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Time for a new helmet


Supagav's picture

By Supagav - Posted on 19 November 2010

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

Hi All,

I just saw this article in the SMH.

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/new-bi...

Hmmm I wonder how is will impact on the laws for racing, eg does every rider now have to have a helmet that meets the new standard as well?

If anyone out there is looking for a new helmet it might pay to make sure that it meets the new standard before you buy.

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Ash C's picture

Bits and Bobs from Cycling Australia website:

AS2063 1996 and AS2063 2008 can both be used on and off road, it is just illegal to sell helmets that have a compliance sticker with the older version after 12 December 2010.

beaker's picture

Explains why I got new helmet at cost price last weekend at Mudgee Grapride!!!

Southy's picture

Should mean there are lots of bargains on helmets out there at the moment as shops will want to off load all there lad stock before they can no longer sell it.

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