It amazes me that these are even asked, clearly it’s done it’s job, so buy a new one.
SL0WRID3R on
Time to retire it. New helmet time!
Ok-Till2619 on
They’re designed to crack instead of your head, but they only do it once…
CleverLittleThief on
Bicycle helmets are designed to take one big impact, after that they’re no longer protective. A helmet that can take multiple hits, like an American football helmet, would be too hot and heavy for comfortable cycling.
This small crack might not seem like much to you (although, that is a significant break) the structure of the entire helmet is now compromised. Any time your helmet has a big crack like this, it’s done.
This is also true for motorcycle helmets, if there’s any visible damage it must be replaced.
TheBig_blue on
New helmet.
Verified_Peryak on
If you fell with it or hit somethung with it you should replace even if nothing is visible
NorbertTC on
As a general rule of thumb: bike-helmets are only ment to be worn in a single crash (unlike mountaineering helmets for example)
Cracks in the styrofoam can sometimes not be visible while still massively reducing the integrity of the helmet. This is also why I’d recommend wearing a cheap (but still certified!) helmet for commuting. The price doesn’t mean it’s less safe, it will most likely just be more bulky, less aero, less comfortable or alike.
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Definitely replace
Replace it.
It served it purpose.
This is 101% a replacement
It amazes me that these are even asked, clearly it’s done it’s job, so buy a new one.
Time to retire it. New helmet time!
They’re designed to crack instead of your head, but they only do it once…
Bicycle helmets are designed to take one big impact, after that they’re no longer protective. A helmet that can take multiple hits, like an American football helmet, would be too hot and heavy for comfortable cycling.
This small crack might not seem like much to you (although, that is a significant break) the structure of the entire helmet is now compromised. Any time your helmet has a big crack like this, it’s done.
This is also true for motorcycle helmets, if there’s any visible damage it must be replaced.
New helmet.
If you fell with it or hit somethung with it you should replace even if nothing is visible
As a general rule of thumb: bike-helmets are only ment to be worn in a single crash (unlike mountaineering helmets for example)
Cracks in the styrofoam can sometimes not be visible while still massively reducing the integrity of the helmet. This is also why I’d recommend wearing a cheap (but still certified!) helmet for commuting. The price doesn’t mean it’s less safe, it will most likely just be more bulky, less aero, less comfortable or alike.