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From: AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org>
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Subject: Re: Helmet efficacy test
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:22:55 -0500
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On 3/25/2025 11:57 AM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> On Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:00:11 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> On Tue Mar 25 08:39:45 2025 AMuzi  wrote:
>>> On 3/24/2025 8:26 PM, cyclintom wrote:
>>>> On Mon Mar 24 13:12:49 2025 Frank Krygowski  wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I agree that the afteraffects of concussions might be commonly
>>>>> underestimated.
>>>>>
>>>>> I disagree that ordinary bicycling's risk of concussion is significantly
>>>>> higher than other activities'. Society would do better by stopping the
>>>>> scare tactics regarding bicycling, and by convincing motorists or
>>>>> pedestrians to wear helmets.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Frank, most of the people posting here ride a great deal faster than you. There's nothing wrong with riding any speed you like. But faster riders have more of a chance of not just falling but being out of control when they fall.
>>>>
>>>> I just succeeded with my first ride in two months. I rode around a parking lot and there was a straight tar line that I was able to follow. I even managed to dodge a dog. So I got out on the street and rode back home around four turns without hesitation. So Saturday I will be able to go out on a ride with my friends again for the fist time in 2 months. I will be wearing a helmet whether you think that they are necessary or not because I am living proof that at least they do some good. And I fell down only about 2 feet at about 5 mph.
>>>>
>>>> I also bought a pair of American made leather riding gloves with knit backs. I forgot how good those felt. I can actually break a fall with my hands again. The Chinese look alikes tore to pieces on a gentle fall.
>>>
>>> US made cycling gloves? Really? What brand?
> 
>> Aero/Tech. They came with a Made In America tag and they fit American hands! The gloves are real leather and the palms are double thick.
> 
> The web site proclaims "Made in USA" for the apparel (clothing):
> <https://www.aerotechdesigns.com/cycling-apparel-made-in-usa>
> "When you buy a Made-In-The-USA cycling short or jersey from Aero Tech
> Designs, you can be sure it was crafted with care by skilled
> seamstresses and seamsters right here in Pittsburgh."
> 
> Notice that it doesn't mention gloves.
> 
> The "Made in USA" logo and associated commentary are missing from the
> pages for gloves:
> <https://aerotechdesigns.com/padded-bike-gloves.html>
> 
> The web site mentions that not all of their products are made in the
> USA:
> <https://www.aerotechdesigns.com/cycling-apparel-made-in-usa>
> "We do import a product from time to time, so if you are looking for a
> made in usa product that is the best way to comfirm."
> 
> Does the unspecified model Aero Tech gloves that you bought have a
> "Made in USA" logo?
> 

Right, web page is unclear on that point.

A significant amount of sewing time for a $40 retail product.

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Andrew Muzi
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