BELL 2R MIPS layer thing cracked

[Jesterarts]

Looks like time for a new lid.

Noticed a crack in the yellow MIPS layer thing yesterday morning.

Never crashed it, so a bit annoyed but what are you going to do.

Anyone else have this happen?

 

[Boom King]

How old.

 

[Jesterarts]

Got it Aug 2015.

 

[Boom King]

It is recommended to change helmets every 5 years. I would keep using it, personally. But each to their own.

 

[Chriso_29er]

I agree, doesn't hold any structural value. Worst thing to likely happen is it might become uncomfortable.

 

[slowmick]

Tape is you friend to stop your hair getting caught in it.

 

[Jesterarts]

Hmmm. I didn't even notice it as far as comfort goes.

Looks like I will hold onto it for a bit then. At the moment my riding is just cruising around the estate with the daughter in tow, so can't see myself coming off.

Thanks on the input guys.

 

[Haakon]

If you're really keen, find some similar material and superglue a patch over the crack. Otherwise tape - its just an interface layer.

 

[ctguru]

It is recommended to change helmets every 5 years. I would keep using it, personally. But each to their own.

I thought it was every 3 years?

 

[droenn]

Aren't those 5 year replacement cycles from ages ago? I read somewhere recently that its fine to go much longer in the absence of crashing etc. I've got a specialized tactic thats close to 6 years old that I still use occasionally.

Just having a quick look now, there is a bunch of different information e.g. https://road.cc/content/feature/241993-when-should-i-replace-my-bike-helmet

But that article finishes with:

“The MIPS liner should not be removed or tampered with,” says April Beard of Bontrager. “You can wash it with a solution of mild soap and water, without removing it from the helmet. If any part of the MIPS system breaks you should replace the helmet.”

 

[Haakon]

Time also should consider weather exposure. If its a weekend only job thats kept indoors, 5 years should be fine. If its a daily that's left out in the sun a lot, UV and sweat exposure would kill it faster.

MIPS I think can cope with that amount of breakage safely. I think helmet makers will always (rightly so if they are speaking to all users) recommend replacement for any breakage.

 

[Jesterarts]

Used Gorilla tape. Tough, sticky shit.
Taking it apart was easy, putting it back was 10/10 pain in the arse.

 

[creaky]

Is the mips later just velcro’d in ?

 

[Jesterarts]

Is the mips later just velcro’d in ?

No, it's attached my 4 rubbery tag things. You can see them in the pictures inside the shell.