BUY THE RIGHT CRASH HELMET

THE HELMET IS the most important piece of riding kit any of us will buy. Wearing a crash helmet is compulsory in the UK because it’s been proven that they save lives. First and foremost, they are items of safety apparel – but they don’t last forever. The exterior shell eventually becomes brittle with exposure to the sun’s UV rays, while the expanded polystyrene (EPS) liner gradually dries out and degrades, mostly because of the heat from the wearer’s head. The lifespan of a helmet is seven years, or about 40,000 miles. Helmet care Clean it regularly with warm, clean water (if you use washing-up liquid, rinse it well). Take the visor off to wash it with clean water – no soaps. When the helmet’s clean, polishing it with bike polish will…

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RiDE United Kingdom (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2018

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