It’s also gonna depend on how old that helmet is , how many riding hours it’s had and how much UV exposure. If it’s already within the 3-5 year range and you’re a consistent rider, then yes.
CleanDwarfWeed on
Check inside if grey shell has any deformalities. If it does, it is to toss it. If not, only outer plastic shell got impsct and it is visual.
meldirlobor on
What does the manual says?
moravian on
Just do this.
Does Giro offer a crash replacement program?
Yes, Giro offers crash replacement for helmets and select apparel. Contact Customer Service with details and photos of the damaged item.
PythagoreanSin on
A damaged helmet is a useless helmet. It’s like crashing on a dented bumper.
bearlythereanymore on
I would replace it.
It could be fine, it might work the same as new. … But it might not. Internal foam fractures are tough to see, I wouldn’t trust a visual inspection for my own dome.
Broken leg? Fix it up. No problem.
Broken arm? No problem.
Collarbone? Finger? Teeth? All technically fixable.
Brain? Brain damage isn’t cool, its not fun, and you can’t fix it.
Is $100 bucks really the sticking point for essential safety gear that lets you keep riding for years?
I’d rather spend the money than risk eating through a straw for the rest of my life. Just my 2 cents.
Either way, glad you’re riding! Glad it protected your head from the branch, good job helmet, you can rest now.
jim2527 on
If it’s not cracked you’re ok.
celeste_ferret on
You took a hit bad enough to dent your helmet. Replace it.
Even if you can’t see damage to the foam underneath, it could be compressed and may not properly absorb the impact the next time you need it. A brain is a terrible thing to waste.
thejackamo1 on
Yes
LuuDinhUSA on
I would replace it, that would have done serious damage to your head
Unlikely-Office-7566 on
I like what’s left of my brain. I’d replace it. If 100$ for a helmet is a stretch for you it’s still likely mostly okay, but why risk it?
For less than the price of a dinner you could save your brain.
AgitatedHat5620 on
I wouldn’t replace that but everyone has their own risk tolerance
_haha_oh_wow_ on
Yes, bike helmets are only good for a single impact and if you damage your brain it’s probably game over for you.
Edit: Kudos do whatever idiot is downvoting these posts. Sounds like maybe you’ve already sustained some blows to the head without a proper helmet.
thegroverest on
it’s fine
bcmaninmotion on
It’s fine.
runner813 on
Yes. Better safe than sorry.
SteamboatBrent on
Yes definitely replace. With it being a Giro Fixture you can get brand new ones for $85 retail with updated design and venting compared to the one you currently have.
rocketwrench on
That helmet saved you from getting a hole in your head. It’s done its job. Time to retire it.
As other have mentioned, Giro has a crash replacement program. Check with Giro and see if you qualify. If you dont, get a new helmet. I recommend any helmet that offers a similar crash replacement program. Trek and Giro both have them. I am sure others do as well.
O2C on
Easy answer is replace it.
Understanding how finances and risk tolerances may differ for people, there’s other options. I’d start by going down the crash replacement program for Giro. Jump through their hoops and see what they say.
While that’s going on, I’d start shopping for a replacement. I’d go through [Virginia Tech’s bike helmet ratings](https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html) and see what was available and fit my budget. I’d then replace it when I found something that worked with my current finances.
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Nah, you’re fine.
How deep does that go?
It’s also gonna depend on how old that helmet is , how many riding hours it’s had and how much UV exposure. If it’s already within the 3-5 year range and you’re a consistent rider, then yes.
Check inside if grey shell has any deformalities. If it does, it is to toss it. If not, only outer plastic shell got impsct and it is visual.
What does the manual says?
Just do this.
Does Giro offer a crash replacement program?
Yes, Giro offers crash replacement for helmets and select apparel. Contact Customer Service with details and photos of the damaged item.
A damaged helmet is a useless helmet. It’s like crashing on a dented bumper.
I would replace it.
It could be fine, it might work the same as new. … But it might not. Internal foam fractures are tough to see, I wouldn’t trust a visual inspection for my own dome.
Broken leg? Fix it up. No problem.
Broken arm? No problem.
Collarbone? Finger? Teeth? All technically fixable.
Brain? Brain damage isn’t cool, its not fun, and you can’t fix it.
Is $100 bucks really the sticking point for essential safety gear that lets you keep riding for years?
I’d rather spend the money than risk eating through a straw for the rest of my life. Just my 2 cents.
Either way, glad you’re riding! Glad it protected your head from the branch, good job helmet, you can rest now.
If it’s not cracked you’re ok.
You took a hit bad enough to dent your helmet. Replace it.
Even if you can’t see damage to the foam underneath, it could be compressed and may not properly absorb the impact the next time you need it. A brain is a terrible thing to waste.
Yes
I would replace it, that would have done serious damage to your head
I like what’s left of my brain. I’d replace it. If 100$ for a helmet is a stretch for you it’s still likely mostly okay, but why risk it?
For less than the price of a dinner you could save your brain.
I wouldn’t replace that but everyone has their own risk tolerance
Yes, bike helmets are only good for a single impact and if you damage your brain it’s probably game over for you.
Edit: Kudos do whatever idiot is downvoting these posts. Sounds like maybe you’ve already sustained some blows to the head without a proper helmet.
it’s fine
It’s fine.
Yes. Better safe than sorry.
Yes definitely replace. With it being a Giro Fixture you can get brand new ones for $85 retail with updated design and venting compared to the one you currently have.
That helmet saved you from getting a hole in your head. It’s done its job. Time to retire it.
As other have mentioned, Giro has a crash replacement program. Check with Giro and see if you qualify. If you dont, get a new helmet. I recommend any helmet that offers a similar crash replacement program. Trek and Giro both have them. I am sure others do as well.
Easy answer is replace it.
Understanding how finances and risk tolerances may differ for people, there’s other options. I’d start by going down the crash replacement program for Giro. Jump through their hoops and see what they say.
While that’s going on, I’d start shopping for a replacement. I’d go through [Virginia Tech’s bike helmet ratings](https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html) and see what was available and fit my budget. I’d then replace it when I found something that worked with my current finances.