Do Helmets Need To Be Replaced After X Years?
06-02-14, 12:07 PM
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I replaced my helmet this year -- it was sitting upside down on the table, and I noticed it was cracked all the way through the foam. No clue how long I had been riding it like that. No major crashes, although I might have dropped a couple of times.
Personally I'd sooner err on the side of caution and replace something before that crack actually shows.
Personally I'd sooner err on the side of caution and replace something before that crack actually shows.
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06-02-14, 04:23 PM
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I replace mine about every five years. I must admit it is because they were broken in crashes.
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