New standard for cycle helmets

[Richard Burton]

A new standard for cycle helmets has been introduced, NTA 8776, but it isn’t publicly available, unlike all other helmet standards. Many helmets are being sold to this standard, claiming that it is specifically designed for e-bikes, and speeds up to 45kph, which seems highly unlikely as motorcycle helmets are only rated up to 29.5kph, and the energy of a collision increases with the square of the speed. Does anyone have copy of this standard that they could share please?

[Andrew Fraser]

Richard,

I am not sure whether my original response arrived. In short, I suggest that you contact this chap in the Netherlands (using the NL code if you’re phoning):

Laurens Geense
Consultant
015 2 690 180
iv@nen.nl

[Andrew Fraser]

Richard,

Further to my earlier post, here’s a preview of what I understand to be the current version of the standard:

https://www.nen.nl/en/norm/pdf/preview/document/228006/

Andrew.

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