Replacing Helmet Buckle Male Clasp
05-07-22, 09:03 AM
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Replacing Helmet Buckle Male Clasp
I have a Giro Syntax MIPS. The male part of the side-release buckle fell off, not to be found. I've been measuring and not sure if a replacement should be 3/4" or 13/16". There are a lot of choices, and not sure about whether the replacement should be described as "curved." And, looking for a wiki how type tutorial on how to thread the buckle and to help me decide whether or not it should be sewed into position.
05-07-22, 09:06 AM
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Buy a whole new buckle (male/female) and take your helmet and new buckle to a shoe or luggage repair shop.
Edited to add: A cheap and easy way to find a plastic side clip buckle is in a department store’s dog collar section.
Edited to add: A cheap and easy way to find a plastic side clip buckle is in a department store’s dog collar section.
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05-08-22, 06:52 AM
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05-08-22, 07:07 AM
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Try a fabric or crafts store. There's a Joann's Fabrics & Crafts store down the street from me that has a whole bunch of different sizes of plastic buckles. Michaels or Hobby Lobby might have them, too.
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fwiw - lately, after adjusting my helmet for whatever headwear I have underneath, I wrap a a small piece of tape around the loose end. this keeps the adjustment & prevents the loss of that male clip. I had 1 helmet, whose strap, was particularly vulnerable for this. the little rubber o-ring intended for the purpose, was inadequate
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05-09-22, 07:45 AM
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When something like a hard plastic buckle breaks (or disappears) I often take that as a signal that it's time to replace the helmet.
05-09-22, 08:20 AM
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Fire off an email to Giro. While many times such things are fruitless, I still find that occasionally it gets results. Maybe they'll put one in the mail to you.
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Ya can print one out... I would use ABS instead of PLA... Still buying one pre-manufactured would be best as your printed version would be unproven...
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1416
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1416
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If you have an REI, Dick's Sporting Goods or other outdoor store nearby, go tho their customer service. Backpacks use the same or very close clips.
I keep a Speedy Stitcher on hand for all sorts of useful stuff. (An awl you load with waxed nylon or polyester thread.) One stitch with that keeps helmet strap ends in place.
The Speedy Stitcher is an incredibly useful tool. I've repaired cycling shoes, panniers, backpacks, tents, sails and created all sorts of useful things with it. Most of my bike tool bags have velcro or straps Speedy Stitched on. My avatar bike has a 12 tooth cog hanging from a velcro strap and the Pedros Trixie hub wrench and lockring spanner strapped in place underneath.
I keep a Speedy Stitcher on hand for all sorts of useful stuff. (An awl you load with waxed nylon or polyester thread.) One stitch with that keeps helmet strap ends in place.
The Speedy Stitcher is an incredibly useful tool. I've repaired cycling shoes, panniers, backpacks, tents, sails and created all sorts of useful things with it. Most of my bike tool bags have velcro or straps Speedy Stitched on. My avatar bike has a 12 tooth cog hanging from a velcro strap and the Pedros Trixie hub wrench and lockring spanner strapped in place underneath.
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You have options:
1) email Giro directly and ask
2) go to the bike shop and ask
3) go to REI and buy new male and female parts that fit the strap
1) email Giro directly and ask
2) go to the bike shop and ask
3) go to REI and buy new male and female parts that fit the strap
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fwiw - lately, after adjusting my helmet for whatever headwear I have underneath, I wrap a a small piece of tape around the loose end. this keeps the adjustment & prevents the loss of that male clip. I had 1 helmet, whose strap, was particularly vulnerable for this. the little rubber o-ring intended for the purpose, was inadequate
one of the many uses for old tubes...
OR
you can also use those black wire wraps that are used for holding cords on electronic devices wrapped.
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