What is linear protection in bicycle helmets?
Linear protection absorbs impact forces across a broader spectrum than EPS foam, reducing both minor and severe impact forces.
Linear protection is Newton-Rider’s patented helmet technology that absorbs impact forces over a broader spectrum, meaning it begins to absorb energy at much lower force thresholds than conventional EPS foam and continues up to the helmet’s maximum designed protection. This allows it to mitigate both minor and severe impacts, enhancing head protection across a wider range of crash scenarios.
Unlike traditional EPS liners that require a threshold force before compression and energy absorption begin, the Newton-Rider N1neo offers a multi-stage, progressive absorption profile. It actively starts reducing force from even minor impacts, helping protect against concussions and sub-concussive blows—not just life-threatening injuries.
In the N1neo helmet, this is achieved through a semi-soft, flexible construction made of advanced materials and design that manage both low- and high-speed impact scenarios.
Unlike traditional EPS liners that require a threshold force before compression and energy absorption begin, the Newton-Rider N1neo offers a multi-stage, progressive absorption profile. It actively starts reducing force from even minor impacts, helping protect against concussions and sub-concussive blows—not just life-threatening injuries.
In the N1neo helmet, this is achieved through a semi-soft, flexible construction made of advanced materials and design that manage both low- and high-speed impact scenarios.
See also the first semi-soft and flexible helmet and semi-soft vs EPS helmets.
