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Originally Posted by derbydave
You don't want to shop on price alone. Super cheap helmets might not be what they seem.
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Wow, that was very educational. You get what you pay for and a brain bucket is not an item to skimp on. Anyone in the market for a new helmet should go around to different bike shops and try a test fit and a walk around the shop to get a feel for the helmet and it's comfort. Check for vents that can be operated with gloves too.
Check a helmet for date of manufacture. This is critical. As a rule of thumb a helmet have a 5 year life span. After that most materials start to break down so your protection will fade with time. A helmet that is available and fits nicely but is 2 years old could offer a substantial saving if you dicker a bunch.
Shoei has a 2 year shelf life and an additional 5 years after purchase and use. I have their Multitech flip face and it really works for me. Picked it up after a bike show and a dealer was over stocked after the show. Only a year of shelf life and 2/3 the price. Still the most expensive helmet I have ever owned but well worth the price in my opinion.