• AceBonobo@lemmy.world
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    14 hours ago

    If you’re in the safest country for cyclist, then you don’t need a helmet as much. Is that not obvious? If you’re only separated by cars by a line of paint, you might want as much protection as you can afford.

    • Jerkface (any/all)@lemmy.ca
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      13 hours ago

      Fuck. Bike helmets do not protect you from automobile collisions. They are fucking styrofoam. They protect you from falling over while standing still. THAT IS WHAT THEY ARE LITERALLY DESIGNED FOR. If you want protection from automobiles, you need a motorcycle helmet or a helmet as worn by race drivers. A bike helmet won’t do shit, isn’t designed to do shit in that situation. You’re just being superstitious.