Anyone know what helmet this is?

Mar 17, 18 20:05

Post #1 of 17 (2846 views)

I was getting ready to do a 1 hour effort yesterday and testing various helmets.
A friend suggested that I try this one..by pure perception felt really good...aero.
So I used it. On a windy night and a slow track did this.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1456634889

Anyone know what it is?
I gave him $40 bucks and kept it.

Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [Bernoullitrial] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 2:14

Post #2 of 17 (2634 views)

That's a Giro Air Attack

http://www.tririg.com/galleries.php?id=2013_11_Giro_Air_Attack_Review&num=6

Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [Shambolic] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 2:36

Post #3 of 17 (2616 views)

Looks like but that's not a giro logo and there's an extra third vent on the back

Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [lacticturkey] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 2:37

Post #4 of 17 (2613 views)

Maybe a Taiwan copy then but it is a copy of an Air Attack

Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [Shambolic] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 6:08

Post #5 of 17 (2454 views)

I thought the Air Attack tested very poorly for aerodynamics. Could this be a case of the "imitation" is better than the "original."?

Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [Shambolic] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 8:42

Post #6 of 17 (2356 views)

Here's another view...I used it with the visor attached

Last edited by: Bernoullitrial: Mar 18, 18 8:43

Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [Bernoullitrial] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 8:58

Post #7 of 17 (2336 views)

Looks a lot like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Base-Camp-Cycling-Helmets-Removable/dp/

Here you can get it for $16! http://discountbikehelmets.com/...ovable-shield-visor/

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Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [Bernoullitrial] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 9:03

Post #8 of 17 (2328 views)

I'll go ahead and point out the obvious.

48kmph at Rock Hill on a training ride. Slow, outdoor track and on par with the fastest amateur hour records in the world.

:D

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Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [Morelock] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 9:06

Post #9 of 17 (2320 views)

Morelock wrote:

I'll go ahead and point out the obvious.

48kmph at Rock Hill on a training ride. Slow, outdoor track and on par with the fastest amateur hour records in the world.

:D

Wow... I did not click on the link until you pointed this out. 398 average watts for an hour (well, strava estimated. Strava probably does not know how aero he is!).... 30 mph. FAST!

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Last edited by: RowToTri: Mar 18, 18 9:08

Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [RowToTri] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 9:26

Post #10 of 17 (2292 views)

It looks exactly like that..just different paint.
It's pretty light with visor and all. 281 grams.
The price is actually quoted at $33.97..I think that you have the price for the visor alone?
https://www.amazon.com/Base-Camp-Cycling-Helmets-Removable/dp/B06Y3KX1QK

Anyway...I definitely feel it's worth $40...lol
Gonna use it in a high tempo road ride with some young bucks this afternoon.

Last edited by: Bernoullitrial: Mar 18, 18 10:00

Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [Bernoullitrial] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 12:33

Post #11 of 17 (2138 views)

Doesn't look certified, based on questions and answers on amazon, so might not be worth lugging it to an IM race just yet.

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Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [M----n] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 14:20

Post #12 of 17 (2038 views)

M----n wrote:

Doesn't look certified, based on questions and answers on amazon, so might not be worth lugging it to an IM race just yet.

Depends on how much you value your head but I value mine higher than put in a $40 knock off with no certification. I wouldn't ride with it.

Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [Shambolic] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 14:49

Post #13 of 17 (2018 views)

Well, I guess you need to weigh that risk against a watt or two.

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Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [M----n] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 14:50

Post #14 of 17 (2013 views)

Live / Watt or two??? It's a tough one...

Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [Shambolic] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 15:03

Post #15 of 17 (1984 views)

I've wondered for a while how aero the typical skater bucket helmet would be in a head-down position... Or even a K-Mart cheapy with minimal vent holes. Anyone want to do some Chung testing for me?

Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [Bernoullitrial] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 16:24

Post #16 of 17 (1918 views)

Did you click the second link I posted? Really looks like the whole helmet for $16.

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Re: Anyone know what helmet this is? [RowToTri] [ In reply to ]

Mar 18, 18 17:18

Post #17 of 17 (1869 views)

No ...I only checked on Amazon..but I did now and you are correct..thanks
It looks like he owes me a few brews..lol

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