Originally Posted by bmclaughlin807
Bicycle helmets are tested by mounting a weight with sensors into the helmet. Then dropping said helmet from 3 feet and measuring the forces transmitted to the weight. That's it.....
B, absolutly right. And I used to think that it's a silly test. However on page three of this thread I've posted why I think this might be sufficient. (I don't know how to link a posting).
Originally Posted by bmclaughlin807
They are designed to withstand the types of falls that someone just learning how to ride a bike will be most likely to have.
Yeah, see, even though I often change my mind on whether I want to wear a helmet, this has no longer anything to do with this argument. Please read my posting on page three and comment. I'm sorry I don't know how to link the particular posting nor remember the Web page quoted.