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 2009-07-31 4:27 PM |
Extreme Veteran  495   Stamford, CT |  Subject: I did it. I bought an aero helmet.I broke down and bought an aero helmet today. I think they look really silly, but after my coach yelled at me for using Zipp wheels with no aero helmet I decided to take the plunge. It's a Giro Advantage2 with red trim (to match my P3 of course  ). I'll be trying it out this weekend in a sprint tri -along with 808 front and disk rear zipps in prep for my 1/2 next month. At least I'll look fast |
| 2009-07-31 4:28 PM in reply to: #2320416 |
Pro 4827  Plano, Texas | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. jellyfish - 2009-07-31 4:27 PM I broke down and bought an aero helmet today. I think they look really silly, but after my coach yelled at me for using Zipp wheels with no aero helmet I decided to take the plunge. It's a Giro Advantage2 with red trim (to match my P3 of course ). I'll be trying it out this weekend in a sprint tri -along with 808 front and disk rear zipps in prep for my 1/2 next month. At least I'll look fast Something new on race day? |
| 2009-07-31 4:30 PM in reply to: #2320416 |
Extreme Veteran 495 Stamford, CT | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. yeah, this is just a fun race for me. I'm also test riding the course tomorrow with all the gear. Edited by jellyfish 2009-07-31 4:30 PM |
| 2009-07-31 4:33 PM in reply to: #2320416 |
Pro 4827 Plano, Texas | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. We need pictures. It sounds like a cool setup. |
| 2009-07-31 4:33 PM in reply to: #2320416 |
Pro 4528 Norwalk, Connecticut | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. jellyfish - 2009-07-31 5:27 PM I broke down and bought an aero helmet today. I think they look really silly, but after my coach yelled at me for using Zipp wheels with no aero helmet I decided to take the plunge. It's a Giro Advantage2 with red trim (to match my P3 of course ). I'll be trying it out this weekend in a sprint tri -along with 808 front and disk rear zipps in prep for my 1/2 next month. At least I'll look fast i call BS, you do not "LOOK" fast.....you ARE fast!!!!! I am coming down to Greenwich to watch and cheer, hopefully i will see you and your new aero helmet Sunday!!! |
| 2009-07-31 4:38 PM in reply to: #2320416 |
Extreme Veteran 614 | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. Remember, pointy end back.  |
| 2009-07-31 4:52 PM in reply to: #2320444 |
Veteran 499 El Segundo, CA | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. WelshinPhilly - 2009-07-31 2:38 PM Remember, pointy end back. So that must be the Eagleman I've heard so much about. |
| 2009-07-31 5:00 PM in reply to: #2320416 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. FREE SPEED!!!!! Well, $150 speed anyway. You deserve it. |
| 2009-07-31 5:41 PM in reply to: #2320416 |
Extreme Veteran 495 Stamford, CT | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. |
| 2009-07-31 6:06 PM in reply to: #2320464 |
Master 1472 | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. Longshot - 2009-07-31 2:52 PM WelshinPhilly - 2009-07-31 2:38 PM Remember, pointy end back. So that must be the Eagleman I've heard so much about.
