A friend gave me this helmet as I recently got back into riding. I am looking to find replacement interior parts but can't find anything on the helmet noting the model. Any help would be appreciated!
EDIT: Thanks for the insight, I'm just going to go ahead and get a new one based on what you guys are saying!
by Rich_Particular_4
11 Comments
It’s so far beyond cooked. Once the straps and padding have deteriorated like that the helmet’s not doing anyone any good.
Going to be honest. No way in hell would I ever use an older used helmet from someone else. If I knew 100% it’s usage history, maybe. Looks like a Flux helmet and probably not MIPS. Others may disagree but I feel like you’d be better off from a safety standpoint getting a reasonable cost MIPS helmet. Lot of good helmets under $100 with an excellent rating.
It’s a fox flux. But just buy a new helmet, your head is worth it.
Replacement time unfortunately. Too old, dont know how its been looked after, plus I you can get a helmet with MIPS now.
The general recommendation is to replace your helmet every 5 to 10 years (unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer). And, always replace a crashed helmet.
But
This is an interesting read
https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/biomechanical/article-abstract/138/4/041005/371203/Age-Does-Not-Affect-the-Material-Properties-of?redirectedFrom=fulltext
It’s a scientific study showing no reduction in protection on any helmets they tested, spanning an age range of 2-20 years.
Don’t even think twice and wear that. Buy a new one. You cannot put a price on your life and brain safety. I’ve seen plenty of bad outcomes responding to calls. It’s not worth being a vegetable.
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/tactic/p/1000208435
Very highly rated, very reasonably priced
If you need a recommendation the Fox Speedframe is excellent!
This helmet is close to 15 years old. I know this because I bought the same one around 2010. Your best option is to buy a new one.
You can get a quality MIPS helmet for less than $100.
Woah, that helmet made all the last century wars for sure.
Like other said get a new one with MIPS safety. $100 new on eBay