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Br J Sports Med 1990;24:55-60 doi:10.1136/bjsm.24.1.55
  • Research Article

Protective capability of bicycle helmets.

  1. N J Mills
  1. School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, UK.

      Abstract

      Cycle helmets that meet UK and US standards have been tested. The mechanisms of energy absorption for frontal and side impacts have been analysed. A good helmet should protect the wearer for impacts up to 15 mph into a rigid flat surface.

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