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2004-08-16 8:33 PM

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Subject: Is a $10 helmet likely to be approved?
I got my helmet from a Target store. It was somewhere between 10/20 dollars. Is it going to be approved? Or is it just too darn cheap? I could spring for a new helmet, and I likely will, but I would like to race in it this year, and get the new helmet for next year.

2004-08-16 8:37 PM
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Check for either a Snell or ANSI approved sticker. If it has it, it's approved. Otherwise not. However, to my knowledge it is pretty much improssible to not have an approved helmet these days.
2004-08-17 12:39 AM
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I thought all helmets are approved that are sold in stores.

I think that is the rule in Canada.

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2004-08-17 6:58 PM
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I agree on checking for the sticker. However, my theory is you get what you pay for.
2004-08-17 7:12 PM
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2004-08-17 7:22 PM
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Thanks Dominic for the link.


2004-08-17 10:03 PM
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Your exactly right. Safety wise, there is very little difference between a $10 helmet and $200 helmet. However, the $200 helmet may give you (a) better ventalation and/or (b) better aerodynamics. (Which of course is so important at the speeds I ride )

2004-08-18 10:55 AM
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2004-08-18 12:32 PM
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If I spend $200 on the Lance Armstrong model how much faster will I ride?
2004-08-18 1:28 PM
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It should triple your mph, cadence, and wattage.
2004-08-18 2:17 PM
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Not to mention get you 50% more dates with attractive rock stars.

2004-08-18 2:40 PM
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You don't think that Lance's speed was because of training did ya?
2004-08-18 5:19 PM
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