Helmet life expectancy.
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SquareDaff
Über Member
- Location
- Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Just got a new Spesh helmet - pretty sure I read 5-6 years on the inside of the box.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I'm not replacing mine until I smash it!
I noticed yesterday that a mate is riding in a helmet that is smashed on one side. (Not wanting to start a debate, but he fell off onto his head a while back!) I suggested that it might be an idea to replace it; he said that he'd make sure he landed on the other side of it next time!
I noticed yesterday that a mate is riding in a helmet that is smashed on one side. (Not wanting to start a debate, but he fell off onto his head a while back!) I suggested that it might be an idea to replace it; he said that he'd make sure he landed on the other side of it next time!
Peteaud
Veteran
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- South Somerset
Well if its a mavic as soon as the pads are fooked cos they dont sell them as replacements grrrrrrrrrrr
Or fallen off the pillion seat, onto the concrete floor of a multi-story car park. Twice. whoops...I go by the same thing Motorcycle helmets say - 5 years or when dropped on the tarmac several times
J4MIE_P
Senior Member
- Location
- Stamford, Lincolnshire
If its not broken don't fix it 
Honestly though I'd say every 5 years or so you'll end up buying a new bike frame anyway or maybe a little longer so buy a new helment to match the bikes colour schemes.
Honestly though I'd say every 5 years or so you'll end up buying a new bike frame anyway or maybe a little longer so buy a new helment to match the bikes colour schemes.
Rob3rt
Man or Moose!
- Location
- Manchester
When next years colour scheme comes out!
Or when the manufacturer claims that the new version is 0.5W faster!
Or when the manufacturer claims that the new version is 0.5W faster!
Davidc
Guru
- Location
- Somerset UK
Can't see any point in replacing them.
Mine only exists to keep SWMBO happy and I've conceded that on some (not all) charity and organised rides the insurers insist on them so I'll wear one. It gets worn when the weather's cold, and a few other times so doesn't get much UV exposure, it's been dropped a good few times but hasn't cracked yet. I did have to stick the inside lining back onto the outside harder plastic with No More Nails a couple of years ago. It'll be on my head on Sunday for the Air Ambulance ride because they're now compulsory there.
As I accept the available evidence that it is of no net safety benefit I can see no point in ever changing it. 6 years old and should still be in use in another 6.
Mine only exists to keep SWMBO happy and I've conceded that on some (not all) charity and organised rides the insurers insist on them so I'll wear one. It gets worn when the weather's cold, and a few other times so doesn't get much UV exposure, it's been dropped a good few times but hasn't cracked yet. I did have to stick the inside lining back onto the outside harder plastic with No More Nails a couple of years ago. It'll be on my head on Sunday for the Air Ambulance ride because they're now compulsory there.
As I accept the available evidence that it is of no net safety benefit I can see no point in ever changing it. 6 years old and should still be in use in another 6.
My road helmet must be ten years old and its had a few knocks , but nothing to deform the inner liner and the outer is still fine.
I would say it it looks broken it probably is. otherwise its fine.
my off road helmet was all shinny and new, but alas no more.
I would say it it looks broken it probably is. otherwise its fine.
my off road helmet was all shinny and new, but alas no more.
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