Shoei Qwest Paragon TC1 - Happy Birthday!

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How frequently do they recommend you should replace your bike helmet?

I bought my current "best" helmet, the Shoei Qwest on February 5th 2013 - EIGHT years ago today!!!!!!!!

It still looks nearly new. Only the addition of the Cardo and the French law reflective stickers.



It's still an argument whether the stickers are required or not. The French said yes for everyone but the EU legal service said not. So I put them on rather than have a roadside discussion with an Agent de Police.



The Cardo works okay but is getting very long in the tooth. It connects to my android phone and the TomTom. 

Unlike a lot of people I am happy for it not to play MP3 🎶 to me as I ride along. As long as I get satellite navigation directions I am okay.

So new helmet or not? I am feeling not at the moment.

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