What justifies replacing a helmet?

[tjommies3]

ALWAYS replace, R500 or R5000 is nothing compared to any part of your body, especially your head.

Otherwise, use it and don't crash again.

[Gr3mlin131]

19 hours ago, tjommies3 said:

Otherwise, use it and don't crash again.

Best advise so far, why even use a helmet at that point. 

But seriously, replace even if it has been dropped. Helmet prices are cheap compared to cracked skull, concussion etc.

[DJR]

What justifies replacing a helmet?

1. Money burning a hole in your pocket

2. A better looking one on the bike-shop shelves

3. A new colour bike to match

4. New cycling kit to match

5. A lighter one

6. Sommer just

7. You haven't spent any money on cycling for a while

8. Your birthday

9. It smells and you don't want to shower with it

10. You had a proper crash, it is cracked and look like the dog chewed it

I can go on and on, but 10 commandments are enough!

 

 

[ChrisF]

8 minutes ago, DJR said:

What justifies replacing a helmet?

1. Money burning a hole in your pocket

2. A better looking one on the bike-shop shelves

3. A new colour bike to match

4. New cycling kit to match

5. A lighter one

6. Sommer just

7. You haven't spent any money on cycling for a while

8. Your birthday

9. It smells and you don't want to shower with it

10. You had a proper crash, it is cracked and look like the dog chewed it

I can go on and on, but 10 commandments are enough!

 

 

 

"7" is just SAD ..... 😥

[Scott roy]

On 3/22/2023 at 3:34 PM, NC_lurker said:

Out of interest, please let us know what discount you get on the replacement. Thanks 

Finally got it yesterday, they gave me 20% discount on a new one

 

the waiting time was ridiculous 

[Thomo]

On 3/23/2023 at 12:34 PM, ChrisF said:

 

"7" is just SAD ..... 😥

... but true in so many instances. 🤣

[NC_lurker]

9 hours ago, Scott roy said:

Finally got it yesterday, they gave me 20% discount on a new one

 

the waiting time was ridiculous 

Thanks for sharing. That's not a great crash replacement policy at only 20% off....but better than nothing I guess.

Definitely a reason to favour the brands like Giro, Bell (if there was stock), Lazer etc that offer closer to 50% off.

[VolkAdik]

20% off 😲 , I had a Scott Arx + helmet replaced in January this year, I got 50% towards the value of mine. 

[warick_wrx]

Did a crash replacment on a HJC helemt. Was given 40% off a new helmet.

Edited April 8, 2023 by warick_wrx