Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX

Apr 22, 19 8:44

Post #1 of 17 (2193 views)

I know this has likely been covered, but I could not find anything. Title pretty much sums it up, I'm trying to decide which helmet to bring to Houston. I'm coming from the PNW, so I'm not exactly heat acclimated, which is why I'm even bringing this up.

I've never felt like my Aerohead was terribly fast, and I like how the evade fits. However, the evade is new, so I don't have any real data to look at. I know it's highly personal, but what kind of time differences are we looking at here? Is this a 30-90 seconds kind of thing? Or more in the four to five minute range?

Thanks

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Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [CCF] [ In reply to ]

Apr 22, 19 8:49

Post #2 of 17 (2176 views)

I found the Aerohead to be really hot. Not sure if forecast, but Houston can be muggy. I’d rather have the comfort and cooling of the Evade and maybe be a little slower than be sweating buckets and miserable in the Aerohead.

Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [CCF] [ In reply to ]

Apr 22, 19 9:38

Post #3 of 17 (2102 views)

I have both of these helmets and have never really found the Aerohead to be as hot as some folks say it is. I've done some pretty hot and humid races with it (Eagleman to name one), and haven't had issues with being too hot. Not sure on the time loss, but I'd think you'd be giving up a good chunk of time if you wore the Evade.

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Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [CCF] [ In reply to ]

Apr 22, 19 10:26

Post #4 of 17 (2042 views)

for me, a few 70.3s and one IM with the AH...way hotter than any other TT helmet I've used. Even the old Bell Javelin felt cooler.

Last fall at IMFL- Haines, it wasn't that hot, nor super humid, but I sweat buckets in the Aerohead. In O-side few weeks ago same thing...at least you can flip up the shield for the longer climbs...obviously not going to be done at TX!

I'd use what makes you feel cool and fast. Personally I'm going back to the LG P-09 w/o the shield.

Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [CCF] [ In reply to ]

Apr 22, 19 10:42

Post #5 of 17 (2018 views)

I use both an Evade and an Aerohead. Last year I used the Aerohead at IMTX, and I am glad I did. Conditions were pretty nice last year. But in my opinion, wind is a bigger factor on that bike course than temperature and humidity. But I also think you are talking very marginal gains, so whatever you choose, don't overthink it. You'll be fine with either of those lids.

Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [anthonypat] [ In reply to ]

Apr 22, 19 10:42

Post #6 of 17 (2015 views)

anthonypat wrote:

for me, a few 70.3s and one IM with the AH...way hotter than any other TT helmet I've used. Even the old Bell Javelin felt cooler.

Last fall at IMFL- Haines, it wasn't that hot, nor super humid, but I sweat buckets in the Aerohead. In O-side few weeks ago same thing...at least you can flip up the shield for the longer climbs...obviously not going to be done at TX!

I'd use what makes you feel cool and fast. Personally I'm going back to the LG P-09 w/o the shield.

I have an Aerohead and just picked up a P-09 on sale that I'm going to try out. My main complaint about the AH is the weight on 70.3 distances - my neck gets sore after a while. I haven't found it to be too hot, but I have had sweat continuously drip onto the visor, from the inside, during a particularly hot Olympic distance race.

Weight wise, my kitchen scale says the P-09 weighs 3.5 ounces less than my AH, both in size medium and with visors on.

Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [ In reply to ]

Apr 22, 19 12:08

Post #7 of 17 (1927 views)

Bring both and pick what to use depending on the weather in the morning. Galveston was humid in the morning, so my Aerohead fogged up. I should have sprayed some anti-fog solutions before the race, so keep in mind that too.

Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [CCF] [ In reply to ]

Apr 22, 19 12:16

Post #8 of 17 (1911 views)

To each his own on if the Aerohead is a hot helmet.

It depends is the answer.

If you think Ironman is going to shirk their responsibility to police the race and let it be an ITU style race like last year then the Evade. Most of the aero benefits are negated in a 20+ person group.

If you think Ironman/the refs are actually going to do their job then to what degree? Will there be small packs? no packs? tightly enforced (hahaha who am I kidding) then the Aerohead will be a better choice.

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Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [CCF] [ In reply to ]

Apr 22, 19 14:27

Post #9 of 17 (1786 views)

evade

Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [DBF] [ In reply to ]

Apr 23, 19 21:55

Post #10 of 17 (1578 views)

DBF wrote:

evade

Arrived in Houston today, took me all of five minutes to realize I made the right choice leaving the aerohead at home. Oh damn it's humid here.

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Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [CCF] [ In reply to ]

Apr 24, 19 4:40

Post #11 of 17 (1463 views)

CCF wrote:

DBF wrote:

evade

Arrived in Houston today, took me all of five minutes to realize I made the right choice leaving the aerohead at home. Oh damn it's humid here.

Pffftttt....

This is nothing. Come back in July if you want humid.

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Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [CCF] [ In reply to ]

Apr 24, 19 7:17

Post #12 of 17 (1390 views)

I don't know what you're talking about - its practically still winter! I still see people with their UGG boots and jackets if it drops below 70.
If you're not soaking wet 10 seconds after stepping outside its a "dry" day.

Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [The GMAN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 24, 19 7:56

Post #13 of 17 (1362 views)

The GMAN wrote:

CCF wrote:

DBF wrote:

evade

Arrived in Houston today, took me all of five minutes to realize I made the right choice leaving the aerohead at home. Oh damn it's humid here.

Pffftttt....

This is nothing. Come back in July if you want humid.

It is beautiful weather right now. Doesn't get much better.

Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [anthonypat] [ In reply to ]

Apr 24, 19 8:16

Post #14 of 17 (1342 views)

anthonypat wrote:

for me, a few 70.3s and one IM with the AH...way hotter than any other TT helmet I've used. Even the old Bell Javelin felt cooler.

Last fall at IMFL- Haines, it wasn't that hot, nor super humid, but I sweat buckets in the Aerohead. In O-side few weeks ago same thing...at least you can flip up the shield for the longer climbs...obviously not going to be done at TX!

I'd use what makes you feel cool and fast. Personally I'm going back to the LG P-09 w/o the shield.

I have the aerohead and lg p-09 as well. comfort wise I like the aerohead as it doesn't pinch down over my ears. but I've used in a couple races and I was sweating bullets. the lg p-09 w/o shield is so much cooler. I might have to test out the aerohead again. It's been awhile. I do really find it comfortable

Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [The GMAN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 24, 19 8:31

Post #15 of 17 (1320 views)

The GMAN wrote:

Pffftttt....

This is nothing. Come back in July if you want humid.

I will not, thank you very much! Of course, we're bound to have another summer of wildfires at home, so I guess that's not much better.

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Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [mlevans1] [ In reply to ]

Apr 24, 19 16:51

Post #16 of 17 (1239 views)

No joke. These last two weeks have been very pleasant, it's nice to have more than 6 hours of "spring" for once.

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Re: Evade vs Aerohead for IM TX [CCF] [ In reply to ]

Apr 24, 19 16:59

Post #17 of 17 (1232 views)

Quote:

Oh damn it's humid here.

Wow. That's funny. I wore full fingered gloves and long sleeves on my ride today.

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