I remove visors for myself because I don't like any loss in my visual field they create and because they force (in many people) your upper cervical vertebrae to adopt a more end-range extension posture. Remaining closer to neutral upper cervical position allows for far greater shock absorption and, as we know from research, the deeper more efficient cervical stabilizing muscles will be active (versus the external, very powerful, muscles which create a compressive load on your neck and skull). I wish more riders who have neck pain would consider trialing a ride or two w/out their beloved visors. I am an old ex-racer w several WC events and National Championships in my distant past. I am also a Physiotherapist (or Physical Therapist for our American pals). Try it, looking less cool might just not matter in the end...
Nov. 3, 2022, 9:41 a.m. - bikesarerad
I remove visors for myself because I don't like any loss in my visual field they create and because they force (in many people) your upper cervical vertebrae to adopt a more end-range extension posture. Remaining closer to neutral upper cervical position allows for far greater shock absorption and, as we know from research, the deeper more efficient cervical stabilizing muscles will be active (versus the external, very powerful, muscles which create a compressive load on your neck and skull). I wish more riders who have neck pain would consider trialing a ride or two w/out their beloved visors. I am an old ex-racer w several WC events and National Championships in my distant past. I am also a Physiotherapist (or Physical Therapist for our American pals). Try it, looking less cool might just not matter in the end...