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[Closed] New helmet needed... Current one is OLD

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I've recently returned to riding after a long break, and decided i've been dicing with death due to my switchblade being around 11 years old...

I've just seen [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=74003 ]this[/url], and can't fault it for discount... Anyone got anything good or bad to say, or an alternative for a similar price?

Just for the record, can this not turn into a CRC bashing thread? 🙂


 
Posted : 31/12/2011 6:53 pm
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I got a Giro - but I tried one on first (in Evans) and I'm glad I did. Even though it was a replacement I'd have got the wrong size.


 
Posted : 31/12/2011 9:08 pm
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Recently bought a new Giro Xar from the nice people at OnOne.

Nice big discount too.


 
Posted : 31/12/2011 9:43 pm
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got myself an urge earlier this year a bit pricey but worth it realy got fit and very light


 
Posted : 31/12/2011 9:49 pm
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What's wrong with an older helmet? 11 years doesn't seem much for a bit of plastic-covered polystyrene.


 
Posted : 31/12/2011 9:51 pm
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Well motorbike helmets are essentially the same I think, and the suggestion is to change those every 4 years...

I'd be happy to keep it, whats the consensus when it comes to age of a helmet?


 
Posted : 31/12/2011 10:02 pm
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I'm not sure how genuine this site is but it suggests only the really old 70s helmets actually suffered from ageing issues.

http://www.bhsi.org/replace.htm


 
Posted : 31/12/2011 10:23 pm
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You're absolutely right looking for a new one! Check out the discounted Giros at On One (as above) - the Cratoni you've chosen from CRC I have no experience of, but it appears to be discontinued too, so a bit of a non-starter sadly.

Something like the [url= http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HEGIIND12/giro_indicator_helmet_2012 ]Giro Indicator[/url] - £26 - would be worth a punt - and not apart from most likely safer than your old lid, should be comfier, lighter and better vented to boot.


 
Posted : 31/12/2011 10:25 pm

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