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- Bicycle Helmet, 1965-1975 - Accidents happen, even on bicycles. Wearing a helmet can help prevent or minimize possible head or brain injuries. Early bicycle helmets, if used at all, were made of hardened materials or leather straps. Plastics replaced these materials, as seen in this hardhat-like helmet from about 1970. Today, a bicycle helmet's design and padding material have evolved to provide increased crash protection.
- 1965-1975
- Collections - Artifact
Bicycle Helmet, 1965-1975
Accidents happen, even on bicycles. Wearing a helmet can help prevent or minimize possible head or brain injuries. Early bicycle helmets, if used at all, were made of hardened materials or leather straps. Plastics replaced these materials, as seen in this hardhat-like helmet from about 1970. Today, a bicycle helmet's design and padding material have evolved to provide increased crash protection.
- Bicycle Water Bottle, 1965-1975 - Bicycling experienced a revival in the late 1960s and 1970s -- especially with the introduction of European-styled 10-speeds. This led to a plethora of specialized accessories like this plastic water bottle. The rider could conveniently pull the bottle out of its holder on the bicycle's frame, flip open the stopper, and take a sip of water while still riding.
- 1965-1975
- Collections - Artifact
Bicycle Water Bottle, 1965-1975
Bicycling experienced a revival in the late 1960s and 1970s -- especially with the introduction of European-styled 10-speeds. This led to a plethora of specialized accessories like this plastic water bottle. The rider could conveniently pull the bottle out of its holder on the bicycle's frame, flip open the stopper, and take a sip of water while still riding.