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reusing bicycle helmets is somewhat questionable. certainly a found helmet is better than no helmet, but best practice is to discard these after a major fall. n
by leetcrew 8y ago
reusing bicycle helmets is somewhat questionable. certainly a found helmet is better than no helmet, but best practice is to discard these after a major fall. not a great idea to use a helmet of unknown provenance.
- germinalphrase 8y agoThis is true and often overlooked. Bicycle helmets are usually designed as a “single impact” device. Does it mean you need to toss them out after any minor bump? No - but if you take a real fall, replace your helmet.
- beenBoutIT 8y agoAny bump, no, but any bump where the helmet provided any service to the wearer, yes.
- jstarfish 8y agoThey also have an expiration date even without impact. Same with child car seats, another popular curbside treasure. Replace them every few years.