Originally Posted by
banerjek
Most people ride at such slow speeds that they contribute far less value. Sure, it is possible to get hit by a car or fall at 15mph and cause severe head injury, but I can do that running, walking down the stairs, falling off a roof, or taking a shower for that matter.
I was under the impression that helmets are useful at low speed, not so much at high speeds. I figure if you take a spill and hit your head at 40 mph, you're toast, helmet or no helmet. But at low speeds, a helmet can really take the edge off.
But I'm no expert.
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