I Fell On My Head, So That You Can Worry Less When You Crash, Too. What's Inside A Helmet?

"Cyclists all wear helmets for the unthinkable situation when we will inevitably end up on the ground. Whether you are most concerned about sharing the road with cars or coming face-to-face with a trailside boulder ( note: I did the latter) - a helmet is a simple insurance policy. Now, I review a lot of new helmets when they are launched, and try to report back on what's new and unique about each. But I usually attempt to evaluate them exclusively on how safe they make me feel, how comfortable they are to ride in, and how they deal with me sweating profusely."

"Well, last week I tested one out. And yes, it likely saved me from some serious injury. Then, I cut it open to see what happened inside! Actual real-world mountain bike helmet testing is not advised! So now, I am writing this as part Op Ed, and part product review. But at the same time, it is also a quick explainer of what's inside a modern cycling helmet that aims to make you and me safer than ever."

"That slightly smashed up ( now dissected) helmet is a halfshell Leatt MTB All-Mtn 3.0 mountain bike helmet that came out two and a half years ago. It not the lightest (~415g for my size M), most ventilated, or fanciest helmet I have used. But it was very comfortable, managed sweat quite well, felt very secure on my head, and packed in some simple but seemingly effective safety tech - like a 3-piece shell, 360° Turbine thingies inside & an easy-to-use Fidlock buckle."

Cyclists wear helmets to protect against inevitable falls and collisions on roads and trails. A real-world crash involved a halfshell Leatt MTB All-Mtn 3.0 that likely prevented serious injury and was subsequently cut open to inspect internal damage. The helmet weighs about 415g (size M), emphasizes comfort, sweat management, and a secure fit. The design includes a 3-piece shell, 360° Turbine inserts, and a Fidlock buckle. The model retailed around $150€ and includes a three-year crash replacement program offering 40% off a replacement. Real-world impact testing is not advised.

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