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When buying a helmet, try out several
different styles and different sizes within
each style as well. Select one that feels
comfortable and secure, that fits well
down on your forehead and which has
straps that lie well away from your ears.
Once you’ve got a good fit, adjust
the straps carefully, making sure that
the adjusters sit well below the ears
and don’t get twisted. Many helmets
also have an adjustable nape strap
at the back of the helmet. Follow
manufacturers’ instructions.
To get a good fit, helmets have either
an exterior adjuster, simple pads or
inflatable side pieces. Once adjusted,
hold the helmet upside down with
the straps out of the way to make it
easier to put on. Follow manufacturers’
instructions.
Check frequently that your lights
are as bright as they should be. The
batteries in particular need changing
frequently, so keep spares at home
and at work. When replacing bulbs,
especially halogen ones, don’t touch
the glass at all.
You can also fit reflective material to the
bike itself. Large areas are best but even
small strips make you more visible. It’ll
stick better if you clean any grease or oil
off the frame before fitting. Try to blend
the reflective areas in with the shape of
the bike.
Good lighting should be backed up by
other visibility aids. If a bright yellow
reflective jersey is too much for you,
wear a reflective belt, preferably one
that goes round waist and shoulders.
They’re very effective at letting
motorists know you’re on the road.
LED bike lights sometimes have a
clip option so you can attach them to
your clothing. There is also a switch to
select a steady or a flashing light.
Most LED lights have a close-fitting
plastic case. To fit new batteries,
find the notch in the case
and prise the two halves
apart with a screwdriver.
There is no bulb as such.
When putting the case
back together, take care
to avoid damaging or
moving the rubber seal.
