Overade Plixi folding cycling helmet available in Central London

On 2/12/2015 12:14 PM, Duane wrote:
On 12/02/2015 11:53 AM, sms wrote:
On 2/12/2015 7:32 AM, Duane wrote:

Sounds like something the Bixi and other bike rental programs may be
interested in.

It does not look much smaller folded than unfolded.


Yeah, it's hard to tell from the views. If it flattens enough to fit in
a brief case or back pack there are probably people that would buy it.

"There are people that would buy it" is a long, long way from either "It
makes practical sense" or "It will be a commercial success."

I'm betting on production lasting as long as the average Hollywood
marriage, if that.

But if they could sell it for the activity that has about three times as
many fatal head injuries per mile as cycling, that might help.

That "dangerous" activity is, of course, being a pedestrian.

--
- Frank Krygowski

On 13/02/15 01:19, Andre Jute wrote:
According to the makers of a new folding bicycle helmet on sale in Central London:

"The main reason why urban cyclists take the risk of not wearing a helmet is the inconvenience of carrying it when not on the bike. Overade's patented and very innovative folding helmet permits it to store very easily but without forgetting comfort and security. Smart and easy to use, the helmet folds and unfolds in seconds. A great innovation that will make it appealing for all urban cyclists."

Other details scavenged from the ad:

* Well Ventilated: 14 vents
* Common Sizing: S/M (54-58cm) - L/XL (59-62cm); adjustable straps
* Materials: Outer ABS Hardshell | Internal Shell: EPS with comfort foam padding
* Uses: All types of cycling, Skateboarding, Roller Skating and Kick Scooters

Available in black and white, no pastels.

See the Overade Plixi at
http://www.velorution.com/overade-pl...29112645&ct=t()


Except the inconvenience factor is not alone. Helmet hair for the
ladies is a right turnoff, and for some of the gents as well, and in hot
climates excessive head temperatures are also a consideration.

I don't see this product making it far.

--
JS

On Fri, 13 Feb 2015 16:15:50 +1000, James
wrote:

On 13/02/15 01:19, Andre Jute wrote:
According to the makers of a new folding bicycle helmet on sale in Central London:

"The main reason why urban cyclists take the risk of not wearing a helmet is the inconvenience of carrying it when not on the bike. Overade's patented and very innovative folding helmet permits it to store very easily but without forgetting comfort and security. Smart and easy to use, the helmet folds and unfolds in seconds. A great innovation that will make it appealing for all urban cyclists."

Other details scavenged from the ad:

* Well Ventilated: 14 vents
* Common Sizing: S/M (54-58cm) - L/XL (59-62cm); adjustable straps
* Materials: Outer ABS Hardshell | Internal Shell: EPS with comfort foam padding
* Uses: All types of cycling, Skateboarding, Roller Skating and Kick Scooters

Available in black and white, no pastels.

See the Overade Plixi at
http://www.velorution.com/overade-pl...29112645&ct=t()


Except the inconvenience factor is not alone. Helmet hair for the
ladies is a right turnoff, and for some of the gents as well, and in hot
climates excessive head temperatures are also a consideration.

I don't see this product making it far.


I suspect that the price tag of A$160 might be a bit of a turn off too
:-)
--
Cheers,

John B.

On 13/02/2015 1:15 AM, James wrote:
On 13/02/15 01:19, Andre Jute wrote:
According to the makers of a new folding bicycle helmet on sale in
Central London:

"The main reason why urban cyclists take the risk of not wearing a
helmet is the inconvenience of carrying it when not on the bike.
Overade's patented and very innovative folding helmet permits it to
store very easily but without forgetting comfort and security. Smart
and easy to use, the helmet folds and unfolds in seconds. A great
innovation that will make it appealing for all urban cyclists."

Other details scavenged from the ad:

* Well Ventilated: 14 vents
* Common Sizing: S/M (54-58cm) - L/XL (59-62cm); adjustable straps
* Materials: Outer ABS Hardshell | Internal Shell: EPS with comfort
foam padding
* Uses: All types of cycling, Skateboarding, Roller Skating and Kick
Scooters

Available in black and white, no pastels.

See the Overade Plixi at
http://www.velorution.com/overade-pl...29112645&ct=t()



Except the inconvenience factor is not alone. Helmet hair for the
ladies is a right turnoff, and for some of the gents as well, and in hot
climates excessive head temperatures are also a consideration.

I don't see this product making it far.


There are a lot of cyclists around here. There are a lot of people
using Bixis. (Too bad the idiots running it can't figure out how to
make it profitable but that's par for the course around here - they
still sell out the bikes)

People have actually complained about having to carry their own helmets
so I think they could get some sales here. Sure, it would be a niche
market. Maybe they could hook up with the city of Montreal to sell them
some large quantity or work out some licensing deal.

http://goo.gl/M6TtKt

On Friday, February 13, 2015 at 6:16:00 AM UTC, James wrote:
On 13/02/15 01:19, Andre Jute wrote:
According to the makers of a new folding bicycle helmet on sale in Central London:

"The main reason why urban cyclists take the risk of not wearing a helmet is the inconvenience of carrying it when not on the bike. Overade's patented and very innovative folding helmet permits it to store very easily but without forgetting comfort and security. Smart and easy to use, the helmet folds and unfolds in seconds. A great innovation that will make it appealing for all urban cyclists."

Other details scavenged from the ad:

* Well Ventilated: 14 vents
* Common Sizing: S/M (54-58cm) - L/XL (59-62cm); adjustable straps
* Materials: Outer ABS Hardshell | Internal Shell: EPS with comfort foam padding
* Uses: All types of cycling, Skateboarding, Roller Skating and Kick Scooters

Available in black and white, no pastels.

See the Overade Plixi at
http://www.velorution.com/overade-pl...29112645&ct=t()


Except the inconvenience factor is not alone. Helmet hair for the
ladies is a right turnoff, and for some of the gents as well, and in hot
climates excessive head temperatures are also a consideration.

I don't see this product making it far.

--
JS

I don't actually see this particular product making it far, either, because it doesn't fold small enough. But I think it could have a certain vogue among the trendy under-thirties, including women with expensively styled casual hair who would take a little helmet rearrangement as an in-group marker.

Andre Jute

develop a 4 -5 section hinged helmet capable of surviving liability claims or a Snell rating then ura talking big money at both ends.

Imagine prototypes are on the shelf...

On Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 5:14:42 PM UTC, Duane wrote:
On 12/02/2015 11:53 AM, sms wrote:
On 2/12/2015 7:32 AM, Duane wrote:

Sounds like something the Bixi and other bike rental programs may be
interested in.

It does not look much smaller folded than unfolded.


Yeah, it's hard to tell from the views. If it flattens enough to fit in
a brief case or back pack there are probably people that would buy it.

Here's what appears to be a smaller folder.
http://www.morpherhelmet.com
(URL courtesy of Dan Wood, who lives in Eugene up the road from Jay -- what is it in the Oregon water that makes people ride bikes?)

Still not terrifically convinced.

If I had to go topless for some unimaginable reason, I'd prefer the airbag you wear around your neck until Der Tag arrrives. See the contemporary thread:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!to...ch/vEu0Gh9suvE

Andre Jute
Choice is good. Security is better. Once I would have been outraged by such a dichotomy.