WHY HELMETS ARE CRUCIAL TO WEAR ON E-BIKES
You should wear a helmet on an e-bike because e-bikes are faster and heavier than traditional bikes, increasing the risk of serious head and brain injuries in a crash, and helmets absorb and distribute impact forces to protect your head. A helmet is essential for preventing traumatic brain injuries, which can have life-altering consequences, and it is mandatory by law in New South Wales for all bicycle types, including ebikes.
HIGHER SPEEDS & MOMENTUM
E-biikes can reach speeds much higher than traditional bikes, and their greater weight adds more momentum to a crash. This means more force is involved, increasing the risk of severe head, brain, and facial injuries.
REDUCED HEAD INJURY RISK
Helmets are designed to absorb shock and distribute the force of impact, significantly reducing the risk of head injuries by up to 85% and brain injuries by 88%.
PROTECTION FROM BRAIN DAMAGE
The brain is extremely delicate, and a helmet provides a protective barrier against the severe damage that can occur when the brain impacts the inside of the skull during a fall or crash.
PREVENTION OF LIFE-ALTERING CONSEQUENCES
Traumatic brain injuries can lead to short-term or permanent consequences, including memory loss, difficulty concentrating, depression, and even coma.
PROTECTION FROM ROTATIONAL FORCES
Modern helmet technology, like multi-directional impact protection systems (MIPS), is designed to reduce rotational forces on the brain during angled impacts, further enhancing protection.
