Are old helmets still safe?

[Grant Fondo]

Any advice?

My Specialized is 16 years old, £100 odd quid at the time, but sun, sweat, mud, rain and general 'chod' have taken their toll so how safe are old helmets and is there a suggested replacement date?

 

[TheDoctor]

I've seen various figures quoted, ranging from 3 years to 8 in a single article (Linky)
I'd personally replace a 16 year old helmet - I'm sure they've got lighter, ventier (if that's even a word) and generally better since then.

 

[Lonestar]

 

[Grant Fondo]

I've seen various figures quoted, ranging from 3 years to 8 in a single article (Linky)
I'd personally replace a 16 year old helmet - I'm sure they've got lighter, ventier (if that's even a word) and generally better since then.

yes as I expected, and I like the word 'ventier' enormously...crickey hope they haven't gone up much?, maybe Santa will....., no not going there, far too juvenile.

 

[steveindenmark]

I would imagine old helmets are as safe as new helmets.

But I am sure someone will now come and tell us all about the UV properties of plastics.

 

[Drago]

Are new helmets 'safe'?

Spesh recommend a five year replacement cycle for their helmets, provided they're otherwise in good order.

 

[TheDoctor]

Well...if the outer shell starts cracking from UV exposure you'll see that.
The inside won't see UV, and sweat won't weaken it. Might make it a bit whiffy, mind!
I'm not sure anyone knows for sure, but I'd probably replace it. I mean, it's cost you £6.25 a year so far...

 

[GuyBoden]

The old sausage helmet, safe?, no, I don't think so.

 

[TheDoctor]

That's a big ring!

 

[jonny jeez]

yes as I expected, and I like the word 'ventier' enormously...crickey hope they haven't gone up much?, maybe Santa will....., no not going there, far too juvenile.

Ventier equals spendy

 

[Drago]

That's a big ring!

Not the most subtle chat up line.

 

[TheDoctor]

I'm not a subtle person!
I'll try the line on @Mad Doug Biker

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I'm not a subtle person!
I'll try the line on @Mad Doug Biker

I'm flattered!



..... I think

 

[GuyBoden]

That's a big ring!

That's my uncle, Alan Boden, in TT mode early 1980's.............

 

[vickster]

yes as I expected, and I like the word 'ventier' enormously...crickey hope they haven't gone up much?, maybe Santa will....., no not going there, far too juvenile.

you certainly don't need to spend £100. Try a few on and buy the one that's most comfortable> I've never spent more than £50 with savvy shopping