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Stay safe and stylish with these smart picks for head protection The right bike helmet will bring your kid plenty of smiles. Unsplash You want your kids’ heads to be as solidly protected as if ...
The bicycle helmet arm of Bell was split off in 1991 as Bell Sports Inc., having completely overtaken the motorcycle and motorsports helmet business. The first commercially successful purpose-designed bicycle helmet was the Bell Biker, a polystyrene-lined hard shell released in 1975.
A 2008 Specialized Stumpjumper with full suspension A 2008 Specialized S-Works Transition carbon triathlon/time trial bike. In 1995, Specialized launched the Full Force brand. [13] Full Force was a lower-end mountain bike brand sold through sporting goods stores and discount retailers such as Costco. [5] The move angered some Specialized ...
2020 full suspension mountain bike. A mountain bike (MTB [1]) or mountain bicycle is a bicycle designed for off-road cycling. Mountain bikes share some similarities with other bicycles, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain, which often makes them heavier, more complex and less efficient on smooth surfaces. [2]
This page lists notable bicycle brands and manufacturing companies past and present. For bicycle parts, see List of bicycle part manufacturing companies.. Many bicycle brands do not manufacture their own product, but rather import and re-brand bikes manufactured by others (e.g., Nishiki), sometimes designing the bike, specifying the equipment, and providing quality control.
A 2019 study found that bicycle helmet laws in Australia led to a substantial decline in bicycle-related fatalities. [53] A 2006 BMJ study found that enforced helmet laws did not lead to a reduction in head injuries. [54] This study was the subject of vigorous debate. [55] [56] [57] Changes in head injury with the New Zealand bicycle helmet law ...
Electric bicycle usage can have several health benefits and rider safety can be improved through the use of a helmet. E-bike use was shown to increase the amount of physical activity. E-bike users in seven European cities had 10% higher weekly energy expenditure than other cyclists because they cycled longer trips. [53]
Bicycle helmet legislation Country Age Last change Notes Argentina All 2004 Mandatory. [8] Fines are collected by the provinces. Australia All 1990–92 Compulsory for all ages in public spaces except for those older than 17 in the Northern Territory that are not using car carriageways (e.g: footpaths, cycle paths, trails).