Helmet For Class 3 E-Bike

[john peck]

Paid $4 for a used helmet at Goodwill. Bounced it off the asphalt once with my head in it, definitely saved my life.
the best helmet is the one you wear I guess.
P.S. Stefan, like the new look, less somber.

 

[tomjasz]

That's from one of the best contract-brewers in Poland, Piotr Sosin of "Browar Trzech Kumpli". He delivers his know-how, recipe and raw material as well as labels to a larger brewery having good water, skill and right equipment; the larger brewery makes the beer by contract for him. Sosin is not only an excellent brewer but his counterpart at the brewery is an excellent brewer, too. No brew from Sosin has ever been bad; he's renowned country-wide amongst Polish hop-heads and he also knows how to sell beer!

From our local newspaper,
"There are four new beers in town, imported from a 682-year-old Polish brewery.
But if you look at the ownership and brew master of Namyslow brewery, you might call the new brews Winona beers.
Mike Gostomski, the lead shareholder of three partners who bought the Namyslow, Poland brewery in 1999, is one of the founders of Fastenal and owner of Winona Heating and Ventilating.
His son, class of 1990 Winona Senior High School graduate Ryan Gostomski, is the brew master, president and manager of the Namyslow brewery.
Schott Distributing Co. of Goodview began distributing the four beers throughout its seven-county territory Friday.
Two beers, Ryan Full and Beer N Full, were created by Ryan Gostomski and two have traditional Polish recipes, Golden Denar and Rycerskie Strong.
"It's very good beer," said Bruce Schott, owner of the 48-year-old family beer distributing business. "Golden Denar is excellent tasting and Ryan Full is good, too."

 

[Stefan Mikes]

It's not any good beer. It's the same International Pale Lager as 99% of pale beers in the world.

 

[tomjasz]

It's not any good beer. It's the same International Pale Lager as 99% of pale beers in the world.

Agreed. I bought a case once. Never again. we call it "sex in a boat", (F-ing near water)

 

[RandallS]

Any helmet is better than no helmet!

I am sure that ordering the cheapest off amazon is not really the best way to decide on a helmet. The NTA independent testing is important work!!, but you still have to try it on. Like a saddle, if its not comfortable your just not going to use it.
Stefan Mikes...I really liked the fit and features of the Abus helmets. Always loved the look of the Fox and Troy Lee helmets until I was disappointed seeing and trying them on in person. But beauty and fit is really in the eye of the beholder. Bell Super Air helmets with removable chin bar are also nice and light, if a bit expensive. A good one to short-list.

I am currently using a Specialized Ambush with ANGI, as I often ride alone. Love the fit and great ventilation too. Giro helmets are also very high quality too.

Could I get your updated opinion on the Ambush and ANGI? I've been riding trails and hills by myself a lot since I got my new Giant, and the ANGI concept really resonated with me. Before I augment my helmet inventory with an Ambush, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

TIA

 

[Buttonjaw]

Hi George,

The Lazer Urbanize is MIPS rated, tested against higher impact velocities, has a removable, rechargeable LED and a removable eye shield. Check it out:

LAZER Helmet Urbanize NTA MIPS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081P653DQ/

 

[tomjasz]

the Lazer Urbanize is MIPS rated, tested against higher impact velocities and has a removable eye shield:

LAZER Helmet Urbanize NTA MIPS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081P653DQ/

Very interesting product, however, it seems everyone is out of stock in size XL.

 

[BlackHand]

My Lazer Anverz from Germany did eventually show up last fall. I've been very happy with it and the build quality and comfort are both top notch; the Urbanize looks similar in those regards.

 

[Buttonjaw]

I just picked up a medium from here. Fits well and very happy with it. The removable face shield is very convenient. Good luck!

 

[lloose]

I like MIPS equipped helmets. I've been using this one from Giro this season and its been nice.

Chronicle Mips Helmet

Giro

www.giro.com

 

[Stefan Mikes]

A year and a month owner of Abus Pedelec+ helmet. I used to wear a snowboarding helmet over the last two cold seasons but am almost exclusively wearing the Pedelec+ for the most of the warm season, except of hot summer when Bell Super Air R Mips Spherical seems to be better ventilated. The Abus is so lightweight and it fits my head like a glove fits the hand. The built in rain-cover is a big bonus. I don't use the built-in tail-light althought it still works.

The only con of the Pedelec+ is the exterior look. The helmet had been covered with a layer of matte film (to make the helmet non-reflective in the sunshine); that film partially wore out making the helmet looking not very pretty. True. Still the price of that helmet is half or less of the competing products of the same purpose.

 

[Elkman]

It has not been unusual for me to reach speeds of more than 50 mph on downgrades and the pro racers go even faster and so the 28 mph Class 3 need for a better helmet is nonsense. Bell with its Z20 MIPS and the Lazer Z1 road bike helmets are what I would want on my head should I get hit by a motorist. But in terms of risk of serious brain injury cycling pales when compared to playing soccer for people of all ages.