Retro Helmets! (I'll show you mine if you show me yours ;) )

[Kurachika]

Re: Retro Helmets! (I'll show you mine if you show me yours







Snap Dossa.

I picked this NOS one up a few months back.I cant believe how comfy it is for 20 years old helmet.

Still available?

 

[dorset boy]

Hair net ! ! I'm in the yellow and red Poole Wheelers top.

 

[dorset boy]

I showed her mine but she would'nt show me her's

 

[Ryry_1985]

Here are a handful I have found over the past year. The Specialized is my rider and is in stunning unused/lightly used shape. Sadly, the Bell helmets that I like are L/XL and are not a proper fit.

 

[Imlach]

Do any of those old helmets even come close to reaching the safety standards of modern helmets? Wouldn't mind getting my hands on some retro helmets but I suppose they're probably not anywhere near as safe as modern ones.

 

[Ryry_1985]

I think it’s fair to say that using a vintage helmet is definitely risky and almost certainly not as safe or advanced as their modern counterparts. I personally use the Specialized helmet that I posted occasionally and feel fairly secure in it as it hasn’t been crashed and has no UV damage but the Snell certification is expired. I avoid wearing it on the road or on actual rides but like it just for cruising.

This webpage shares useful information: https://bicycle2work.com/when-do-bicycle-helmets-expire/

But again, not so safe for using but fun to look at

 

[dyna-ti]

But again, not so safe for using but fun to look at

Seems thats for lids that have been worn. New in box or bag, i wouldn't have thought would have a sell by date They're going by it coming into contact with hair products, gels, sweat etc. So if yours are new and unused they should be fine.
They also state a 'breakdown of materials used in construction, but that seems a bit ambiguous.

My bnib Specialized Team Force one is sized medium, but is pretty gigantic ,in fact so much so I'm beginning to think its supposed to be worn over a woolly beanie
Mine



And with it's showy off lid cover.

 

[Once A Hero]

My limited collection, the Supermoto I’ve had from new in ‘96, whilst the other too Hammerheads are just reacquisitions of lids I had in ‘92/‘93.

 

[yakboy]

My collection as of 2 years ago. I have added another Etto to it since then

 

[mk one]

My collection as of 2 years ago. I have added another Etto to it since then
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Some of those Troy Lee's bring back memories