How often do you replace your helmet?
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After an impact or if lasts long enough until the padding starts falling apart.
My lids tend to last a while as I run three, a POC Tectal, POC Kortal and a Giro Tyrant. The POC's I have in case one is too wet from a previous ride and the Giro for when I want a bit more protection or warmth.
My lids tend to last a while as I run three, a POC Tectal, POC Kortal and a Giro Tyrant. The POC's I have in case one is too wet from a previous ride and the Giro for when I want a bit more protection or warmth.
Giro Hammerhead 1990-1993 (broken in crash)
Giro Ventoux 1993-2014 (replaced after the glue holding the tape that secures the polycarbonate covering turned to dust.
Giro Foray 2014-present.
I always dunk my helmet in the bath when I finish riding, keeps it smelling nice.
I probably should change them more often but work on the principle that anything is better than nothing.
FWIW I’m only on my second pair of cycling specific eyewear since 1992. Oakley M-Frame replaced with Oakley Jawbreakers in 2016.
Excellent value for money!
Giro Ventoux 1993-2014 (replaced after the glue holding the tape that secures the polycarbonate covering turned to dust.
Giro Foray 2014-present.
I always dunk my helmet in the bath when I finish riding, keeps it smelling nice.
I probably should change them more often but work on the principle that anything is better than nothing.
FWIW I’m only on my second pair of cycling specific eyewear since 1992. Oakley M-Frame replaced with Oakley Jawbreakers in 2016.
Excellent value for money!
Think my first one was about 8 years. I was commuting ad bought a new one. Left that on a train afetr two short months. Bought a new one, that I only used for a few years due to pandemic. Was bulkier than the previous two, so never really liked it for commuting.
I have a Kask Mohito which is about 7 years old and I really like that. Should replace that I think, but I don't cycle very often any more. It was a £90 lid when new and is really quite nice compared to the Gyro lids I used for commuting.
I have a Kask Mohito which is about 7 years old and I really like that. Should replace that I think, but I don't cycle very often any more. It was a £90 lid when new and is really quite nice compared to the Gyro lids I used for commuting.
There is a lot of research done on this subject. The short answer is 5 years...
Liu, Y., He, L., & Yang, J. (2018). 'Impact performance and structural changes of motorcycle helmets: Influence of impact speed and helmet age'. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 111, pp. 309-319.
Traffic Safety Facts (2017). 'Motorcycle Helmet Use and Head and Facial Injuries'. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.
Brands, D. (2016). 'Long-Term Durability of Motorcycle Helmets'. Journal of Road and Traffic Safety, 27(1), pp. 12-21.
Snell Foundation (2020). 'Helmet Replacement Recommendations'. Snell Memorial Foundation. [Online] Available at: [Website URL]
Motorcycle Industry Council (2018). 'Motorcycle Helmet Lifecycle'. MIC. [Online] Available at: [Website URL]
Liu, Y., He, L., & Yang, J. (2018). 'Impact performance and structural changes of motorcycle helmets: Influence of impact speed and helmet age'. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 111, pp. 309-319.
Traffic Safety Facts (2017). 'Motorcycle Helmet Use and Head and Facial Injuries'. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.
Brands, D. (2016). 'Long-Term Durability of Motorcycle Helmets'. Journal of Road and Traffic Safety, 27(1), pp. 12-21.
Snell Foundation (2020). 'Helmet Replacement Recommendations'. Snell Memorial Foundation. [Online] Available at: [Website URL]
Motorcycle Industry Council (2018). 'Motorcycle Helmet Lifecycle'. MIC. [Online] Available at: [Website URL]
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