12-15-2020, 07:11 AM
What a curious notion, j3gq: that we should rely on non-subjective data to inform ourselves. We live in a world where truth is determined on an individual level; where the truth is what believe it to be. Science is to be sneered at and ignored when it confronts what we want to be reality.
I'd be interested to see the data and reports you refer to. Why do you not all them scientific? Are there consistent and agreed tests between different authorities and manufacturers? Are the differences between tyres significant? Will on brand of tyres perform consistently on different bikes?
As for helmets, I know of two sites that report the outcome of consistent tests on helmets. When I've bought a helmet I've looked at them and it has informed my choice, although they haven't tested every current model of every current brand so it can be difficult to find a recommended helmet. Then there's the intractable problem of whether it fits on my head ...
I'd be interested to see the data and reports you refer to. Why do you not all them scientific? Are there consistent and agreed tests between different authorities and manufacturers? Are the differences between tyres significant? Will on brand of tyres perform consistently on different bikes?
As for helmets, I know of two sites that report the outcome of consistent tests on helmets. When I've bought a helmet I've looked at them and it has informed my choice, although they haven't tested every current model of every current brand so it can be difficult to find a recommended helmet. Then there's the intractable problem of whether it fits on my head ...