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Post by yamaman on Sept 8, 2009 18:51:34 GMT -5
Arai helmets have a 5 year warranty, No need to replace every 2 or 3 years unless it takes a good hit. You probably have your helmet by now, but for anyone new looking to get their first helmet, there's a few things to keep in mind. It can't be stressed enough: Definitely don't skimp on your helmet. You should be able to get a good, comfortable full face helmet for under 100, though. Check out the closeouts at bikebandit and the bargain basement at newenough. Newenough usually has HJC CL-15s or CL-SPs for under 80, sometimes for 60 or less. If you can't try one on first: Every helmet brand's sizes are a pinch different, so use that brand's size guide, and if you're on the margin between two sizes, go with the larger one. Nothing beats trying one on in the store, though. DOT or Snell certified? Both! Sure, the DOT certifies for higher crushing pressure, but only Snell tests whether the helmet bounces so much it snaps you neck. Any good helmet will have both. Lastly, helmets don't really last that long. Little drops and bumps and scrapes wear out the helmet in ways you can't see, but that ruin a helmet's ability to protect you. Plan on getting a new one every two to three years, even if the old one still looks ok.
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Post by robschonk on Sept 19, 2009 9:00:38 GMT -5
Cyclegear has a 7 day no hassel return policy. I got my helmet from BikeBandit. Get bright red, yellow or white for visibility. I got mine half price because it was a closeout of last years model. Gee, do you think anyone will notice? Heres a good, inexpensive closeout: www.bikebandit.com/kbc-tarmac-solid-full-face-helmet
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Post by center5150 on Jun 4, 2010 20:44:13 GMT -5
im pretty happy with my cheapy full fave i got at meiher its a raptor... decent airflow and not a bad design it was 79.99 for a 2x im now on my second one, hit a tree moving pretty good a four wheeler with it on and while the helmet was trashed i got up and shook my head and moved on... i would rather have something sneil rated but dot rating took care of my noggin just fine i had a friend with that zephyer helmet walmart sells and he seemed to like it pretty well to i think theyre only like 60 dollars... they just have never it in my size when im helmet shopping
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Post by mikale on Jun 27, 2010 11:03:23 GMT -5
I have a freakishly huge head, so fit is important. I'll hit up my local store and just start shoving them on, and see what feels good, then go from there. I'd rather get it online and save a chunk of money. i too have a freakishly large head and i havent been able t ofind a full face to fit it. i have a daytona half helmet (german army style) its supposed to be a 4xL
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