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2013-04-25 9:41 PM

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Subject: Air attack shield or Rudy wingspan
I have to pick between these two helmets and can't make up my mind price will be the same. I like the idea of the giro because I can't move my head around. Just stuck on which one to buy.


2013-04-26 1:17 AM
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Check the Kona bike count. Rudy rules!

http://lavamagazine.com/features/the-2012-kona-bike-count/#axzz2RY0AGGaW
2013-04-26 6:29 AM
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I have the air attack and LOVE it
2013-04-26 6:38 AM
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smallard - 2013-04-26 8:17 AM Check the Kona bike count. Rudy rules!

http://lavamagazine.com/features/the-2012-kona-bike-count/#axzz2RY0AGGaW

Well, that was last year. AFAIK Giro AA was only available to pros at that time.

For what I understand one of the objectives of Giro was to design a helmet that would be legal in all races, the typical aero helmet being legal only in TT and triathlon with no-drafting.

The data even show that the AA is not as aero as the Giro Selector, check here:

http://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/new-bike-gear-previews/giro-unveils-air-attack?page=0,1

So, if only straight on aero matters, the AA is not the best choice available. But it's lighter and should have a better cooling which may be well worth considering for hot races and it's more aero in cross winds too.

Haven't tried any of the above helmets though, but I go for the AA without much thought.

BR

2013-04-26 8:55 AM
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I live in florida so pretty much all races are hot. That's why I was looking at these two because they seem to have nice ventilation options.
2013-04-26 11:58 AM
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This may be common to find from other people but I have a coupon code for 40% off Rudy helmets. I think that puts them around $185 for the wingspan. (not sure what shipping is) PM me if you want the coupon code.

I have raced all distances with my wingspan and have had no problems at all.

 

2013-04-26 12:33 PM
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smallard - 2013-04-26 7:17 AM Check the Kona bike count. Rudy rules!

http://lavamagazine.com/features/the-2012-kona-bike-count/#axzz2RY0AGGaW

Didnt Rudy giveaway a whole bunch of their helmets to participants before last years Kona?

Dominate the Kona helmets list.  Damn good marketing.



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2013-04-26 1:46 PM
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Rudy had a program going if you were an age grouper that qualified for Kona you could stop by the rudy tent and get a free wingspan. Cheap marketing to put a wingspan on lots of racers at the premier event.

2013-04-26 1:53 PM
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Doesn't this violate the "nothing new on race day" theory?  If I made it to Kona, I'm not sure I'd try a new system (but I'd darn sure pick one up and try it later).

 

2013-04-26 2:39 PM
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I had it narrowed down to the same two and went with the AA Shield, primarily for the reasons Erik mentions above - a bit lighter, cooler (I race primarily in TX and the south), slightly less aero penalty in crosswinds, when looking down, etc.  Just my own personal decision.  I don't have it yet but should have it next week, pm me later if you want more opinions on it after that.
2013-04-26 10:52 PM
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Ebay AA....got mine for $100 bucks virtually brand new.

2013-04-26 11:08 PM
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You got the new air attack for $100?! If so, that's a crazy good deal. There's nothing on ebay cheaper than $175 right now and thats without the shield.

Also, to the OP, MikesBikes.com has the AA Shield for $190 on sale this week. That's $50 off, pretty good deal! Believe it ends Sunday

2013-04-27 8:37 AM
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Found a couple of sites if you use a coupon you can get it for 200 artscycler is one. Still can't make my mind up though and want it for my race in may.
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