I dont know if this is true or not, but i was told that helmets have a normal lifespan of 3 year after that the styrofoam starts to loose its strength and durability, has anybody ever heard of this before?
Thx
Steve
Helmets
Mon, 10/30/2006 - 4:38pm
Mon, 10/30/2006 - 5:06pm
#1
Yes
I can't recall where, but I've heard several times that helmets older than 3 years should be replaced.
If you do decide to replace your helmet, remember to call the manufacturer first, sometimes they can give you a large discount on a replacement.
Mon, 10/30/2006 - 5:08pm
#2
replacing helmets
Hey Ron
Thanks for the info i didnt know that. I'll have to call Giro then
Thx
Steve
Mon, 10/30/2006 - 5:18pm
#3
Giro
I know that Giro/Bell will give you a deeply discounted replacement helmet, I paid about $24 for mine.
Tue, 10/31/2006 - 10:55pm
#4
Giro will also send you parts. Part of my Rock-Lock brace broke the other day. One call to Giro and a new Rock-Lock brace is on its way. They are also sending me replacement padding. I mentioned the padding was deteriorating from washing the helmet in the shower. Very good customer service. I have an old Giro in the closet. I'll call them again to see what it will cost to replace. Eddy.
Mon, 10/30/2006 - 5:48pm
#5
Helmets
This is good to know. I was noticing after the CT Shoreline ride that the styrofoam in the back of my helmet is cracking! And its about 3 years old, so go figure.
Tue, 10/31/2006 - 4:03am
#6
Also
http://www.magma.ca/~ocbc/hfaq.html#a0
If you are involved in a crash of any kind please make sure your helmet is OK. This means no dings, dents or cracks. If your helmet is dinged, dented or cracked (not just scratched from throwing it in your bag or something), you need to replace it. It's done it's job and has likely lost it's structural integrity.
Above is a good link about helmets.
~CML
Tue, 10/31/2006 - 9:17am
#7
helmet life
Bell and Giro recommend helmets be replaced every six years if your not in a accident. The foam breaks down from sweat and UV rays. Plus who wants to where the same helmet after six years of riding...
Tue, 10/31/2006 - 1:44pm
#9
Bell recommends every three years...
See website:
Wed, 11/01/2006 - 2:09am
#10
replacement policy
"Neither Bell nor Giro specify why a helmet should be ""replaced after 3 years"". A previous poster said that it's due to damage from sweat and UV rays. If that's the case then shouldn't the replacement policy be based on miles ridden (hours would be still more accurate). There's obviously a a huge difference in ""damage"" between someone who rides 1,500 miles a year and another rider who rides 10,000+ miles per year. Or is this all just marketing hype?"
Wed, 11/01/2006 - 3:54pm
#11
Giro replacement policy
My experience with Giro is that they give a 20% discount for replacement of an accident-damaged helmet.....which means you can get it cheaper online or at your bike shop.
