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2012-08-04 4:57 PM

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Subject: Aero helmet recommendations

Long story short I'm addicted to triathlons and noticed today in my Oly that me and my Giro road helmet beat a few of the guys wearing those sweet aero helmets. This is completely unacceptable and must be fixed. I got a huge dome though. Any big headed fellas prefer any helmet vs another before I go buy a Rudy wingspan (because I think they look best).

 

Note: I plan to try all helmets on. Not exactly sure what size my head is but I wear a L Giro now



Edited by rjrankin83 2012-08-04 4:59 PM

2012-08-05 10:54 AM
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Subject: RE: Aero helmet recommendations
Wingspan helmets come in S/M size only.  So I would suggest trying one on before buying.
2012-08-05 12:35 PM
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Thanks I plan on it. 59 cm is a pretty big size M
2012-08-05 7:19 PM
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Go with the Wingspan if it fits (love mine).  Otherwise, consider the Giro A2 in Large.
2012-08-06 6:44 AM
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I doubt Wingspan will fit you... it's one size only, and pretty specific at that.

If the Giro you have today fits you well, then get a Giro.
2012-08-06 8:25 AM
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Subject: RE: Aero helmet recommendations

The aero helmet purchasing process is kind of rough, because you just don't know how a helmet is going to fit your position, and most shops don't have a selection.

Ideally, you would go to a shop with a variety of different styles, throw your bike on a trainer and test each one - have someone else look at your profile to eyeball the back-helmet interface. 

I'm in a large Giro road helmet. The shop I went to had the Giro A2, Specialized TT2 and I think a Limar Chrono - so none of the new helmets, but its the best shop/selection within 2 hours.  The Limar wasn't right for my head position, and the A2 was too difficult to get on/off, every time I thought I was going to break off an ear flap.  So, I went with the TT2.  I'm going 1-1.5 minutes faster over 20 miles with it.

 

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