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This reminds me of the airbag for cyclists that's designed to replace your helmet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjygqMULVmw

It's a cool concept, but at €299 I'd rather just use a normal helmet.

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These have become quite popular in Sweden. According to the manufacturer, they're not just smaller, but offer much better protection from head injuries than regular helmets. Insurance companies in Sweden seem to believe it; many of them will pay for the replacement if the airbag triggers due to a fall. This is one of the helmet's main selling points.

I was in the queue to buy one, message of those popping without accidente - e.g. someone just opens the door to his home - made me not buy one.

i have a friend who used one for months, he felt safe as ever. then someone told him he had to charge the batteries...

luckily he didn't fall before realizing. funny story though

It's there to save your life potentially. €299 seems cheap in that regard.

A bunker is also used to potentially save your life, but you don't have one of those either? (I assume)

My $50 polystyrene lid does that too.

Regardless, they're not legal in Australia, so even if I wanted to, I couldn't use one.

What is not legal? Is the helmet mandatory in Australia and airbag is not a legal replacement, or are head-airbags illegal?

Yep, helmets are mandatory in Australia for all riders, and the airbag isn't certified as a helmet in Australia.

Are there more, less, or an equal number of bikes around now, after such legislation was passed?

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