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Old 12-10-13 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by B. Carfree
Either your estimate is too pessimistic or I'm enjoying life well out on the bell curve. 500,000 miles and no head-strikes. Knock on wood (raps knuckle against head).
No, what you are expressing is anecdotal experience in that you, as a singular individual, have not experienced any negative effects. The longer you ride however the greater the chance that something can happen. Furthermore, the majority of the studies strongly suggest that the chances of a fatal or serious head injury increase if you do not wear a helmet. But it cannot be shown that you, B.Carfree, will necessarily be THAT human being to experience that injury.
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