The circumferences of the cyclists’ heads matched well the circumference of the relevant ISO headform for the chosen helmet size, but the head shapes differed with respect to ISO headforms.
The main ethnic group was Europeans (71%) followed by Asians (18%). Results: Two hundred sixty-seven cyclists were recruited across all age groups and 91% wore an AS/NZS 2063–compliant helmet. Anthropometric characteristics of the head were measured and, to assess helmet stability, a test analogous to the requirements of the Australian bicycle helmet standard was undertaken. Methods: Recreational and commuter cyclists in Sydney were surveyed to determine how helmet size and/or adjustment affected helmet stability in the real world. The aims of the current study were to identify factors that influence the size of helmet worn, identify factors that influence helmet position and adjustment, and examine the effects of helmet size worn and adjustment on helmet stability. A poorly fitting or fastened helmet may be displaced during normal use or even ejected during a crash. Objectives: One of the main requirements of a protective bicycle helmet is to provide and maintain adequate coverage to the head. Received 1 December 2013, Accepted 3 June 2014 School of Aviation, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia ACRISP, Federation University Australia, Ballarat, Australia 3 Monash Injury Research Institute, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia 4 School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia 2ĭownloaded by at 03:26 08 June 2015 Terms & Conditions of access and use can be found at Traffic Injury Prevention (2015) 16, 268–275 C Taylor & Francis Group, LLC Copyright ISSN: 1538-9588 print / 1538-957X online DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2014.931948īicycle Helmet Size, Adjustment, and Stability KIM T. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution, reselling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply, or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden. This article may be used for research, teaching, and private study purposes. Taylor and Francis shall not be liable for any losses, actions, claims, proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, damages, and other liabilities whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with, in relation to or arising out of the use of the Content. The accuracy of the Content should not be relied upon and should be independently verified with primary sources of information. Any opinions and views expressed in this publication are the opinions and views of the authors, and are not the views of or endorsed by Taylor & Francis. However, Taylor & Francis, our agents, and our licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose of the Content. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTICLE Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the “Content”) contained in the publications on our platform. McIntosh & Toh Yen Pang (2015) Bicycle Helmet Size, Adjustment, and Stability, Traffic Injury Prevention, 16:3, 268-275, DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2014.931948 To link to this article: Ĭlick for updates To cite this article: Kim T. School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia Accepted author version posted online. Monash Injury Research Institute, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia School of Aviation, University of New South Wales, Sydney, AustraliaĪCRISP, Federation University Australia, Ballarat, Australia
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