Is the buckle stuck, the strap twisted or a part missing? A matching spare part often solves it. Whether that is enough depends on your helmet model, the buckle system and the condition of the webbing and helmet. Here you can read how to find the right original part and when you need to replace the helmet.
| What you see | What to do now |
|---|---|
| A buckle part is missing or broken | Identify the model and buckle system, then compare the details on the spare part. |
| The strap looks twisted or has slipped | Look at the whole strap. If the routing or fit is unclear, don't force anything. |
| The webbing is cut, frayed, loose or detached | Stop using the helmet. |
| The shell or load-bearing parts are damaged | Stop using the helmet. |
| Only the removable pads are worn | Look for matching inner pads for your model. |
The KED spare parts overview shows buckles, pads and adjustment systems in one place. Start there to work out which kind of part you need.
Check the exact model name on your helmet and see which buckle system it has. The spare part's product page lists the KED models and systems it is made for. If those details don't match your helmet, it is the wrong part.
Depending on the model, KED uses different buckle systems, for example the Fidlock magnetic buckle, the ratchet buckle or the K-LOCK chin buckle. The KED Fidlock chin buckle is made for KED models with a Fidlock buckle. For KED models with the ratchet buckle system there is the KED ratchet buckle with flap.
The chin straps & buckles category shows the Fidlock chin buckle and the KED flap side by side.
How the strap runs through the buckle depends on the helmet and the system. So follow the details for your model. On the product pages of the Fidlock chin buckle and the ratchet buckle, KED links a video showing the fitting. KED recommends having the part fitted by a specialist. You can find a KED dealer near you with the dealer finder.
How to check the fit after the swap: the straps lie flat and untwisted against your head. The side straps form a Y just below the ear. One finger fits between chin and chin strap. The article Find the right bike helmet size explains more.
If the webbing is cut, frayed, loose or detached from the helmet, stop using the helmet. A new buckle won't fix that.
Some fit problems have nothing to do with the chin buckle. Removable pads and the rear adjustment system are separate spare parts.
If only the inner pads are worn, the inner pads for KED helmets category has the matching versions. Check the model details there too.
If you can no longer adjust the helmet properly at the back of your head, check the adjustment system. You'll find replacements under adjustment systems for KED helmets.
Replace the helmet after a fall or a harder impact, even if you can't see any damage on the outside. The same goes for damage to the shell, load-bearing parts or webbing. The article When does a bike helmet need to be replaced? covers the main cases in more detail.
For KED helmets there is one more rule: replace them no later than five years after the date of first use. If only a replaceable part such as the buckle, pads or adjustment system is affected, a matching spare part is often enough. Read how KED thinks about repair and replacement in Repair instead of throwing away.
