[Baynative]

Bike Ping

In a training ride with dozens of riders, I was caught in a mess that happened in front of me. To this day, my mind won't recall what exactly happened.

I woke up in the hospital several hours later and was told I had a concussion and would have to spend the night for observation. My jersey and shorts had been cut off, I had a lot of road rash and several broken ribs. I was given a bag with my shoes and the remains of a Gyro helmet that the doctor said my head would have looked like had I not been wearing it.

As is done with all Gyro helmets, I sent the pieces back and it was promptly replaced by the company. As much as I didn't like them at first, I may not be sitting up typing right now, had I shunned wearing one.

[Patriotic1]

There’s certainly a range of prices there. Any suggestions (I think I need to replace my 15 y.o. helmet)?

[SZonian]

I’ve had my share of head to earth encounters on my mountain bike and the helmets have done their job everytime. Had a Bell helmet that took the full of impact of an OTB at over 25 mph...the whole right side of the helmet was crushed...I was wobbly (concussed) and had a broken collarbone, but that was the best $45 I ever spent.

I learned a long time ago as a dirt and street biker to wear them and to not forego wearing one.

Btw, would you please add me to your bike ping list?

[patriotspride]

As is done with all Gyro helmets, I sent the pieces back and it was promptly replaced by the company. As much as I didn’t like them at first, I may not be sitting up typing right now, had I shunned wearing one.

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Same experience with them when I did a double thumper head bang on the road. Split the thing in two, but fortunately nothing like your experience.

Glad the helmet worked, and you are here to keep up the always informative threads and commentary.