Hövding 3 test
Our own Tony Farrelly tried out version 2. There were 47 adult helmets in Certimoov's test, and the Hövding bagged full marks for the protection against rear impacts. It scored 4. A brain model is also used to measure the effect on the brain in a collision. The European standard simply grades helmets as approved or not, while Ceritmoov further classifies these approved helmets according to their safety level using a star system from 0 to 5.
Hövding isn't shipping directly the the UK currently, citing Brexit as the reason; but you can buy one through its UK retail partner Condor Cycles. If you like road. As a subscriber you can read road. The revenue from adverts helps to fund our site. Your subscription will help us to do more. Whenever I see this helmet I think of James Cracknell, who was whacked in the back of the head by a passing truck mirror when riding in the USA - he claims it was the helmet saved his life really, really don't want to get into a discussion of whether he's right or not — presumably this device would not protect against such injuries.
Since people know it is more effective, they will therefore indulge in more risk compensation activity, negating the protection, just like all the other helmets. Seriously, when are we going to stop talking about the blind alley of victims protecting themselves and address the causes of the danger to us?
I don't think this is valid, the difference between airbag and helmet is much smaller than helmet and no helmet. On the other hand drivers will not be aware that the cyclist is wearing it, and so they may even take fewer risks around riders using this system. It definitely seems great in protection compared to standard helmets, and yes I would be tempted to buy one for commuter needs.
But it costs nearly as much as my hybrid I commute.
Hövding 3: Fahrrad-Airbag im ADAC Crashtest
And I am a clumsy rider, so I could engage in falls similar to the ones shown on the video nearly once a year. Had I worn this thing instead of helmet, cycling would be very expensive. Also a key safety feature of helmets is their visor. With the visor you can control sudden sun and light reflections very effectively. In Netherlands or a country with decent cycling infrastructure it may make some sense as it maybe less likely to deploy so it will be worth the extra money spent.
Independent Lab Test Finds Airbag Helmet is Safest
Well as of for the video, after inflations it is £99 a pop to get a new one once you have spent £ or so. And in theory if you have been in a crash you should need to splash the cash on a new helmet anyway if you do wear them so I suppose it depends on do you do cheap and cheerful on normal ones. I guess the point was that you do not necessarily damage the helmet in a crash.
Over the years I've had my share of crashes during commutes, offroading or group rides, but never ever my helmet had touched the ground, so there was no need to replace it immediately I still replace them once in a few years. However, the airbag would have been triggered in any of these events. I suppose it does inflate either way which I didn't take into account. Doesn't protect you from low branches or aussie cars with badly checked loads either.
Not sure I really follow the logic there - to avoid wearing something on your head, you'd rather wear something on your head, that's bulkier than the thing you would otherwise have been wearing on your head?
Hövding’s airbag for cyclists beats all other cycling helmets in independent safety test
Presumably the lab tests are conducted on the Hövding in its inflated state. What I would be unconvinced about is the risks of not deploying in the event of a crash, and also deploying when not required. Would be good for goupset manufacturers to realise that not everyone wants nor needs electronic sifting and disc brakes. Here's my experience while wearing a bright yellow jacket.
Also had two static lights on pannier rack. A flashing red on seat post and my panniers