Im liking the new Kask K.31 Crono Aero Helmet I know its quite expensive, but isnt this entire sport? 
I am debating on getting a helmet with or without the front eye visor built in. Are you supposed to wear glasses under it? or is that your glasses? which helmet does everyone got? thanks ya’ll
I have the rudy project wingspan and I like it, although it is the only aero helmet I’ve ever had, so I can’t compare it to anything else.
There is only one way to find the best helmet for you and that is to get into the wind tunnel and test several of them. Just make sure you can wear it for the type distance you race. They are all good, some just slower tha others.
I picked up the LG VORTICE, it looks huge on my head.
I’ve had a Uvex (currently for sale) and just picked up a Rudy project wingspan.
I bought it because I’m not the best at turtling/keeping my head in a fixed position, and from what I understand, this is better for that.
The Uvex had a long-ish tail, but the RP is fluorescent pink
2nd vote for the Wingspan.
The best one is the one that fits your head properly and is comfortable to you. Followed by best aerodynamics in a wind tunnel for your position. Its all very subjective to you and no opinion can determine that.
The best one is the one that fits your head properly and is comfortable to you. Followed by best aerodynamics in a wind tunnel for your position. Its all very subjective to you and no opinion can determine that.
yes.
+1 more, also consider how easy it is to put it on. You will be under stress in T1 so any tie Ted could negate or diminish the gains.
I have the K31 arriving in a few days and will be using it at Texas 70.3 Raced last season in the LG Vorttice so I can let you know how the two compare.
I have the K31 arriving in a few days and will be using it at Texas 70.3 Raced last season in the LG Vorttice so I can let you know how the two compare.
great…let me know…where did you order it from and how much did you pay? trisports.com?
I got it through my tri team. I’ll definitely give some feedback on how it performs. Others I know that use it have nothing but good stuff to say about it. Lava did a review on their road helmet but the article also talks a bit in general about the quality of their products and the brand as well. http://lavamagazine.com/gear/in-the-hangar-the-kask-vertigo/#axzz1oXNjoJyx
I got it through my tri team. I’ll definitely give some feedback on how it performs. Others I know that use it have nothing but good stuff to say about it. Lava did a review on their road helmet but the article also talks a bit in general about the quality of their products and the brand as well. http://lavamagazine.com/...rtigo/#axzz1oXNjoJyx]
how much you pay??
Specialized TT3, it fits perfect, I used to have before Giro Advantage 2 and it was ok, but the Specialized is easier to put on during a race
I think the wingspan and the vortice are too big…
i had a vorttice, it has a super big profile to the gf’s disappointment and the shell wobbles even when the fit is correct.
bought a rudy wingspan for $155 and i couldn’t be happier. 50% off coupon still good code: march50
Giro Advantage has worked well for me with a homemade visor. I prefer the Selector but for tri it would be too difficult to put on. For ITTs its great. Take a few pictures from the side and see what fairs best into you back. ( or go testing )
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…bought a rudy wingspan for $155 and i couldn’t be happier. 50% off coupon still good code: march50
Where?
NO to glasses under the visor. The great thing about a visor is NOT having to fuss with glasses. I learned quickly after putting a visor on my helmet that I was scrunching my nose a lot when I wore glasses in an effort to keep my glasses in place and I was constantly struggling to see right through the top edge of the lenses (even though I had frameless glasses). The edge of the lense was directly in the center of my field of view in my aero position. Going to a visor eliminated both of these issues and I realized that I was ending long-course events with far less tension in my facial and neck muscles from the constant struggles with glasses. You don’t even realize it’s going on, but it is.
Be sure to treat the interior and exterior of the visor with Rain-X anti-fog and you won’t have issues in the rain or on humid mornings.
As for the Rudy Project Wingspan, I think it’s the most over-blown, over-promised helmet of the current crop. They always list multiple sizes on the websites that sell it, but it’s always out-of-stock in any size but the one. Then you’ll read reviews that say it’s “one size fits all.” NO IT DOESN’T. It was a HORRIBLE fit for me with huge gaps on each side of my face that made it like a big scoop grabbing at the air. I tried it for a couple of TTs on a course I’d raced many, many times. I had some of my worst times ever. If it happens to fit you, it’s probably fine. But one size fits all … IT’S NOT!!!
As others have said, what works for you will be determined in a wind tunnel or, at the very least, by getting photos of yourself on you bike wearing the helmet so you can see how it fits with your head and back position. Some helmets are great for some people and lousy for others. Very individual. No way I’d spend $350 for that Kask unless I knew it had a trial period or money-back guarantee that would allow you to remove it from the packaging and actually try it enough to snap some pics of you on the trainer.
NO to glasses under the visor. The great thing about a visor is NOT having to fuss with glasses. I learned quickly after putting a visor on my helmet that I was scrunching my nose a lot when I wore glasses in an effort to keep my glasses in place and I was constantly struggling to see right through the top edge of the lenses (even though I had frameless glasses). The edge of the lense was directly in the center of my field of view in my aero position. Going to a visor eliminated both of these issues and I realized that I was ending long-course events with far less tension in my facial and neck muscles from the constant struggles with glasses. You don’t even realize it’s going on, but it is.
Be sure to treat the interior and exterior of the visor with Rain-X anti-fog and you won’t have issues in the rain or on humid mornings.
As for the Rudy Project Wingspan, I think it’s the most over-blown, over-promised helmet of the current crop. They always list multiple sizes on the websites that sell it, but it’s always out-of-stock in any size but the one. Then you’ll read reviews that say it’s “one size fits all.” NO IT DOESN’T. It was a HORRIBLE fit for me with huge gaps on each side of my face that made it like a big scoop grabbing at the air. I tried it for a couple of TTs on a course I’d raced many, many times. I had some of my worst times ever. If it happens to fit you, it’s probably fine. But one size fits all … IT’S NOT!!!
As others have said, what works for you will be determined in a wind tunnel or, at the very least, by getting photos of yourself on you bike wearing the helmet so you can see how it fits with your head and back position. Some helmets are great for some people and lousy for others. Very individual. No way I’d spend $350 for that Kask unless I knew it had a trial period or money-back guarantee that would allow you to remove it from the packaging and actually try it enough to snap some pics of you on the trainer.
good info…thanks alot… also considering the TT3
The Rudy Project website
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