LAI wrote:
gregtay wrote:
I am looking to replace my Aerohead which just doesn't work for me
What doesn't work? Weight? Temperature? FOV?
I'm not on this bandwagon of going road aero vs pure aero. But if weight is the concern you might look at the POC Cerebel. It's lighter, has an amazing FOV, and while it can get hot when it is hot out, it's by no means an oven.
Something to consider. The way most road lids are made the brow will get in your line of sight if you have a low head position. This means that even if you have rimless glasses that you'll be holding a higher head position to see the same distance up the road compared to the POC and others like it (e.g. Aerohead). It is more likely than not that holding your head higher in the wind will be slower in terms of CdA.
Weight was a big factor but mainly it was the only helmet I have ever raced in which I just "wanted it off my head as quickly as possible" during the race. I usually don't even think about my helmet but for some reason each race in the aerohead I was consumed by thinkign about the thing on my head. I think it was partly the weight (I could feel it up there) and I also found that when breathign hard the lower lip of the shield seemed to catch the air as I exhaled which was 1) loud and 2) (likley jsut in my head) made me feel like I wasn't getting enough fresh air stream over my mouth. (again.. I am sure it was just in my head but it happened all three times I raced in the thing so I gave up.) I like how it fits but just not works the anxiety it causes (even if just in my head!)
I'm also not sold on the "aero road > "full aero" helmet... I have a hard time believing they cna be all that close in a wind tunnel. I ordered up the Podium and it will be here tomorrow and I will give it a few training rides before Oceanside to see how I like it. I still have the Aerohead and (gasp!) a Win57 sitting on the shelf so I have options if the testing doesn't go great.
I did pick up the Ignite for my wife which arrived yesterday (in a cool chalk green color) and I am super impressed with that helmet. Most importantly she loves it so we will call that a win.
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