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Do I Need An Aero Helmet?
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bostriguy
Jun 6, 18 10:48
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I've got Challenge Roth coming up soon and am reconsidering my helmet decision. I expect to average around 16 MPH for the bike leg. Is it worth it to wear an aero road helmet vs. "normal" helmet or should I still go with an aero helmet (eg Smith Podium TT)? I currently own the original Giro Synthe, Specialized Prevail, and Rudy Project Wingspan. Considering either the Rudy Project Boost or Bontrager Ballista for aero road helmet options.

Apart from "you should have been training in your race helmet before this" responses, I'd love your thoughts on what to go with. Thanks!
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caverunner17
Jun 6, 18 11:22
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Aero is Aero. Since you already have the helmet, why not? If you were asking about buying new, I'd say probably not worth the $$, but if you own it, seems like free seconds off to me.
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bostriguy
Jun 6, 18 11:56
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Would you go with the Wingspan then?
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SkippyKitten
Jun 6, 18 12:56
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I’d definitely go aero, or at least aero-road. Due to the way that the physics works out, you gain more than guys at the pointy end, partly because you’re out there for longer.

Definitely try them on first. I found the Ballista not very comfortable. Oddly the Aeolus is really comfortable for me.
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Jloewe
Jun 7, 18 6:39
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I asked a similar question about wetsuits last week. It kind of reaffirmed my philosophy and I’ll paraphrase a bit. Always take the speed. Disc wheel yes, aero helmet (unless it’s like stupid hot) always.
I still lapped everyone on the couch!
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LifeTri
Jun 7, 18 6:43
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SkippyKitten wrote:
I’d definitely go aero, or at least aero-road. Due to the way that the physics works out, you gain more than guys at the pointy end, partly because you’re out there for longer.

Definitely try them on first. I found the Ballista not very comfortable. Oddly the Aeolus is really comfortable for me.

I like my Bontrager Ballista
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NUFCrichard
Jun 7, 18 7:11
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bostriguy wrote:
I've got Challenge Roth coming up soon and am reconsidering my helmet decision. I expect to average around 16 MPH for the bike leg. Is it worth it to wear an aero road helmet vs. "normal" helmet or should I still go with an aero helmet (eg Smith Podium TT)? I currently own the original Giro Synthe, Specialized Prevail, and Rudy Project Wingspan. Considering either the Rudy Project Boost or Bontrager Ballista for aero road helmet options.

Apart from "you should have been training in your race helmet before this" responses, I'd love your thoughts on what to go with. Thanks!


You already have an aero road helmet and a TT helmet. Why buy another aeroroad helmet?
Is your position sub-optimal? If you ride with your head in the wind, then use the aero road helmet.

Enjoy the race, it's awesome!
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bostriguy
Jun 7, 18 12:34
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NUFCrichard wrote:
bostriguy wrote:
I've got Challenge Roth coming up soon and am reconsidering my helmet decision. I expect to average around 16 MPH for the bike leg. Is it worth it to wear an aero road helmet vs. "normal" helmet or should I still go with an aero helmet (eg Smith Podium TT)? I currently own the original Giro Synthe, Specialized Prevail, and Rudy Project Wingspan. Considering either the Rudy Project Boost or Bontrager Ballista for aero road helmet options.

Apart from "you should have been training in your race helmet before this" responses, I'd love your thoughts on what to go with. Thanks!


You already have an aero road helmet and a TT helmet. Why buy another aeroroad helmet?
Is your position sub-optimal? If you ride with your head in the wind, then use the aero road helmet.

Enjoy the race, it's awesome!

Because it's always fun to get new helmets! I think my position is pretty good in general, but worried if I'm sitting up a lot I'll lose the aero advantage or even get dinged with the full on TT helmet.
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