cc_rider

Came across this interesting product that seems to be under development in Europe.

https://www.upworthy.com/the-invisibl...see-to-believe

spectastic

that's pretty neat, but I don't think it's as dependable (or affordable) as a good old fashioned helmet.

hamster

I've seen this at least six months ago under the title of "bicycle airbag". I'm not sure how effective it is, but it is more than two times heavier than the typical road helmet (700 g vs. 300 g) and it costs 400 euros (~$500).

digger531

Looks like a wasted 10 million. It would be pretty hard to wear that thing on a road bike.

Mr. Beanz

I saw an invis helmet video about a year ago, taking a while to develope.

erig007

Flawed. If you hit a tree branch, an opened car door, a sign on the sidewalk and anything where the first impact is directly at the head level you're pretty much done

xenologer

Flawed. When you get hit by a car at 30+mph, you die regardless of either helmet.

spectastic

if anything, it's flawed because it'll make you look like the juggernaut, wearing a f*ked up turtleneck.

erig007

The good thing is that you're safe if you ever miss a turn and fall into the river

Bikeforumuser0017

I would still use a normal helmet; at least I can crash without looking like a cat just jumped on my head.