The neck torque thing constantly has been trotted out by anti-helmet motoryclists and has never been shown to be real.
And there are many bicycle helmet standards, some of which are very strict. CPSC, the European equivalents, SNELL bicycle certifications, etc.. There are separate certifications for bicycling disciplines with higher risk like BMX, Downhil/Enduro mountain biking, etc.. as well.
The SNELL standards for bicycles don't require the same levels of protection as motorcycle or car motorsports helmets but are very strict in that they will go and buy helmets in the field to hold the manufacturers honest. CPSC famously lets the companies self-certify.
The neck torque thing constantly has been trotted out by anti-helmet motoryclists and has never been shown to be real.
And there are many bicycle helmet standards, some of which are very strict. CPSC, the European equivalents, SNELL bicycle certifications, etc.. There are separate certifications for bicycling disciplines with higher risk like BMX, Downhil/Enduro mountain biking, etc.. as well.
The SNELL standards for bicycles don't require the same levels of protection as motorcycle or car motorsports helmets but are very strict in that they will go and buy helmets in the field to hold the manufacturers honest. CPSC famously lets the companies self-certify.
CPSC Standard: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/16/part-1203
SNELL Standards: https://smf.org/stds
EU Stanard (EN 1078): https://www.helmetfacts.com/standards/en-1078/