after reading the stuff that an aero helmet makes more of a difference than wheels do…i’m debating getting one for christmas.
but the question arises…which one?
is the old garneau prologue going to give me the same benefit as the rocket, or any of the newer $100+ more expensive helmets?
Here we go again…
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Do a search on aero helmets. This subject has been done to death.
If I’m not mistaken, the majority always vote for the new Giro aero helmet.
i did search them…came up with a bunch of threads with no real consensus…the John Cobb thread didn’t touch on the old garneau helmet either.
anyone seen a MSRP on the new giro helmet yet? tri mag had it at TBA when I saw it…
There are multiple threads about this. I’m sure you’ll find a lot of info if you search the forums.
I purchased a couple of months ago. I went with the Louis Garneau Rocket, instead of the cheaper Prologue. The Rocket is supposed to give more of an aerodynamic benefit. There are several others out there that are pretty good, too (upcoming Giro advantage, Limar Chrono, etc.). I think the Giro looks pretty cool, but I didn’t want to wait for it.
Edit: In response to your last post, I believe the Advantage will be right around the same price as the LG Rocket, somewhere between $150 and $190US.
I wear mine with the pointy end forward and although I don’t know how it tests in a wind tunnel, everyone gets the hell out of my way.
i did search them…came up with a bunch of threads with no real consensus…the John Cobb thread didn’t touch on the old garneau helmet either.
anyone seen a MSRP on the new giro helmet yet? tri mag had it at TBA when I saw it…
No consensus on ST??? That is a first.
IMO, all the helmets are going to be comparable. Try a few on, see which one fits best and makes you look most like an alien. Then write your name and phone number on the inside so it can be returned to you in case you accidently leave it in the schoolyard.
lol…i suppose consensus and ST are somewhat oxymoronic… =P
thanks…i’ll probably end up buying the cheapest one available 
MSRP on the Giro is $150, and it’s available (as a pre-order, I think) through several online retailers.
As for the “here we go again” comment, it’s two-fold:
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write your name and phone number on the inside so it can be returned to you in case you accidently leave it in the schoolyard.
A friend of mine once left his Troxel Radius Ti (not II) aero helmet in an airport…he never saw it again.
How do you think that helmet stacks up against some of the newer entries into the aero helmet market? My friend has one from his days as mechanic for the olympic team (Stephen Kent) and I can borrow it for races.
Thanks,
Dan
www.aiatriathlon.com
In order of preference
LG Rocket
Giro Advantage
Limar crono
I raced with all of them and would go Limar for weight, Giro for aerodynamics and Louis Garneau for the look
Theu are all, without exception very good and reliable helmets!
Look for the best price and go for it.
Marcos.
thanks for the list.
i’m looking at a prologue for $80 cdn, or a rocket for $160cdn… i’m not sure i can justify it for double the price…esp. since i don’t TT that much, and i’d still race tri’s with a regular helmet (i sweat like a mofo)…
So you don’t sweat in a TT?
yes, but sweating for an hour is fine. I can rehydrate appropriately.
Sweating during an Ironman in 35C weather is a different story. At IMC, the first focus is on proper nutrition and hydration, that has cost me a LOT more time in previous years than aerodynamics has…
If you want a good helmet for an IM, get the RP Syton. Better than a standard helmet for aero performance but not as hot as a full aero hemet like the rocket, advantage or meteor.
i’m actually just looking for a TT specific helmet…
i think i’m going to pull the trigger on the original prologue…the price is right.