Originally Posted by
tbiscuit360
Do helmets actually lose effectiveness? When I was at my LBS last the guy asked when I last changed my helmet since they lose effectiveness after 2-3 years due to UV.
I’m aware that if a helmet ever is involved in some trauma to itself that it should be replaced, but do you actually need to change a helmet every 2-3 years if it’s never been subject to trauma?
I have my doubts over the 2 to 3 year replacement schedule. There is, no doubt an expiration date for helmets, though nobody knows for sure where the line is. My current helmets are 4 and 6 years old.