How to Select a Cycling Helmet Shield
Cycling helmets can come with shields to cover your face, much the same way motorcycle helmets do. They are used to protect from wind resistance and utilized as visors against the sun. When you select a cycling helmet shield, you need to know which ones work best for the kind of cycling you do and which ones fit with your helmet.
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Select a tinted helmet shield to cut down on intense glare. For instance, HyperOptics shields by FogCity are made with a special film that turns darker in bright light conditions. You can purchase them through the CycleGadgets.com website (see Resources below).
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Opt for a helmet visor rather than a helmet shield for everyday use, as helmet shields have the potential to shatter and injure you in a fall. For instance, ProRider.com carries a universal bike helmet visor designed to clip to the top of your current helmet (see Resources below).
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Examine the edge of the shield and its position on your face. Some shields have been known to cut riders with their edges.
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Test the way the shield is linked to your cycling helmet. Though they should be securely connected, they also need to detach in the event of a crash. Also, a shield which snags on a passing object can jerk a rider's head and injure his neck.
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Ensure that the shield permits proper breathing. Some shields cover only part of the face, which allows air to flow through the mouth and nose. Full-face shields, on the other hand, need air holes or similar forms of ventilation. Otherwise, the shield could fog up when you breathe heavily, obscuring your vision.
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Tips & Warnings
Check out the website for the Bike Helmet Safety Institute to learn more about the safety features you should look for on cycling helmets (see Resources below).
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Can you tell me where I can find a helmet face shield that would work with a Giro helmet?
