WestCoastDan

The liner of my 5 month old trek helmet is falling apart.
I have had to wash it a fair amount of times but it seems that it should last as long as the helmet; especially since I can't seem to find replacements.
That's a bummer. I don't want to have to buy a new helmet.

Any suggestions or options that might help?
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MrTuner1970

Don't wash it as often? I dunno ... I've washed mine by hand maybe 6-8 times in two years. ??? Then I replaced the helmet. But it never wore out -- just stank.

If you find a place to buy replacement liners, let us know. I also have a Trek helmet.

surgeonstone

Go to the helmet threads and decide if you really even need a helmet.

BarracksSi

Are you removing the pads from the helmet to wash them?

I've never removed mine, because it's a ***** to pull the pad off the little Velcro dots without also pulling those dots off of the foam that they're supposedly adhered to. Instead, I take the whole helmet in the shower once in a while (not much lately since I've not worn it bare-headed) and use some shampoo to clean out the inside. One thing I've never liked about velcro is that it'll wear out -- every time the pieces get separated, some of the threads on the loop side get torn.

WestCoastDan

I was actually able to find several different models' replacement pads through the Trek website. It didn't list my model, of course.
I take the pad out & wash by hand when it gets foul. When the straps start fuming I wash the whole thing in the sink.
I have found a skullcap that should help wick a bit of that toxic head-sweat away from the helmet pads, which should result in fewer washings.

I sent Trek an email asking about these specific pads; we'll see what they suggest.
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BarracksSi

Don't bother taking the new pads out, then. I'll bet that the act of removing them is most of why they come apart, no matter how carefully you do it.

The helmet itself is built to tolerate rain and snow, so washing the whole shebang won't hurt it.

MrTuner1970

I take mine out when I wash it. It helps it to dry faster. Hasn't damaged anything. Mine is a pretty cheap model -- Vapor? Paid $40 for it at the LBS.

rufvelo

Search for liner replacements at say Weber sports etc. If you're helmet insides are falling apart or starting to stink, (even after washing) replacement is best.