Only 4 out of 30 bike helmets have passed a new cycling accident test

Urban-style helmets and those that haven’t adopted the latest anti-concussion technology were more than twice as likely to result in injuries during an accident. — TNS

The next time you hop on a bicycle to head across town, consider this: Your helmet may not perform well enough in an accident. A new study using the latest techniques for simulating head injuries found significant variations in how bike helmets protect against concussions.

Urban-style helmets – which have nearly solid covers with few vents – and those that haven’t adopted the latest anti-concussion technology are more than twice as likely to result in injuries. according to researchers from Virginia Tech and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the US.