I dropped my helmet when I was locking the bike to a rack. Is the helmet still ok?
04-25-11 | 10:04 AM
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I dropped my helmet when I was locking the bike to a rack. Is the helmet still ok?
I dropped the helmet from no more than 30" off the pavement. Should I be concerned about getting a new one?
04-25-11 | 11:13 AM
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Helmets bounce. That's a minor impact, unless you see damage. Remember your helmet's meant to take a rather heavy body being attached to it and slapping into pavement at like 30mph.
05-01-11 | 12:44 AM
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They're made to take the weight of a head falling from ~5'6" onto the crown, nothing more.
05-01-11 | 08:34 PM
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Technically the only way to know for sure is to have it inspected by the factory. But it is probably OK. If it is more than a few years old and you ride a lot then it is time to replace it anyway. You can get a decent helmet for $30 or so. Is your peace of mind and maybe noggin worth $30?
05-04-11 | 08:13 AM
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05-04-11 | 11:22 AM
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If the helmet is less than brand new I'd say...."If in doubt..throw it out"......then move on with a known safe helmet.
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Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
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I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
05-04-11 | 12:00 PM
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Unless you were in the bike when you dropped it, it will be ok. Helmets are made for serious impacts whilst cushioning a human's body weight. Just dropping it on the garage floor will not hurt it.
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