Holy crap that's funny! |
| 2009-07-31 7:27 PM in reply to: #2320464 |
Extreme Veteran 495 Stamford, CT | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. Longshot - 2009-07-31 5:52 PM WelshinPhilly - 2009-07-31 2:38 PM Remember, pointy end back. So that must be the Eagleman I've heard so much about. Wait...that's not the way you wear it? |
| 2009-07-31 8:04 PM in reply to: #2320444 |
Veteran 281 | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. WelshinPhilly - 2009-07-31 4:38 PM Remember, pointy end back. CRAP THAT IS FUNNY! |
| 2009-07-31 8:21 PM in reply to: #2320416 |
Expert 1484 | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. Now you need to accessorize the helmet... I figured the below was about right for my new Aero Helmet: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp... (TriDork.JPG) Attachments ---------------- TriDork.JPG (76KB - 0 downloads) |
| 2009-07-31 9:50 PM in reply to: #2320416 |
Extreme Veteran 657 | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. I saw someone out training with one a few days ago. I may now have the courage to do it. |
| 2009-07-31 10:24 PM in reply to: #2320416 |
Master 1325 Lake Oswego, OR | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. I just bought the same helmet today to wear in my race Sunday. I went in to buy my first TT bike and wanted to get into the mood while I make my final selections. |
| 2009-07-31 10:54 PM in reply to: #2320416 |
Expert 1073 scottsdale, az | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. AWESOME!!! I'm getting a p3 in 4 days and have an aero helmet. I may not BE fast but will look it. Pictures!!!! Have fun in the race! |
| 2009-07-31 11:04 PM in reply to: #2320955 |
Master 1325 Lake Oswego, OR | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. gymgirlx - 2009-07-31 8:54 PM AWESOME!!! I'm getting a p3 in 4 days and have an aero helmet. I may not BE fast but will look it. Pictures!!!! Have fun in the race! How did you decide between the P2 & P3? I can't seem to decide. I'm leaning toward the P2 so I will have the extra bucks to put into a better set of race wheels. |
| 2009-07-31 11:14 PM in reply to: #2320963 |
Expert 1073 scottsdale, az | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. E=H2O - 2009-07-31 11:04 PM gymgirlx - 2009-07-31 8:54 PM AWESOME!!! I'm getting a p3 in 4 days and have an aero helmet. I may not BE fast but will look it. Pictures!!!! Have fun in the race! How did you decide between the P2 & P3? I can't seem to decide. I'm leaning toward the P2 so I will have the extra bucks to put into a better set of race wheels. I would have bought the P2 BUT, I found a new P3C ( dura-ace) from 2008 for "only" 400 more than the P2c. If I got the ultegra package it would have been only 100 more than the P2. Personally, I didn't want to regret that I "may" want something better in 2 years. I'm hoping this will last me QUITE a while. There went all my college spending money.  |
| 2009-08-01 6:22 AM in reply to: #2320416 |
Master 1853 syracuse | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. looking at your speed, one would think you already have one....wow--you are FAST! never thought about the race wheels and not having an aero helmet....your coach makes a good point...1000+ for wheels, yet no aero helmet? I'm in that boat.....hmmmm....maybe I should buy one...  that new Rudy project one is pretty sweet...though $300 for a helmet is difficult to justify. wait a second....no its not.... |
| 2009-08-01 12:49 PM in reply to: #2320968 |
Master 1325 Lake Oswego, OR | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. Wow that's a great bike for a great price. Nice score. Don't worry about the spending money. You'll have the bike for years, long after the hazy memories of partying would have faded. |
| 2009-08-02 8:58 AM in reply to: #2320431 |
Extreme Veteran 495 Stamford, CT | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. Well, I guess the helmet was worth the investment! I got runner up to Kona AG record holder Donna Kay-Ness - I managed to hold her off on the bike but she passed me mid way thru the run. The best part is that I won enough loot to cover the helmet cost I'll post some pics later today! |
| 2009-08-03 9:36 AM in reply to: #2320429 |
Extreme Veteran 495 Stamford, CT | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. Race day photo! (6528_1143267075716_1648671311_370097_4860491_n.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 6528_1143267075716_1648671311_370097_4860491_n.jpg (33KB - 2 downloads) |
| 2009-08-03 9:46 AM in reply to: #2321370 |
Expert 1139 Austin | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. E=H2O - 2009-08-01 12:49 PM Wow that's a great bike for a great price. Nice score. Don't worry about the spending money. You'll have the bike for years, long after the hazy memories of partying would have faded. That's how I justified mine still being in college  Definitely lookin fast! Edited by F1longhorn 2009-08-03 9:47 AM |
| 2009-08-03 10:11 AM in reply to: #2323717 |
Pro 4827 Plano, Texas | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. jellyfish - 2009-08-03 9:36 AM Race day photo! Edited by KenD 2009-08-03 10:12 AM |
| 2009-08-03 10:27 AM in reply to: #2323806 |
Extreme Veteran 495 Stamford, CT | Subject: RE: I did it. I bought an aero helmet. no idea if I went faster because of the helmet or the wheels, but I averaged about 22 mph on a very hilly technical course in the rain so it couldn't have hurt. Edited by jellyfish 2009-08-03 10:27 AM |
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