New Rls Bike Helmet Design Greatly Reduces Rotational Forces
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A new bike helmet design, RLS, reduces rotational forces in crashes, potentially improving cyclist safety, with the community showing interest and support for the innovation.
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> With this design, the inner portion of the helmet is covered in ball bearings.
Somehow the cost is quite cost-competitive at $150, compared to a MIPS helmet which is literally just a low-friction plastic liner added onto the inside of an otherwise unchanged helmet.