{"id":50849,"date":"2023-06-22T13:21:34","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T11:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=735362"},"modified":"2023-06-22T13:35:36","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T11:35:36","slug":"this-inflatable-helmet-is-claimed-to-be-4x-safer-than-a-foam-helmet-and-it-fits-in-your-pocket","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/this-inflatable-helmet-is-claimed-to-be-4x-safer-than-a-foam-helmet-and-it-fits-in-your-pocket\/","title":{"rendered":"This inflatable helmet is claimed to be 4x safer than a foam helmet \u2013 and it fits in your pocket"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u20ac150 Inflabi inflatable helmet debuts at Eurobike 2023, with pre-sale scheduled for August <\/p>

By Jack Luke\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 22 June 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The Inflabi is an inflatable helmet for urban cyclists that can pack down into your pocket and could be up to four times safer than a traditional foam helmet, according to the brand.<\/p>\n

The commuter helmet<\/a> is constructed from seam-welded fabric and packs down to three quarters of its inflated size.<\/p>\n

Revealed at Eurobike 2023<\/a>, a pre-sale of the helmet is scheduled for this August. It will likely cost around \u20ac150.<\/p>\n

Safer than a foam helmet?<\/h2>\n
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The helmet inflates via valves on the back.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

A traditional EPS foam helmet relies on foam compressing or cracking to dissipate force in the event of a crash.<\/p>\n

Similar to the H\u00f6vding airbag, the Inflabi instead dissipates force through the compression of the air chambers.<\/p>\n

This, the brand claims, could make it up to four times safer than traditional bike helmets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The helmet feels a bit like a camping mat in the hand.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Inflabi also hopes the helmet, which is made from abrasion-resistant fabrics, will be reusable.<\/p>\n

The helmet feels a bit like an inflatable camping mat in the hand, though it can withstand far higher pressures.<\/p>\n

The Inflabi is lined with a TPU membrane to improve air retention and improve the strength of the welded construction. Unlike some camping mats, there is no foam-supporting structure inside the helmet.<\/p>\n

\""Inflabi\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
A standard pump is all that\u2019s required to inflate the helmet.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The helmet is inflated using a standard pump via a Schrader valve<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The current helmet is inflated to 1 bar (14.5psi), but the production version will need to withstand up to 2 bar to meet safety requirements. This may require the brand to use a different fabric, though the overall design of the helmet will remain the same.<\/p>\n

\""Inflabi\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The helmet packs down to approximately three quarters of its inflated size.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Inflabi was keen to stress the valve system will be redesigned prior to going into production. It will likely be slimmed down and include a pressure gauge or indicator to confirm correct inflation.<\/p>\n

The tech behind the helmet has been patented by the brand and a new prototype is in testing. The brand expects this will comfortably surpass European helmet safety standards.<\/p>\n

Availability, sizing and pricing<\/h2>\n
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The Inflabi is expected to cost around \u20ac150.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Inflabi hopes to run a pre-sale of an initial 300 helmets in August. Helmets will then ship in November.<\/p>\n

The helmet will be available in four sizes, but will also incorporate a specially designed packable size-adjustment strap system that is still in development.<\/p>\n

Pricing will likely sit at around \u20ac150, though that is still to be determined.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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