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19-01-09, 11:38 AM

Morning all,
I am considering buying a new helmet, pretty much purely due to the age of mine.

I got my Shark S500 (cheap i know) in 2002ish. I didn't use it once until i got my SV in 2005. I have used it ever since... for about 10,000 miles.

I dropped it from my bike seat this morning, it landed onto the visor and rolled, but i thought "oh dear, they say to replace after a drop" then i thought.... it is 7 years old anyway! They have a 5 year guideline don't they?

Anyway, let me know if the 5 year rule is something to stick to, i will probably want to spend no more than £150. Style isn't my game, i just want a safe helmet!

19-01-09, 11:38 AM	#1
branny Guest Posts: n/a	When is it time for a new helmet? Morning all, I am considering buying a new helmet, pretty much purely due to the age of mine. I got my Shark S500 (cheap i know) in 2002ish. I didn't use it once until i got my SV in 2005. I have used it ever since... for about 10,000 miles. I dropped it from my bike seat this morning, it landed onto the visor and rolled, but i thought "oh dear, they say to replace after a drop" then i thought.... it is 7 years old anyway! They have a 5 year guideline don't they? Anyway, let me know if the 5 year rule is something to stick to, i will probably want to spend no more than £150. Style isn't my game, i just want a safe helmet!