The Ventete aH-1 inflatable bike helmet addresses the common inconvenience of wearing a helmet during short bike rides. Designed to flatten for easy carrying, it inflates in just 30 seconds with a battery-powered pump. Launched in the U.K., it quickly sold out and boasts a strong safety performance, outscoring traditional helmets in impact tests. Although the initial inflation may pose a challenge, the helmet's unique design and enhanced safety pave the way for more accessible cycling safety gear.
When Imperial College London ran a study testing 30 different bike helmets, the aH-1 scored 44.1% better than the others in linear impact tests.
It's incredibly strong," says Colin Herperger, cofounder and CEO of Ventete, the startup that designed the helmet. "One of the founders drove his car on it.
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