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Aero helmet without Aero wheels?
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 2008-07-04 1:44 PM |
Master  1748     Port Moody, BC |  Subject: Aero helmet without Aero wheels?How ridiculous is it going to look if I buy an Aero helmet and I am still on my stock Eastons. They are deep rims but should I wait till I get some Zipps or Blackwells? I worked in the CDA bike transistion and there were a LOT of MOPs & BOPs that came in wearing them. Will an Aero helmet do anything other than make me LOOK faster?  |
| 2008-07-04 2:04 PM in reply to: #1508413 |
Expert 906 Brookings South Dakota | Subject: RE: Aero helmet without Aero wheels? A properly fitted aero helmet will do a lot more bang for the buck then a pair of zipps. |
| 2008-07-04 2:22 PM in reply to: #1508413 |
Champion 10668 Tacoma, Washington | Subject: RE: Aero helmet without Aero wheels? An aero helmet will do the same to your speed regardless of whether you're adding on top of aero wheels or not. First, though, make sure you've got your position dialed in (for aerodynamics and comfort, and some of that comfort comes with being in the position in practice) and that you can stay IN that position. The aero helmet will be of greatest benefit if you don't have to be moving your head around a lot. That's one of the reasons that I tend to put wheels above a helmet -- the wheels don't care what position you're in... Regardless, though, the "bang for the buck" factor definitely goes to the helmet. Will you look like a poseur for wearing one? No, you'll look like a triathlete. As for looking "ridiculous", well... Don't we all? |
| 2008-07-04 2:38 PM in reply to: #1508446 |
Veteran 235 Colorado Springs, CO | Subject: RE: Aero helmet without Aero wheels? briderdt - 2008-07-04 1:22 PM Will you look like a poseur for wearing one? No, you'll look like a triathlete. As for looking "ridiculous", well... Don't we all? A friend of mine stated that a triathlon is probably the only place that you can still look cool hanging out wearing spandex...... I am putting the wheels off until next year since it is a big ticket item.....my aero helmet is in the mail and I am still on the stock Shimano wheels. After buying the $2000 bike, I am having a hard time justifying the $1500 wheels to the wife. The $200 helmet goes over easier, hehehe  |
| 2008-07-04 3:18 PM in reply to: #1508413 |
Master 1748 Port Moody, BC | Subject: RE: Aero helmet without Aero wheels? Know what else triathletes are good at? Enabling! I was trying to get someone to talk me out of getting the helmet. All right, buying it this weekend...on line though, LBS is just too much  |
| 2008-07-04 4:00 PM in reply to: #1508413 |
Veteran 235 Colorado Springs, CO | Subject: RE: Aero helmet without Aero wheels? It's all about the support group, hehehe.....we're here for you! |
| 2008-07-04 7:21 PM in reply to: #1508413 |
Expert 906 Brookings South Dakota | Subject: RE: Aero helmet without Aero wheels? Arent support groups supposed to help people off their addictions? We just got the guy to spend 200 dollars :p |
| 2008-07-04 10:22 PM in reply to: #1508413 |
| Tyler, | Subject: RE: Aero helmet without Aero wheels? you gotta start somewhere. |
| 2008-07-04 10:58 PM in reply to: #1508413 |
Expert 1040 SF Bay Area | Subject: RE: Aero helmet without Aero wheels? Get the helmet and wear it with pride. You have to wear a helmet anyway, might as well have one that helps you. |
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