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Old 06-21-23 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Korina
What about when your helmet is dangling from the handlebar when the wind knocks the bike over? J/k, it was very visibly cracked on both sides; took it yesterday to the LBS I bought it from, and the owner kindly gave me a great deal on a new one. First time I ever actually destroyed a helmet, despite several (low speed minor) crashes, and my head wasn't even in it. I'm so lucky.
If the helmet is obviously damaged, replace it. If you suspect that the helmet is damaged, replace it. Simply dropping it on the ground likely won’t damage it but, if it does, replace the helmet. Honestly if you are still rocking a Bell Biker, please, please, please, replace it.
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