I can't really find any info on these weird looking helmet things, and it's hard to imagine they provide much of any protection. I figure this sub might be the best place to ask – Has anyone used them? What use case do they serve/why would you wear this over a helmet, and do they have any sort of safety rating?
by 40ozCurls
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It’s cool Japanese retro-romantic funsies. It’s not going to do shit to absorb an impact and protect your brain, but would probably protect your scalp somewhat during a slide on asphalt.
Strictly fashion. 100% not head/brain protection. *Might* protect your hat.
There’s a reason football players died on the field during the leatherhead era. I like Blue Lug as much as the next bike nerd but this is so stupid.
Japan has new helmet laws that this might qualify for. It’s going to provide the most minimal amount of protection, but allows them to skirt the law while being small, packable, and somewhat fashionable.
“Real” helmets don’t offer much protection either.