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ConfusedNegi t1_jdj44bt wrote

You already know that you have to replace after a crash, but you are also supposed to replace them every 5 years too.

Go to a reputable bike shop and find one that fits your head. There are plenty of good brands, but you want something that fits and is comfortable to wear.

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lumcsl2022 t1_jdj41zs wrote

I ride a mountain bike so I ride with a full face helmet but a lot of us mainly use, Troy lee, 100percent and fox.

I haven’t looked but I’m sure they will all make road design helmets.

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this_is_sy t1_jdizt1j wrote

I have a pair of docs I bought around 2010, made in China. They are still in great shape after ~13 years of regular wear.

That said, the soles are really different from these, and IMO they don't have the grip they used to in the 90s. I definitely wouldn't wear them for outdoorsy type pursuits nowadays, they're for fashion only.

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Muncie4 t1_jdixy8c wrote

Silicone is the material. PIAA was the starter/most popular, SilBlade is a cheaper option. My PIAAs lasted me 10 years on first set. Got inserts and they are like 7ish years old now. Plus the silicone coats your windshield and give you a light RainXish coating. Procedure is alcohol clean the windshield, put the wipers on, turn on wipers dry for 4-10 minutes to bed in/coat the windshield, then you are good.

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kuddlesworth9419 t1_jdixaa4 wrote

Not sure what I have on my Jaguar but after 3+ years or so they still work very well. Probably Bosch or something. I will probably replace them soon enough or at least if they rip or something. I need new washer jets really, there are some aftermarket ones that are a good improvement.

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Gah_Duma t1_jdiuyxs wrote

A little more obscure than Bosch, but I've found them to be superior and last longer. PIAA Si-Tech. Lasts 5-7 years for me with no streaking.

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DCLexiLou t1_jdiu55y wrote

Seemed to and actually did last for years are two different things.

Wiper blades on average need replacing every 6 months, the materials in premium brands are better than the cheap stuff but they will still wear out, they'll just work better while they wear out vs. ripping or shredding that can occur with cheap blades.

Bosch and Michelin have quality blades.

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ClnSlt t1_jditc3b wrote

Adidas Copa Mundial for life! Been wearing those since I was a little kid :).

Keep them clean and conditioned and they should last a very long time. Don’t walk on concrete, etc with any cleats.

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