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2011-03-21 3:38 PM

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Subject: Most Aero Non Aero Helmet

I would like to get the opinion of BT’ers in regards to this subject. 

I want to get a new helmet to supplement the one I use for training and would like to find one that is as aerodynamic as possible without being an Aero Helmet. 

Any suggestions, opinions?



2011-03-21 3:38 PM
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2011-03-21 3:42 PM
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Wink That could be an option, in that case what is the most aero tape that you would recommend

2011-03-21 3:49 PM
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Nothing beats a used shower cap to cover up the whole thing.

2011-03-21 3:51 PM
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The less vents the better.

Tape over your current vents as mentioned above
2011-03-21 3:55 PM
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Ok, let me rephrase my objective.  I'm going to get a new helmet, and while i'm at it i would like to find the most aero option (Tape Free) without going the Aero Helmet way.


2011-03-21 3:58 PM
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Hard to say as it depends on your position on the bike but I've never really heard folks compare non aero helmets as to which one is most aero. Goal is to reduce your coefficient of drag and that depends on your body position so no one is best for everyone type answer.

I'd say save your money on a second helmet, consider getting latex tubes for your tires to race on and even a wheel cover for your rear wheel both would probably give you much more gains than a second non aero helmet.

 

2011-03-21 4:06 PM
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Non aero helmets are, well .......... non-aero.

You could get a Lazer Helium and the optional rain cover. When you want to go aero, pop on the rain cover.

One of our industry's leading aerodynamacists recently told me that everyone has an optimum aero helmet, but a taped up road helmet (or the option I described) is often more aero then the wrong aero helmet for a given rider and his/her position.

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2011-03-21 4:06 PM
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I am assuming that you need a new helmet anyway, right?  If so, the fastest one in a tri is one that you can put on quickly!  I swear that I lost seconds (if not minutes) fighting with my old helmet that didn't really fit my head shape very well (and was even worse with a ponytail).  It's not something that ever occurred to me until I started doing tri's.  This year, I've got a new helmet that actually fits and I'm hoping it helps my transition times!
2011-03-21 4:07 PM
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If you're going to get a second (race?) helmet, why not go aero? Otherwise I'll x2 what Kathy said.
2011-03-21 4:10 PM
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Subject: RE: Most Aero Non Aero Helmet
KathyG - 2011-03-21 4:58 PM

Hard to say as it depends on your position on the bike but I've never really heard folks compare non aero helmets as to which one is most aero. Goal is to reduce your coefficient of drag and that depends on your body position so no one is best for everyone type answer.

I'd say save your money on a second helmet, consider getting latex tubes for your tires to race on and even a wheel cover for your rear wheel both would probably give you much more gains than a second non aero helmet.

 

I'm not looking for a second Helmet with the purpose to be more aerodynamic, or trying to be more aerodynamic per say.

I want to get an additional helmet to have in the office for those days when i leave the road bike there that way i dont have to carry it with me to use it in the tri bike. 

That was my purpose with this post to see if someone had gone through this same process.  I'm considering the Lazer Helium for which you can get a snap on cover to seal the holes for whenever you want to be aereo.

If anyone else has other recomendations......... 



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yaqui - 2011-03-21 5:06 PM Non aero helmets are, well .......... non-aero. You could get a Lazer Helium and the optional rain cover. When you want to go aero, pop on the rain cover. One of our industry's leading aerodynamacists recently told me that everyone has an optimum aero helmet, but a taped up road helmet (or the option I described) is often more aero then the wrong aero helmet for a given rider and his/her position. scott

That is the one that i'm considering so far....thanks

2011-03-21 4:33 PM
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2011-03-21 6:10 PM
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Unless your racing from your office...I would just go for the most comfortable/coolest looking helmet.
2011-03-21 6:51 PM
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how about an lg chrono. nice short tail aero helmet without the ear covers. i got one and love it.
2011-03-21 7:57 PM
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Get a shell for your helmet  $50+/-

http://shop.smartmount.net/Smartmount-Helmet-Racing-Shell-20.htm?categoryId=-1 

and Bob's your uncle.

 



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