Had my first crash, do I need a new helmet?
08-20-11, 09:37 PM
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+1 a biology major should have access to the equipment, no?
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08-21-11, 07:49 AM
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1. Contact the manufacturer and see if you can get a cheap replacement.
2. Failing that, have the manufacturer verify if it is ok or not.
3. Last, if you won't want to do any of those, carefully compare the helmet density with a new one to verify it is ok.
2. Failing that, have the manufacturer verify if it is ok or not.
3. Last, if you won't want to do any of those, carefully compare the helmet density with a new one to verify it is ok.
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08-21-11, 08:20 AM
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To save you the effort of scrolling up, read this and see if you can figure out that the advice was to check it out, including checking he could do himself.
One would presume that if he were worried enough to write about it that it may be more than a slight hit or a cosmetic scratch. But, worth restating because apparently the obvious is not apparent to you.
J.
One would presume that if he were worried enough to write about it that it may be more than a slight hit or a cosmetic scratch. But, worth restating because apparently the obvious is not apparent to you.
J.
I had my first crash yesterday. Nothing too bad, I was practicing riding standing up and lost my balance and crashed at about 10mph. I hit the road with the side of my helmet and lost some skin on my hand. Nothing serious though. The helmet worked great, I didn't feel any impact on my head.
08-21-11, 08:32 AM
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I like these references to the "obvious". They suppose to explain everything, because they are ... well ... obvious. Obviously, if he is writing about the helmet, it's got to be damaged and not because someone he trusts got him worried that helmet might be cracked without even looking at the helmet. If you scroll up, and I mean all the way up, you will see that the guy didn't even feel any impact
A lot of people here recommend buying new helmet without actually seeing the damage. Nobody recommended showing actual helmet to the guy who said it can be cracked for visual inspection and asking him for advice again. That would be much better advice than anything BF bunch can offer. Isn't it obvious? Or maybe not? I don't know.
A lot of people here recommend buying new helmet without actually seeing the damage. Nobody recommended showing actual helmet to the guy who said it can be cracked for visual inspection and asking him for advice again. That would be much better advice than anything BF bunch can offer. Isn't it obvious? Or maybe not? I don't know.
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08-21-11, 08:38 AM
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If you hit the helmet is what matters. Recalling how hard you hit it isn't an accurate predictor of actual damage because if the helmet protected your head, you would feel diminished impact (that's the whole point of the helmet). It needs to be carefully inspected either by the user or the manufacturer (best choice and they do it for free usually).
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I will let others continue this pointless discussion. Six jours was right BF is full of wusses.
08-21-11, 08:47 AM
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Manufacturer is not your buddy. They have goals different from yours. They want your money. There is huge agency conflict in such situation. Manufacturer has incentive to sell you new helmet and make additional profit, why would you trust someone who wants profit of you? Their interests are not aligned with yours.
I will let others continue this pointless discussion. Six jours was right BF is full of wusses.
I will let others continue this pointless discussion. Six jours was right BF is full of wusses.
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08-21-11, 09:25 AM
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I just bought a helmet yesterday (a Bontranger) and I noticed on the box that they have a crash replacement policy. The policy says that if you are involved in a crash within 1 year of the purchase of the helmet, they will replace it, free of charge.
You should check if your helmet has this policy and at least you can get a new helmet, free of charge.
You should check if your helmet has this policy and at least you can get a new helmet, free of charge.
08-21-11, 09:28 AM
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Manufacturer is not your buddy. They have goals different from yours. They want your money. There is huge agency conflict in such situation. Manufacturer has incentive to sell you new helmet and make additional profit, why would you trust someone who wants profit of you? Their interests are not aligned with yours.
08-21-11, 09:37 AM
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Yeah, Bontrager has an awesome policy. Just have to mail my helmet to them, a description of my crash, and my receipt, and they'll send me a brand new helmet. Definitely sticking with their helmets throughout my cycling career. Says a little something about taking care of your customers. They now have a lifetime customer in me and i'm gonna be telling all my friends how awesome they are.
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Yup...this needs to be moved to A&S like all helmet threads that start. 
08-21-11, 10:07 AM
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If you know for sure you slid on your butt and your head never hit the ground you're probably OK but if your head hit the helmet did it's job and you need a new one.
Also, and this has been pointed out, all helmets must meet safety regulations to be sold. The difference with the expensive ones is that they're lighter and better ventilated and still meet code (some bling too). Buy what you can afford and you'll get as much safety as anyone.
It'd be a shame if this thread became a helmet debate one. There is a place for such threads and it ain't here.
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08-21-11, 10:17 AM
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Read through the thread and all that can be said has been said.
OP you're far and away better off with a new helmet but your heard, your money, your choice.
I'm not moving this as post-crash equipment issues are relevant in Road but I'm closing it before it devolves.
Closed.
OP you're far and away better off with a new helmet but your heard, your money, your choice.
I'm not moving this as post-crash equipment issues are relevant in Road but I'm closing it before it devolves.
Closed.
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