{"id":5639,"date":"2022-03-28T19:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T23:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brooklynfixedgear.com\/?p=5639"},"modified":"2024-02-05T22:37:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T03:37:05","slug":"best-bike-helmets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brooklynfixedgear.com\/accessories-and-apparel\/best-bike-helmets\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Bike Helmets for Fixed Gear and Single Speed Cyclists (2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Now that the weather is getting warmer and you’re spending more time on your bike, it’s important to make sure you’re wearing a great bike helmet<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bike helmet may actually be the difference between life and death. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System<\/a> of the United States Department of Transportation, 62% of bikers killed in 2019 did not wear helmets. According to research in New York City, of all bikers who died, 97% were not wearing a helmet<\/a>. So, we know having a good helmet is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, finding a good bike helmet for you might be challenging. Furthermore, some bike helmets are very expensive. But what makes a bicycle helmet “good,” and what are the best bicycle helmets of the year? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will teach you what a bicycle helmet is, how to choose one that’s right for you, and our picks for the ten best bicycle helmets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are just three of our featured favorites. Scroll further down to see our full roundup,<\/strong> or click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What is a helmet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A bicycle helmet is a kind of safety helmet intended to reduce impacts on a cyclist’s head in the event of a fall while limiting negative effects such as peripheral vision impairment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The degree of protection provided by bicycle helmets in the case of an accident and the impact of helmet usage on cyclists and motor vehicle driver behavior are the subjects of continuing scientific study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bike helmets are meant to withstand a single hit. Therefore, assuming that every helmet involved in an accident is destroyed. Then, replace it even if it appears in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you haven’t been in a crash, you should replace any helmet after five years. Pollution, UV light, and weathering can all cause critical components to deteriorate over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thousand Bike Helmet On The Floor. Source: Dusan Jovic<\/a> on Unsplash.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of bike helmets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re on the fence about whether you should buy a bicycle helmet or not, consider the benefits. Bicycle helmets have many benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n