Re: Helmet efficacy test

On 3/25/2025 12:13 PM, Zen Cycle wrote:

On 3/25/2025 12:57 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:

On Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:00:11 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
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On Tue Mar 25 08:39:45 2025 AMuzi  wrote:

On 3/24/2025 8:26 PM, cyclintom wrote:

On Mon Mar 24 13:12:49 2025 Frank Krygowski  wrote:

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I agree that the afteraffects of concussions might be commonly
underestimated.
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I disagree that ordinary bicycling's risk of concussion is significantly
higher than other activities'. Society would do better by stopping the
scare tactics regarding bicycling, and by convincing motorists or
pedestrians to wear helmets.

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Frank, most of the people posting here ride a great deal faster than you. There's nothing wrong with riding any speed you like. But faster riders have more of a chance of not just falling but being out of control when they fall.
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I just succeeded with my first ride in two months. I rode around a parking lot and there was a straight tar line that I was able to follow. I even managed to dodge a dog. So I got out on the street and rode back home around four turns without hesitation. So Saturday I will be able to go out on a ride with my friends again for the fist time in 2 months. I will be wearing a helmet whether you think that they are necessary or not because I am living proof that at least they do some good. And I fell down only about 2 feet at about 5 mph.
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I also bought a pair of American made leather riding gloves with knit backs. I forgot how good those felt. I can actually break a fall with my hands again. The Chinese look alikes tore to pieces on a gentle fall.

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US made cycling gloves? Really? What brand?

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Aero/Tech. They came with a Made In America tag and they fit American hands! The gloves are real leather and the palms are double thick.

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The web site proclaims "Made in USA" for the apparel (clothing):
<https://www.aerotechdesigns.com/cycling-apparel-made-in-usa>
"When you buy a Made-In-The-USA cycling short or jersey from Aero Tech
Designs, you can be sure it was crafted with care by skilled
seamstresses and seamsters right here in Pittsburgh."
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Notice that it doesn't mention gloves.
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The "Made in USA" logo and associated commentary are missing from the
pages for gloves:
<https://aerotechdesigns.com/padded-bike-gloves.html>
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The web site mentions that not all of their products are made in the
USA:
<https://www.aerotechdesigns.com/cycling-apparel-made-in-usa>
"We do import a product from time to time, so if you are looking for a
made in usa product that is the best way to comfirm."
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Does the unspecified model Aero Tech gloves that you bought have a
"Made in USA" logo?
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 I was more intrigued by his claim "they fit American hands!"
 I know Americans in generally are fatter than most of the world, but does this apply to our hands as well?
 

As with tee shirts, the #1 glove size by sales is XL.
(only because there are no XXL in brands we carry)
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