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Twenty-one states have enacted bicycle-helmet laws to prevent injuries from the inherently-dangerous sport of cycling. If fitted correctly, a helmet can prevent 88% of brain-injuries, making them the most important piece of mountain bike gear.

What other mountain bike gear will prevent injury?
• Gloves
• Mouth guards
• Flags/LCD lights
• Reflective gear

Bicycle helmets must meet several requirements to be considered safe. For instance, helmets made before 1980 should be replaced and they cannot be reused if they’ve “survived” a crash. Safe mountain bike gear should be certified by CPSC, ASTM or Snell.

 

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