Helmet prices

[Mikefule]

OK, so let's accept that in some circumstances, the price of not wearing
a helmet can be very high indeed. But...

My open face helmet just about gave up the ghost recently. The cradle
was held in place with Velcro discs. These lost their stickiness.
I've replace them before, but now the helmet is so old and greasy that
new ones won't stick.

So I treated myself to a new helmet.

So what is there in a helmet? An expanded polystyrene moulding. An
outer plastic shell. A couple of webbing straps. A few buckles and
catches. A plastic visor.

£50.

£50 would buy a cheap TV, VCR or DVD player. £50 would buy a cheap
motorcycle helmet.

Expanded polystyrene mouldings are part of the free disposable
packaging for almost every electrical item you buy.

You can buy a rucksack or bumbag with no end of webbing straps and
buckles and catches for about £20.

A plastic shell? Multi-part children's toys made of plastic are
virtually given away free. You can buy a CD or DVD in a plastic case,
and with loads of intellectual property on it, for £15.

Why are helmets £50? I think it's exploitation.


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[Brian MacKenzie]

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[Tim Morin]

Speakin of helmets, I'm in need of a new skid lid. Any suggestions?


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[Tmornstar]

If you are looking for great, yet inexpensive helmets for a group
visit:

http://www.prorider.com/nonprofit/

You can’t beat the prices for your club or community group. This what
we use with the St. George’s Unicycle Club and teh Memphis Unicycle
Club to ensure everybody is covered (you might say) and they all look
the same for our performances / demos.

Tommy


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[Brian MacKenzie]

Tim Morin wrote:
> Speakin of helmets, I'm in need of a new skid lid. Any suggestions?



any mountain bike helmet works well.

i've been a fan of Gyro helmets, but realistically anything at the bike
store would do. general rule of thumb, the more you pay, the better
ventilation you get. and it gets hot out there!


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[andycookuk]

Mikefule wrote:
> Why are helmets £50? I think it's exploitation.




I've just bought a Skate style helmet for £15 from Chain Reaction
Cycles
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=1979

If your after a mountain bike type helmet I'm sure there's a few that
you'll fancy. They're all reasonably priced and Postage and Packaging
is free :)

Worth a fancy!
AndyC


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[kington99]

And i bought the 661 mullet (one up from the dirtlid) for £20, also from
chainreactioncycles. Sounds like you got ripped off, helmet companies
must be making a killling, expecialy as there's no VAT on helmets so
they get 100% of that money.


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[Eddbmxdude]

I just recieved my 661 Dirtlid (i ordered a Mullet) from
Winstanleysbmx.com. Cost me £26, which isn't bad but the service was
rubbish! Im just going to keep the Dirtlid as i can't be bothered with
the hassle of returning the helmet and i need it for BUC. What are
peoples opinions of the Mullet?

Rock on!
Edd

Just checked out chainreactioncycles.com, Bummer, i got ripped
off!


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[jake_amos]

i reckon for looks and saftey you cant go past 661 mullet


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[Loosemoose]

You have to remember that cycle helmets have 1 thing over all the cheap
goods mentioned... They have to be safety tested and certified, and
that costs a lot of money. a CE or British Kite mark test for a cheap
plastic toy is nowhere near as rigorous as the full CEN helmet tests
for european countries. I don't know how much this should add to a
helmets costs, but £50 seems hugely inflated for something that other
manufacturers can sell for £15.

Loose.


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[joemarshall]

Mikefule wrote:
> Why are helmets £50? I think it's exploitation.



It's because you bought an expensive helmet. Cheap helmets start around
a tenner. They're tested to the same safety standards. You can get a
nice and well ventilated bike helmet for £30 no problems.

Obviously the cost of most things isn't really related to the cost of
the raw ingredients involved in them. Expensive helmets are expensive
because people are willing to pay £50 (or £100 or whatever) for a
helmet with more ventilation that weighs less. So the manufacturers
produce a range of helmets with varying weights and amounts of
ventilation.

I guess most people buying a £50 or more helmet will have spent
£500-£3000 on a posh bike, so can afford it anyway.

Joe


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[lucky_8]

Tmornstar wrote:
> If you are looking for great, yet inexpensive helmets for a group
> visit:
>
> http://www.prorider.com/nonprofit/
>
> You can’t beat the prices for your club or community group. This what
> we use with the St. George’s Unicycle Club and teh Memphis Unicycle
> Club to ensure everybody is covered (you might say) and they all look
> the same for our performances / demos.
>
> Tommy


dude this is a great deal and they look like good helmets


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[unicus]

For a little over £50 I’ve just bought two helmets, 'this one'
(http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7123) for me
and 'this one'
(http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7190) for my
son. I think that's too much though.


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[trials_uni]

i guy came into the bike shop i work at today and laid down $275 on a
Giro CF helmet. but he is a full time racer and he needs to be as light
as possible(at least thats what he told me.)


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[Mikefule]

I don't know why, but my computer posted the same thread twice, and two
parallel discussions have started.

I've tried helmets in two or three shops over the last few weeks, and
wasn't happy with the fit or quality. I bought one on Saturday. I was
reasonably satisfied with the fit and quality. Given that the cheaper
ones didn't suit, I had little choice but to pay the higher price.

The point being that helmets are overpriced for what they are. But I
suppose so are shoes and shirts.

I have nothing further to say on this subject. Perhaps we could discuss
religion?
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