question about helmets

**DDH** · 08-23-2006, 10:43 AM

Okay, this is probably going to sound like a really dumb question but I have to ask. I would rather seem dumb with you girls than ask someone face to face and see the look they give me. LOL

Can you like, hose out your helmet? I mean I have really thick hair and I sweat very heavily from my head amongst every other place.

I don't want my helmet to start stinking because those little pad things I am sure are soaking up some of that sweat. I mean my hair is wet when I get home. Even on a short 10 mile ride.

I just don't want to take a chance of messing up my helmet unknowingly, but I don't want to wear a stinking helmet either.

I did a search but cannot seem to find anything as far as washing your helmet out.

**mimitabby** · 08-23-2006, 10:45 AM

well, if rain and hot sweat can't hurt them, clean water won't either.
don't put it in the washingmachine though!

**KnottedYet** · 08-23-2006, 10:50 AM

Dunk and swirl gently in a tub of tepid water. Be aware of getting water between the styrofoam and the plastic, let it drain well and leave it to dry.

Works for me.

**DDH** · 08-23-2006, 10:53 AM

Well, DUH!!!

I didn't even think about the fact that sweat is wet. LOL

I haven't ridden in the rain yet so didn't think about that either.

Thanks Mimi, and no I wasn't planning on using the washing machine. LOL

**mimitabby** · 08-23-2006, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by DDH

Well, DUH!!!

I didn't even think about the fact that sweat is wet. LOL

I haven't ridden in the rain yet so didn't think about that either.

Thanks Mimi, and no I wasn't planning on using the washing machine. LOL

It was just a funny thought i didn't think you were going to do that.
clunk clunk clunk clunk clunk

**CorsairMac** · 08-23-2006, 11:18 AM

DDH: you may laugh but I actually got the idea here on the board: I take my helmet in the shower with me after a particurlarly hot/sweaty ride. I only use pure soap anyway so I just rinse the helmet under the shower, soap up the straps and pads and rinse everything out. I then hang the helmet on the shower head to dry before my next ride.

**Susie** · 08-23-2006, 11:41 AM

A friend of mine told me to do the following:

1. Get in the shower and get your hair lathered up with shampoo
2. Set the helmet on your head and smoosh it around so that you get shampoo all inside
3. Lather up the helmet straps
4. Rinse and let dry

I thought this sounded a little weird, but asked at my LBS. They asked the Giro rep who said "that's a great idea". Now all the guys at the shop do it. Apparently, the shampoo doesn't damage the foam and will go a long way towards getting rid of the salt and grime.

Cheers,

Susie

**Denise223** · 08-24-2006, 11:30 AM

Hi Everyone!

Since this is about helmets, and I too was interested on how best to clean my helmet.....

We have two Giro helmets from 2003, and I am thinking of getting us a couple of new ones....
My head measures 23" (big!), and my husband's head is probably 23&1/2".

I want a good coverage helmet, and was looking at the Bell Alchera helmet, and it received excellent reviews.

What do you all think??

Thanks!

Have a great day.

Denise

**Fredwina** · 08-24-2006, 12:29 PM

I have a Limar 911 ( http://www.bikemine.com/proddisplay.asp?prod=2005 ) I haven't had for a ride yet (darn arm in sling!). it has a removeable pads, which most do. The pads are made to be washed. The only caution with Limar is that they won'tone fit on a Large head. I can bearly get a Medium Bell or Giro(Bell actually owns Giro) on, and with Limar, I'm an L.
Another thing, Ideally you should have another helmet to use a Backup in case you wreck. I have an old Giro Havoc that I use for that. I view helmets like shoes, I wouldn't buy one without trying it on.
Another good site to take a look at is www.helmets.org, which is the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute

**GLC1968** · 08-24-2006, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by Denise223

Hi Everyone!

Since this is about helmets, and I too was interested on how best to clean my helmet.....

We have two Giro helmets from 2003, and I am thinking of getting us a couple of new ones....
My head measures 23" (big!), and my husband's head is probably 23&1/2".

I want a good coverage helmet, and was looking at the Bell Alchera helmet, and it received excellent reviews.

What do you all think??

Thanks!

Have a great day.

Denise

Hey Denise!

Talk about more coincidences...I used to have an older Giro helmet and I also have a HUGE head!

I purchased the Bell Alchera at the beginning of this season and I really like it! (Is it bad that I purposely picked out the dark grey so that it would make my head look smaller...dark colors are slimming, right?

)

I give it a thumbs up!

**SouthernBelle** · 08-24-2006, 12:45 PM

Now we're worrying about fat heads?

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