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Old 12-11-2006, 10:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
S83
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Default How often should you replace your helmet?

I've had my current helmet for two years now. It is well used and weathered. I mainly want to replace it because frankly:

1: I'm tired of it.
2: It doesn't match my current bike.
3: It is two years old.

This just got me thinking about how often one should replace there helmet.

Is there an actual recommended "protocol" for this? What time frame Will a helmet degrade and weaken just from exposure?