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2011-06-24 12:27 PM

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Subject: Should I buy a Aero Helmet now?
I have the opportunity to get the Giro Advantage 2 for $60.I'm still riding a steal road bike (cant afford a new bike atm). I feel like I would look ridiculous with an aero helmet and avg 17mph on a road bike? Should I go head and pull the trig now and save the helmet for later? My current helmet is a giro atmos.

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2011-06-24 12:39 PM
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Subject: RE: Should I buy a Aero Helmet now?

If you can maintain a good, quiet body position at 17 M.P.H. the helmet may provide some benefit. Some, at that speed, but not a lot.

It woud provide much more as you approach, 19, 20 and 21 M.P.H.

2011-06-24 12:40 PM
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Subject: RE: Should I buy a Aero Helmet now?
Tom Demerly. - 2011-06-24 1:39 PM

If you can maintain a good, quiet body position at 17 M.P.H. the helmet may provide some benefit. Some, at that speed, but not a lot.

It woud provide much more as you approach, 19, 20 and 21 M.P.H.

just getting in before this thread too turns into another "what speed does aero matter" thread



Edited by Leegoocrap 2011-06-24 12:41 PM
2011-06-24 12:44 PM
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Subject: RE: Should I buy a Aero Helmet now?

would this be a large/xl helmet and where? 

I would save the money for tubes/tires to replace while riding more to get the engine stronger.

2011-06-24 12:45 PM
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Subject: RE: Should I buy a Aero Helmet now?
Everybody looks ridiculous in an aero helmet.  Yes you will see benefits.  Get it.
2011-06-24 12:45 PM
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Subject: RE: Should I buy a Aero Helmet now?

$60 is a pretty good price.  At the worst, stash it until you are ready to be dorkafied like a lot of the rest of us!

2011-06-24 12:51 PM
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Subject: RE: Should I buy a Aero Helmet now?
Tom Demerly. - 2011-06-24 1:39 PM

If you can maintain a good, quiet body position at 17 M.P.H. the helmet may provide some benefit. Some, at that speed, but not a lot.

It woud provide much more as you approach, 19, 20 and 21 M.P.H.

First, I'm amazed at how short this post is Tom...some kind of record.  I would wager this was posted from a cell phone.

To add to Tom's advice...he is referring to short distance races.  If your goal is to reduce your overall time on the bike, you will see quite a benefit during longer races by buying the helmet.  And yes...everyone looks ridiculous with one on.  I wear mine around the house backwards.  Even that is worth the $60 IMO.

ETA:  I didn't realize we were talking road bike...your race photos will look LEGIT!!!



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2011-06-24 1:08 PM
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Subject: RE: Should I buy a Aero Helmet now?
TriPatrick - 2011-06-24 1:44 PM

would this be a large/xl helmet and where? 

I would save the money for tubes/tires to replace while riding more to get the engine stronger.

No sorry it's small and medium. And it's a LBS in Miami called Mac Cycle.
2011-06-24 2:36 PM
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Yup.  Get it.

I'm not a strong cyclist and have only a road bike.

I picked up an aero helmet off ebay last year and did my best average speed ever (19.9mph).  I swear that helmet bought me a half mph.  Very non-scientific test, of course, but I was happy.

2011-06-24 3:01 PM
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Subject: RE: Should I buy a Aero Helmet now?
For 60 bucks, buy the damn thing.

When I bought my TT bike used, the guy gave me some clipless shoes free with it.

I had the option of getting some brand new ultegra pedals and cleats, and a LIGHTLY used Giro Advantage2 aero helmet for 80 or 100 bucks or something.  I don't take the helmet out much, but LOVE having the option at such a great price!

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2011-06-24 3:13 PM
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Subject: RE: Should I buy a Aero Helmet now?
I end up buying it. There are 3 more and the salesman said you can buy them from their online store if anyone is interested. http://www.mackcycleandfitness.com/ga2010101.html

2011-06-24 4:07 PM
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get it. it's a good price and worth having.

2011-06-24 4:08 PM
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Subject: RE: Should I buy a Aero Helmet now?
Leegoocrap - 2011-06-24 12:40 PM
Tom Demerly. - 2011-06-24 1:39 PM

If you can maintain a good, quiet body position at 17 M.P.H. the helmet may provide some benefit. Some, at that speed, but not a lot.

It woud provide much more as you approach, 19, 20 and 21 M.P.H.

just getting in before this thread too turns into another "what speed does aero matter" thread

 

Tom has one of the bikes I mentioned in another thread, that actually talks in a robotic voice "APPROACHING AERO MAXIMIZATION SPEED"

lolz...

2011-06-24 4:35 PM
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Subject: RE: Should I buy a Aero Helmet now?
Darn. I just bought the same helmet from another site for $66 and now I feel like I got robbed. Sorry. Can't figure out how to make it pink.....
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