Helmet foam inserts

[pclay]

Hi,

I have a Bell Lumen helmet that is now 2 years old. The foam inserts have disintegrated a fair bit. The helmet get almost daily use.

I have searched online and cannot find direct replacement foam inserts. Well, actually I can, but only from USA at a cost of about £20.

In the absence of genuine foam replacement, is there any generic stuff I could use? I don't mind using a pair of scissors and some glue.

thanks

 

[slowmotion]

You can buy reels of self-adhesive foam tape from people like CPC Farnell, Maplin, RS etc. There are loads of different sizes and foam types.

 

[jay clock]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement-Universal-Specialized-Schwinn-Cycling/dp/B004GBN916

 

[BorderReiver]

If the foam plays any role in protecting your head in a collision (and I would imagine it has some part to play) I would be wary of replacing it with generic foam tape. Just a thought.

 

[jay clock]

Even better what appears to be the actual ones. http://www.swinnertoncycles.co.uk/c...mq5TVRztMwhzGASa0vLd4J_w_s2KWRut0QBoC5Wfw_wcB they also have small

 

[User6179]

Hi,

I have a Bell Lumen helmet that is now 2 years old. The foam inserts have disintegrated a fair bit. The helmet get almost daily use.

I have searched online and cannot find direct replacement foam inserts. Well, actually I can, but only from USA at a cost of about £20.

In the absence of genuine foam replacement, is there any generic stuff I could use? I don't mind using a pair of scissors and some glue.

thanks

Your Google Fu is sadly lacking
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https://www.athleteshop.co.uk/pad-kit-bell-lumen-43461?gclid=CKTc9dj4y9ACFZQy0wod0hMDuw

 

[pclay]

Thanks all. My googling skills did indeed fail me, however both swinnertons cycles and the athlete shop both charge minimum of £7.50 for postage, which is rediculous. I am not buying from either of these stores out of principle.

 

[vickster]

Thanks all. My googling skills did indeed fail me, however both swinnertons cycles and the athlete shop both charge minimum of £7.50 for postage, which is rediculous. I am not buying from either of these stores out of principle.

Athleteshop are in the Netherlands, hence the cost

 

[shouldbeinbed]

*MOD*

Minor tidy completed. Let's stick to advice as asked, we all know where the pros and cons and useful/not posts belong.

Ta

 

[pclay]

You can buy reels of self-adhesive foam tape from people like CPC Farnell, Maplin, RS etc. There are loads of different sizes and foam types.

Thank you, I think I will buy a roll of sticky roll foam tape and try that. Plenty on ebay.

 

[pclay]

Well I did it, purchased a roll of 5mm thick sticky foam for a few pounds and cut it to size. Doesn't look the best, but feels wonderful.

 

[AnthonyC]

Doesn't look too bad!

 

[sanddancer]

Well I did it, purchased a roll of 5mm thick sticky foam for a few pounds and cut it to size. Doesn't look the best, but feels wonderful.

Although I wouldn't employ you as my tailor
your happy with it, does the job and besides, nobody is going to see it.

 

[pclay]

Actually, the 5mm thick tape is a bit too thick making the helmet too small if I wear a skull cap as well. Its ok without a skull cap though. I should replace it with some 3mm foam

 

[Spiderweb]

Thanks all. My googling skills did indeed fail me, however both swinnertons cycles and the athlete shop both charge minimum of £7.50 for postage, which is rediculous. I am not buying from either of these stores out of principle.

Replacement pads £5.99 plus £1.99 delivery here;
https://www.singletrackbikes.co.uk/m33b0s524p36963/Bell_Lumen_Pad_Set