Founder of Xnito Discovers a Shocking Truth About Bike Helmet Safety in the U.S.
Founder of Xnito Discovers a Shocking Truth About Bike Helmet Safety in the U.S.
It was then he learned about a new safety standard introduced by the Dutch in 2016—NTA 8776. This standard, designed specifically for ebike helmets, provides protection for riders at speeds up to 28 mph (45 km/h), which coincidentally is the speed limit for Class 3 eVehicles in the U.S. After visiting several local bike shops and finding little awareness of the new standard, it became clear that there was a significant gap in the market in the U.S. due to a lack of awareness and slow reaction from U.S. helmet manufacturers.SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Like many during the Covid lockdown, Benjamin Dai purchased his first ebike. Thrilled by the experience of cruising down the near-empty sidewalk along San Francisco's Embarcadero and reaching speeds over 25 mph, he soon began to question whether his old bike helmet was adequate for safety. This curiosity led to a surprising discovery.
舊金山，2024年11月21日 /PRNewswire/ — 與新冠疫情封鎖期間的許多人一樣，本傑明·戴購買了他的第一輛電動自行車。他對沿着舊金山內河碼頭幾乎空蕩的人行道巡航並達到超過25英里/小時的速度感到非常興奮，他很快開始質疑自己的舊自行車頭盔是否足以保證安全。這種好奇心導致了一個令人驚訝的發現。
eBike Helmets are 87% more protective Knowing NTA may save your Noggin
電動自行車頭盔的防護性提高了 87% 知道 NTA 可能會拯救你的 Noggin
What he uncovered was that CPSC bike helmet standards only required helmets to protect riders at speeds up to 15 mph. This standard, established in the 1980s, was based on the understanding that cyclists rode on heavy steel-framed bikes and didn't reach high speeds. Today, street-legal ebikes can reach speeds up to 28 mph, yet many ebike riders continue to wear regular CPSC helmets. The only alternative at the time appeared to be DOT-style motorcycle helmets, but they were too heavy, uncomfortable, and obstructed visibility.
他發現美國消費品安全委員會自行車頭盔標準僅要求頭盔在時速不超過15英里/小時時保護騎手。該標準建立於20世紀80年代，基於這樣的理解，即騎行者騎的是重型鋼架自行車，沒有達到高速度。如今，合法上街的電動自行車可以達到28英里/小時的速度，但許多電動自行車騎手仍然佩戴普通的CPSC頭盔。當時唯一的選擇似乎是 DOT 式摩托車頭盔，但它們太重、不舒服，而且能見度受阻。
It was then he learned about a new safety standard introduced by the Dutch in 2016—NTA 8776. This standard, designed specifically for ebike helmets, provides protection for riders at speeds up to 28 mph (45 km/h), which coincidentally is the speed limit for Class 3 eVehicles in the U.S. After visiting several local bike shops and finding little awareness of the new standard, it became clear that there was a significant gap in the market in the U.S. due to a lack of awareness and slow reaction from U.S. helmet manufacturers.
就在那時，他得知荷蘭人在2016年推出了一項新的安全標準——NTA 8776。該標準專爲電動自行車頭盔設計，爲時速不超過28英里/小時（45公里/小時）的騎手提供保護，這恰好是美國3級電動汽車的限速。在訪問了幾家當地自行車商店後發現對新標準知之甚少之後，很明顯，由於美國頭盔製造商缺乏認識和反應遲緩，美國市場存在巨大差距。
Seizing the opportunity, Benjamin founded Xnito, the first American company dedicated to creating ebike helmets with NTA 8776 certification. The venture quickly gained traction, and shortly after launching, the CEO of a well-established bike helmet company expressed interest in acquiring Xnito. That same summer, the company was invited to pitch on the 14th season of Shark Tank.
本傑明抓住機會，創立了Xnito，這是第一家致力於製造獲得NTA 8776認證的電動自行車頭盔的美國公司。該合資企業很快獲得了關注，成立後不久，一家知名自行車頭盔公司的首席執行官表示有興趣收購Xnito。同年夏天，該公司應邀參加了《鯊魚坦克》第14季的演講。
Today, Xnito is the best-selling ebike helmet brand in America. Over the past two years, numerous riders have shared life-saving testimonials, which have been incredibly rewarding for the small but dedicated team behind Xnito. From the outset, their mission has been to educate American consumers about the critical differences between ebike helmets and traditional bike helmets.
如今，Xnito是美國最暢銷的電動自行車頭盔品牌。在過去的兩年中，許多車手分享了挽救生命的感言，這對於Xnito背後的規模雖小但敬業的團隊來說是令人難以置信的回報。從一開始，他們的使命就是教育美國消費者了解電動自行車頭盔和傳統自行車頭盔之間的關鍵區別。
To learn more about ebike helmets, visit Xnito's NTA-8776 page.
要了解有關電動自行車頭盔的更多信息，請訪問 Xnito 的 NTA-8776 頁面。
To understand the difference between NTA and CPSC, visit CycleZone's helmet standards guide.
要了解NTA和CPSC之間的區別，請訪問CycleZone的頭盔標準指南。
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SOURCE Xnito LLC
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