Now I'm worried about my helmet in transition

Triathlon Forum
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After reading about someone losing his wetsuit after a triathlon (presumably to a thief), I worry about my expensive new aero helmet. I’ve always been concerned about how simple it would be for anyone to walk away with just about anything at most triathlons. Would an RFID alarm for my bike/helmet be a solution?

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/urdefense_1964_13701459

"Secure a tag to the item, and then set the monitor’s boundary to short (up to 30 feet) or long-range (up to 100 feet). The tiny monitor can attach to a belt loop or key ring; or slip it into a pocket or purse. If your item strays too far, a loud alarm alerts you! "

This includes a little RFID tag (1.75" x 1" x .1") that I could put in my helmet, and a monitor that I could attach to my bike (it would fit under the saddle, I think). Any separation of the two by more than 30’ would activate an audible alarm; the two would never be that far apart at a race (and it would notify me if I got on my bike without my helmet!). I’d want the helmet to sound the alarm, but I guess the monitor on my bike would sound. That’d be good if someone took my bike.

Is $40 too much to pay for paranoia?

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Two questions –

Would the extra weight slow you down?

And is it aero?

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good idea, but 30 feet is too far in a crowded transition area. 10 feet would be better.

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It would also let you know if you were leaving for the run out of T2 with your helmet still on…you don’t want to be that guy…:slight_smile:
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I hate thinking about it, but it may not be a bad idea. I’ve walked in and out of transition with my stuff without anyone flagging me plenty of times. Whose to say that someone else can’t stroll out with my gear???

In addition to all of my equiptment and my pre race nerves, I now have one more thing to worry about. Kinda takes the fun out of it…

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The answer is custom paint for style. Plus it doubles as theft deterrent.

IE, I think I would quickly notice mine on someone else’s noggin.
Caution though, spaceman attack. :slight_smile:

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This may seem simplistic, but why not just keep a duffle bag and towel in your transition area. Take the helmet off, put it in the duffle and put the towel on top of it. Its hidden until you get back to your area after the race. Sure, it might take you 5 seconds extra in transition, but it saves you $40 and the stigma of being the dude who put an alarm on a helmet!

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Lojack!!! That is your answer, Lojack. Why worry when the police will watch for you?

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I would have expected a cowboy hat style aero helmet… :wink:

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This may seem simplistic, but why not just keep a duffle bag and towel in your transition area. Take the helmet off, put it in the duffle and put the towel on top of it. Its hidden until you get back to your area after the race. Sure, it might take you 5 seconds extra in transition, but it saves you $40 and the stigma of being the dude who put an alarm on a helmet!
Geez, I already waste enough time in T1 unlocking my bike and putting the front wheel in the fork. Now you suggest I should unpack and pack my helmet, too?

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Makes you look like Bill Nye…