Detachable magnetic visors (like Giro Air attack) - remove mid-ride?

Curious about helmets like the Giro Air attack that have a removable magnetic visor that can be stored upside down on the front of the helmet if you don’t want it in front of your eyes.

Is this something that you can easily do mid-ride, say, if you’re overheating on a slow, steep climb and can readily pop the visor off and upside down, or is it hard to handle while on the go and not realistic?

Also is wiping sweat impossible with the visor down and a problem, or is it easy enough top pop off the visor to wipe sweat quickly, then pop it back?

Also, does this visor get in the way for speedy transitions when you’re trying to put it on (of course you could remove it before racing, but do you?)

It takes a good bit of effort to take it off, but locks into place fairly easily once it’s in the right general area. I’d imagine it’d be easy to do on a long climb if you’re moving slowly. On my aerohead, i have the visor mounted upside down in t1 so it’s out of the way for transition and then put it in place once I’m moving. A little awkward but it works ok. This is all for an aerohead, never tried the air attack but i suspect they’re pretty similar

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Aerohead not bad to get on with visor down in T-1

I would say if you practice taking it off before your race you could do it yes

I don’t see how I could wipe the sweat off if I have the visor down

Personally if it is hot I would never use it in a HIM or longer. Tons of sweating for me running down my face and on hard turns it will stream out the side. BUT this is when it’s literally 95% humidity and 85+ and really hitting it hard

Maybe a head band would solve it

It takes a good bit of effort to take it off, but locks into place fairly easily once it’s in the right general area. I’d imagine it’d be easy to do on a long climb if you’re moving slowly. On my aerohead, i have the visor mounted upside down in t1 so it’s out of the way for transition and then put it in place once I’m moving. A little awkward but it works ok. This is all for an aerohead, never tried the air attack but i suspect they’re pretty similar

I’m assuming you have to remove the visor before you get off the bike at T2 to get the helmet off - is that a problem at all?

I can speak to the Giro Aerohead. With practice it’s not too difficult to take off mid race. I would not advise doing at high speed because it does take a bit of effort. I knew I would need to do this at IM Canada this year since it was 95 degrees. so practiced on a few short rides. Was able to take on the start of climbs and then put back right at the top before decent. made a huge difference in the heat with it off. was able to wipe away sweat on the climbs. magnets are very strong once locked into place either on or on top.

It takes a good bit of effort to take it off, but locks into place fairly easily once it’s in the right general area. I’d imagine it’d be easy to do on a long climb if you’re moving slowly. On my aerohead, i have the visor mounted upside down in t1 so it’s out of the way for transition and then put it in place once I’m moving. A little awkward but it works ok. This is all for an aerohead, never tried the air attack but i suspect they’re pretty similar

I’m assuming you have to remove the visor before you get off the bike at T2 to get the helmet off - is that a problem at all?

Easy to get on and off with the visor on

Curious about helmets like the Giro Air attack that have a removable magnetic visor that can be stored upside down on the front of the helmet if you don’t want it in front of your eyes.

Is this something that you can easily do mid-ride, say, if you’re overheating on a slow, steep climb and can readily pop the visor off and upside down, or is it hard to handle while on the go and not realistic?

Also is wiping sweat impossible with the visor down and a problem, or is it easy enough top pop off the visor to wipe sweat quickly, then pop it back?

Also, does this visor get in the way for speedy transitions when you’re trying to put it on (of course you could remove it before racing, but do you?)

They are awesome.

I wear glasses, so I bought the Giro Air Attack last year to wear over my glasses while training. Bonus it is bright orange, so all of the cars can see me, if I wear it in a race it’s easy to spot me. I have since gotten contacts and the helmet still works great.

I had a pointy helmet (Rudy Wingspan) I ended up selling it because I hardly used it. The Air Attack was a helmet I could train and race in.

As for any and all gear it takes some getting use to, if you can’t rotate the visor up and store it during a road ride you have no business doing it in a race. The visor is not hard to detach and re-attach, but it’s not the most fluid either. Ride in it a few times before you race with it and it will give you no problems.

There is a small amount of room between visor and face for you to stick your fingers under and wipe sweat away from eyes (if you have big hands this might not work).

