Not trying to stir anything up
But from the SHARP Faq:
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Is the safety rating the only thing to consider when I buy a new helmet?
No. It is important that the helmet fits correctly and is comfortable. An uncomfortable/poor fitting helmet can distract you when riding and may offer reduced protection in an accident.
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That, and the maximum simulated speed used was 8.4 m/s according to them, which is roughly 30kph by my math.
I guess it means take it all with a grain of salt.
Having tried on some of the less expensive options on the list, most of them felt like some sort of torture device to me. That, and I've personally crash tested one of the 3 star options on the track by low siding at ~140kph and bounced my head a few times. While my wife might argue with you, there's no permanent damage (or temporary after the fact)...
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