Met helmet replacement

[Mike I]

A colleague of mine got taken out by a Lamborghini* earlier this week. He's (sort of) ok, his bike's fine but his Met skid-lid needs replacing.

Does anyone know if they do a free replacement service and, if so, how to go about it?

*Actually, it was a thick cable running across the road to a workmen's generator, but it got your attention.

[Rob Q]

Mike, Have a word with the guys down at GB. I believe they have some kind of helmet replacement service. Probably in conjunction with helmet manufactures.

[Alex S]

nobody does a FREE replacement service.

Canyon might I think, but their helmets are a joke. When I was working at Evans we had a big delivery of them, they retail at £2.50. yes, two pounds and fifty pence. I think we just destruction tested them all though, we definitely didnt sell any

I only know of specialized's replacement service, which works out around 50% of the full retail price. I dont know about other brands.

[Rob Q]

[quote="Alex S"]nobody does a FREE replacement service.

[Dombo]

Any idea as to how long helmets are meant to last without crashing? I've been replacing mine every three/four years or so but wiht the credit crunch have recently taken to wearing a woolly hat on alternate rides to prolong helmet life

[Rob Q]

[quote]Snell Memorial Foundation (SMF)
A non-profit Snell Memorial Foundation formed in 1957, named after William "Pete" Snell, a popular sports car racer who died of head injuries when the racing helmet he wore failed to protect his head.

The SMF promotes research and education, and also tests and develops standards to improve the effectiveness of helmets. In order to qualify for SMF certification, the helmet must pass a series of tests, which are determined depending on the application and the requirements of the standard.
The Snell Memorial Foundation - a non-profit organization dedicated to research, education, testing and development of helmet safety standards over the last 40-odd years - recommend you change your helmet about every 5 years.

'The 5 year replacement recommendation is a consensus position from both the helmet manufacturers and the Snell Foundation. Glues, resins and other materials used in helmet production can affect liner materials, plus general deterioration as a function of hair oils, body fluids, cosmetics, and normal 'wear and tear' all contribute to helmet degradation.

Additionally, experience indicates there will be a noticeable improvement in the protective characteristic of helmets over a five year period due to advances in materials, design and standards.'

[Alex S]

[quote]Any idea as to how long helmets are meant to last without crashing?

[thePinkDreamMachine]

i didnt read the full string i'm a busy bunny... Yep... details below, sorry if you have this allready.

But just for all your info.... when specialized replaced mine, i sent it in on Monday the 16th and a new one arrived back on the 18th with a note saying 'good job on the last one' and at half the price too.

chloe x

http://www.met-helmets.com/home.jsp?idrub=2119

and details here...

[quote]For your own Safety, if your MET helmet is damaged in a bicycle accident within three years from the original date of purchase, Met will replace it for a reduced fee.

To receive a new replacement helmet, contact the local Met distributor* in order to know the exact cost of the replacement.
Send the damaged helmet to the distributor, postage paid, with an original and dated proof of purchase, a check of the amount requested for the replacement, and a letter describing the accident.

The damaged helmet will be replaced with the nearest model in price, size and colour, available in the current product line.

*This service is not available in all countries.

To locate your distributor, click here.

[Alex S]

[quote]The damaged helmet will be replaced with the nearest model in price, SIZE and colour, available

[quote="Sean Hogan - 何祥"][quote="Dombo"]... recently taken to wearing a woolly hat on alternate rides to prolong helmet life

[Mike I]

Thanks all, I've passed on all your useful contributions.