Hi,
I'm registered for Rapperswil 70.3 early June. The bike course is known to be hilly (+1,100m / +3,600ft) but based on past race reports, I've decided to ride my Canyon Speedmax rather than my road bike. I'm however struggling to pick the best helmet and gearing for the race.
On the helmet, I'm currently using a Kask Mojito which is obviously far from aero. I've been considering the purchase of a TT helmet (currently debating between Oakley Aro 7 and Giro Aerohead) but am worried that those will become too hot on the climbs. Is the additional aero factor worth the momentarily grilling when going up?
Secondly, the Speedmax currently runs on a 11-28 in the back and the standard front that it came with (I believe 52/36). I've been riding in the UK and while a extra gear would be nice on some of the steeper segments, it's gone alright so far. The Rapperswil course however has portions at 10%+. For the people who have raced the course before, what was your set up?
Thanks in advance!
B
I'm registered for Rapperswil 70.3 early June. The bike course is known to be hilly (+1,100m / +3,600ft) but based on past race reports, I've decided to ride my Canyon Speedmax rather than my road bike. I'm however struggling to pick the best helmet and gearing for the race.
On the helmet, I'm currently using a Kask Mojito which is obviously far from aero. I've been considering the purchase of a TT helmet (currently debating between Oakley Aro 7 and Giro Aerohead) but am worried that those will become too hot on the climbs. Is the additional aero factor worth the momentarily grilling when going up?
Secondly, the Speedmax currently runs on a 11-28 in the back and the standard front that it came with (I believe 52/36). I've been riding in the UK and while a extra gear would be nice on some of the steeper segments, it's gone alright so far. The Rapperswil course however has portions at 10%+. For the people who have raced the course before, what was your set up?
Thanks in advance!
B