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Old June 26th 09, 05:53 PM posted to rec.bicycles.rides
Mike Jacoubowsky
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Default Inside of helmet fit pads .. ?? Replacements ~ ??

"Clyde Henpecker" wrote in message
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I own a Bell Helmet.. EVO model .. I think that is it ..

The fit pads.. which are little sponge like dealy's which either
stick in or velcro in .. to the inside of the helmet..

They are worn from sweat etc..

I called REI .. nope.. they don't have em.

Looked on Nashbar .. could not find them..

What do ya do when the fit pads on the inside of the helmet
get worn out? Where can one find them?

Any good ideas?

Thanks all...


This is not one of the original "Evo Pro" designs from back in the very
early 90s is it? If so, and if you believe helmets work, it's probably
time to get something newer. At that age, it's not just the expanded
polystyrene to be concerned about (which is basically inert but becomes
damaged from being knocked around over the years) but the straps. Straps
that old may not be in great shape, and it doesn't matter how the rest
of the helmet is holding up if the straps aren't up to snuff.

We frequently have customers coming in looking for pads for their
helmets, and ask them to bring the helmets in so we can figure out what
would work. But what we're actually doing is having them bring in these
fossils and show them how bad a shape the straps are in and that it's
probably not safe to continue using. If the helmet's in great shape, no
problem. But it's just not that expensive to buy a new helmet; what you
get for $45 now is a lot nicer than what $100 got just a few years ago.

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReactionBicycles.com


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