Quote:
Originally Posted by bikepilot
FYI helmets are supposed to be replaced at least every 5yrs as the styrofoam inside breaks down and they loose some of their protection. I spent $250k filling my head with info, a $500 lid every 5yrs isn't a big deal.  I often replace my lid more often as I tend to ride a lot of miles. 30k a year isn't unusual for me. I also keep a few sets of gear in different place so I can fly in and ride without having to check luggage - I've got a set in Colorado and FL and here with me in VA right now and will send a set and spare bike to SoCal soon (going through the bike now - raced it in Vegas to Reno last year). |
ahh, now i get it. your a rich guy, so i guess my logic doesnt really apply to you huh.
$500 for a helmet?
and the foam in helmets doesnt break down every few years (unless you leave your helmet outside in the weather all the time, which smart people dont do). thats a gimmick put out there to get people to buy more helmets. sorry, but true. helmets are built alot better than they were 25 years ago, but peoples thinking on the subject hasnt advanced with the times. not trying to make you mad by saying this, but alot of things are built alot better than they use to be. if you want to buy new helmets all the time, thats completely up to you. buy you really dont have to.