Dahon Pango Folding Cycling Helmet

[caomhang123]

i dont get what this is about, why am i even here, i came here from cher loyds music video lol

[TwentyFiverr]

Do I need to shave my head, before I can use your Pongo? That would be too wrongo for me!!

[camillaparker]

You boast that this helmet comes in "no loud colors". Wouldn't it be better to make it in loud colors so that motorists could see you and actually avoid a crashes?

[DahonFoldingBikes]

@camillaparker, you're right in that increased visibility helps improve safety but a lot of people are also concerned about style. It's a fine line we have to balance when we design for function and aesthetics. For increased visibility we recommend using a dedicated rear safety light like our BioLogic TailLight that gives both passive (an integrated reflector) and active (an LED light) signals to motorists.

[Guesswhokk]

So what is the folded dimension?

Since Stashkit helmet were criticized for it lack of noticeable difference after been folded.

[ermah]

@Guesswhokk, the folded size of the Pango is 23 x 18.5 x 13 cm (9.1 x 7.3 x 5.1 in). The Pango is different from the Stashkit in that the back also folds up, effectively halving the height of the helmet.

[chaosgragon44]

who really needs one of these how much space does a helmet really take up!?

[lycos12]

Excellent concept! However, it's not really the best looking helmet.... Hopefully Dahon will be able to design a more stylist and compact one.

[pinedae]

Oof. That thing looks worse than the lid I wear now. I say instead of designing them to look increasingly worse, let's just all wear Star Wars helmets.

[Niravash]

@pinedae I was just thinking that it looked like the helmets from the rebel's forest get ups.

[CaneFu]

This is a totally unnecessary invention as any experienced biker knows that you can string a bike cable lock through the helmet vent holes at the same time they lock their bike up. PLEASE, someone invent something useful for us such as a bicycle helmet that doesn't look completely stupid to wear in public....the first guy that comes up with a helmet design that appeals to the masses will make billions.

[NallePu83]

That`s Star Wars

[occupiedmexico]

Hmm... put a moist helmet in your bag and... yuck. Also wonder about using it with one of those covers for the equestrian-looking bike helmets? Also if these are sold mail-order or by non-professionals improper fitting may negate or worsen... impacts.

For bike share in Australia they want helmets to be available at convenience stores -- super idiotic idea.

Many places require helmets for children, so people buy them (and bikes, of course) with the child not present. Stoopid.

[zxcbvnm90]

@occupiedmexico

I'd take a poor fitting helmet over no helmet if I'm hitting the deck. At least if people buy them in a convenience store they have the chance of putting them on correctly.

[occupiedmexico]

@zxcbvnm90 - A poorly -fitting helmet is worst for rotational injuries. Convenience store clerks will not be trained to fit helmets.

Anyway, I spoke of Australia but specifically it is Melbourne, and very few people there are using the new bike share bikes because of the helmet law.

[oliverchange]

one word ...

WOW

[echotraveler]

did he just steel that helmet!? making it look like his doing a commercial! catch the thief!

[daveinglasgow]

I ride a Brompton, but Dahon will be getting some of my money for one of these the minute it's available. I constantly have to find places to put my existing helmet or have it swinging from my bag. Epic design win!

[grgrdb]

sweet

[ossarian]

How did you guys score Glenn Beck as a spokesmodel? He seems like the kind of guy who would *hate* bicycles...

[gilantc]

Apparently they claim that it protects you from Liberals.

[TGsauce]

@gilantc nothing can protect you from liberals : (

[flonflon07]

un dans chaque cartable!

[dramspringfeald]

think of the military applications of this. A light weight portable helmet that can fold into most any bdu leg pocket.