New Airbag for Bicyclist

A Swedish company has created an airbag for bicyclists.  The airbag is supposed to be more protective than a helmet (and obviously is uninflated until a situation occurs).  See

Appears to be a good idea.  I wonder what the cost is.


What percentage reduction in serious head injuries can be attributed to helmets?


isn't this about the time that a Baby Boomer comments about these products are for wusses, and how we never wore seat belts in cars or helmets when we biked and we're all fine. (except for that kid in HS who died after being thrown through the windshield after his car hit a pole).

I think these kinds of inventions make a lot of sense for urban cyclists.  Even with a helmet, it can seem pretty dangerous out there on a bike among all the buses and taxis.


ml1 said:
isn't this about the time that a Baby Boomer comments about these products are for wusses, and how we never wore seat belts in cars or helmets when we biked and we're all fine. (except for that kid in HS who died after being thrown through the windshield after his car hit a pole).
I think these kinds of inventions make a lot of sense for urban cyclists.  Even with a helmet, it can seem pretty dangerous out there on a bike among all the buses and taxis.

I think the he-man approach is losing ground these days.  Safety is cool (especially if you avoid seeing the neurologist).


PS Even some bull riders are wearing helmets these days (and I think most would agree that bull riders fall into the he-man category - slowly but surely things change).


I wear a helmet when I ride - no reason not to and the cost is low.  At some point, the incremental cost becomes silly.  So, how much does an airbag helmet cost.


tjohn said:
I wear a helmet when I ride - no reason not to and the cost is low.  At some point, the incremental cost becomes silly.  So, how much does an airbag helmet cost.

 According to an older article about $600.  See https://newatlas.com/hovding-inflatable-airbag-collar-purchase/29828/

Price is about twice or three times what I would want to spend for such an item.  However, once this product is adopted by more people the price should fall as mass production is ramped up.


tjohn said:
I wear a helmet when I ride - no reason not to and the cost is low.  At some point, the incremental cost becomes silly.  So, how much does an airbag helmet cost.

I think people will pay the extra cost when they realize how cool a person looks in one after the air bag deploys.



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