Woman Rides Bicycle to 183.9 MPH, a New World Record

Re:Woman Rides Bicycle to 183.9 MPH, a New World Record by adrianN on Wednesday September 19, 2018 @04:06AM (#18022626)

The helmet sticks out a couple of centimeters and can increase torque if you don't fall straight down. It's plausible that it can cause more serious neck injuries.

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Re:Woman Rides Bicycle to 183.9 MPH, a New World Record by abecedarius on Wednesday September 19, 2018 @10:05AM (#18024231)

I've always wondered why they're designed that way -- it looks like it's asking for trouble.

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Re:Woman Rides Bicycle to 183.9 MPH, a New World Record by AstralStorm on Friday September 21, 2018 @02:40AM (#18037605)

A flat shell on front and back would not absorb a hit well if at all - and those are relatively common accidents.

Typical fall has the first contact either direct front or direct back based on kinematics which means they're subject to most force. Falling on side of head is somewhat more rare. Falling on top of the head is rare.

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