Cracked Helmet
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:47 pm
Half way up a very big mountain on Saturday, Paul S looked inside my helmet and noticed it was cracked down the middle in 2 places! You couldn't tell unless you looked closely.
I made it down the mountain OK (a little slower than previous descents!) and have ordered a new one. But it made me wonder how long I have been mountain biking and roadying with a helmet which was effectively useless.
I was lucky but I urge you all to check your helmets over. Giro actually said you should replace your helmet after 3 years of manufacture (date is on a sticker inside) regardless of how often it has been worn.
Steph
I made it down the mountain OK (a little slower than previous descents!) and have ordered a new one. But it made me wonder how long I have been mountain biking and roadying with a helmet which was effectively useless.
I was lucky but I urge you all to check your helmets over. Giro actually said you should replace your helmet after 3 years of manufacture (date is on a sticker inside) regardless of how often it has been worn.
Steph
