I agree with this. Dropping a helmet on the floor, as my son did the other day, isn't good. I corrected him and showed him how to take care of his helmet. He's 13 and has autism.

I bought a used Fox Flux helmet the other day. I like it and it's in great condition. It is replacing my former Giro helmet. This Fox helmet fits my head better and I notice the straps are routed through the helmet differently which puts the straps in a different position along the side of my face and ears. It's more comfortable and feels more stable.

My son had a cheap Giro helmet that we replaced last month. The helmet was cracking and falling apart. Clearly it wouldn't provide good protection in an accident. He had that helmet for around 5 years, coincidentally.

Now, I'm wondering, do the more expensive helmets last longer before they start falling apart due to age?