The recommendations made by various authors on proper fit of the bicycle to the rider vary and reflect the amount of variation among individuals. Therefore, the following are only guidelines. Individual variation will usually demand some minor changes dictated by comfort or if repetitive injury occurs. Next month a discussion of common bicycle overuse-injuries will be presented.
Proper fit is crucial to guaranteeing proper function of the helmet.
The helmet should touch the head at the forehead, back, sides, and crown. The helmet must cover the forehead. Adjust the strap with the helmet covering the forehead over the eyebrows. The strap should connect just below and in front of the ear with no slack apparent. The chin strap should feel tight when opening your mouth.