I find it makes my transitions faster and simpler. I don’t run with sunglasses, so for me it’s one less thing to do in transition.
-Put helmet on.
-Run out of T1
-Get on bike.
Worry about the visor later.
Yes I always flip the visor up before T2.

I have the Air Attack, which I’ve used a number of times in races…although the ST crowd would lambaste me for wearing the ‘salad bowl’. I like it. It’s comfy, and I have contacts in and it blocks the wind nicely.

I’ve never had an issue with flipping the shield, which I’ve done dozens of times in practice, when needed. It clips right back on as long as it’s aligned. I’d never reach under the shield to wipe my eyes-as I’ve done that and launched the sheild off.

I never flip it up into transition. I’ve worn sunglasses under it on very bright days without an issue.
In races, I’ve had no issues at all in terms of getting it on easily with the shield down.

When it’s super hot, I flip the shield, wipe my eyes with my sweatband, and then flip the shield back down. Easy peasy.

Dale

It takes a good bit of effort to take it off, but locks into place fairly easily once it’s in the right general area. I’d imagine it’d be easy to do on a long climb if you’re moving slowly. On my aerohead, i have the visor mounted upside down in t1 so it’s out of the way for transition and then put it in place once I’m moving. A little awkward but it works ok. This is all for an aerohead, never tried the air attack but i suspect they’re pretty similar

I’m assuming you have to remove the visor before you get off the bike at T2 to get the helmet off - is that a problem at all?

Easy to get on and off with the visor on

+1

It brushes my ears coming on and off, but no different than any aero helmet with ear flaps.

Reminding/replacing the visor takes a bit of practice, but is easily doable one handed while riding.

It takes a good bit of effort to take it off, but locks into place fairly easily once it’s in the right general area. I’d imagine it’d be easy to do on a long climb if you’re moving slowly. On my aerohead, i have the visor mounted upside down in t1 so it’s out of the way for transition and then put it in place once I’m moving. A little awkward but it works ok. This is all for an aerohead, never tried the air attack but i suspect they’re pretty similar

I’m assuming you have to remove the visor before you get off the bike at T2 to get the helmet off - is that a problem at all?

Easy to get on and off with the visor on

+1

It brushes my ears coming on and off, but no different than any aero helmet with ear flaps.

Reminding/replacing the visor takes a bit of practice, but is easily doable one handed while riding.

You guys take the helmet on/off with the visor on?? I’ve never thought of doing this… I would worry about smudging it. I don’t like messy/foggy/greasy lenses.

This brings up another topic someone else asked about in another thread. Fog.

The Air Attack has two slits in the visor that are for heat and evaporation to escape without fogging it up.

Other thread here

I don’t bother. T1 is a lot more frantic and I’m far clumsier then, so while i could probably just leave the visor down, i figure it’s better to not risk knocking it off. The magnets are super strong, but I’d manage to find a way. No issues taking it off. If it matters, i race mostly short course, so I’m flying through transition and have no issues.

It takes a good bit of effort to take it off, but locks into place fairly easily once it’s in the right general area. I’d imagine it’d be easy to do on a long climb if you’re moving slowly. On my aerohead, i have the visor mounted upside down in t1 so it’s out of the way for transition and then put it in place once I’m moving. A little awkward but it works ok. This is all for an aerohead, never tried the air attack but i suspect they’re pretty similar

I’m assuming you have to remove the visor before you get off the bike at T2 to get the helmet off - is that a problem at all?

I think it depends

If you are usually within 30 seconds of podium I would leave it on. If not I wouldn’t be concerned with a few extra seconds

Easy to get on and off with the visor on

+1

It brushes my ears coming on and off, but no different than any aero helmet with ear flaps.

Reminding/replacing the visor takes a bit of practice, but is easily doable one handed while riding.

You guys take the helmet on/off with the visor on?? I’ve never thought of doing this… I would worry about smudging it. I don’t like messy/foggy/greasy lenses.

This brings up another topic someone else asked about in another thread. Fog.

The Air Attack has two slits in the visor that are for heat and evaporation to escape without fogging it up.

Other thread here