I’m currently looking at three race helmets. My concerns are as follows:
Any thoughts and input would be helpful. Thanks.
i bought the aerohead… didn’t like the way it looked and then thought aobut how hot it’s going to be ride in that.
I read rappstar’s article on the new Scott Cadence (road aero helmet) and figured, if it’s good enough for Kienle to have his best Kona ride under it, it’s good enough for me, it worked very well at IM PR yesterday. I was within 1 minute of my predicted bike split. (note said big split was a wild a$$ guess, not a scientifically (BBS, etc) modeled ride)
i bought the aerohead… didn’t like the way it looked and then thought aobut how hot it’s going to be ride in that.
I read rappstar’s article on the new Scott Cadence (road aero helmet) and figured, if it’s good enough for Kienle to have his best Kona ride under it, it’s good enough for me, it worked very well at IM PR yesterday. I was within 1 minute of my predicted bike split.
Thanks for posting about another alternative helmet. I’m wondering if anyone has any information about the helmets listed?
Why not consider a LG Po9? I love mine, it’s light and very well ventilated.
The POC is surprisingly well ventilated despite its appearance. Certainly better ventilated than the Aerohead.
i bought the aerohead… didn’t like the way it looked and then thought aobut how hot it’s going to be ride in that.
I read rappstar’s article on the new Scott Cadence (road aero helmet) and figured, if it’s good enough for Kienle to have his best Kona ride under it, it’s good enough for me, it worked very well at IM PR yesterday. I was within 1 minute of my predicted bike split.
Thanks for posting about another alternative helmet. I’m wondering if anyone has any information about the helmets listed?
My Giro Aerohead MIPS came yesterday and the first impression is good because I have a very big head, most helms do not fit but this one is ok (as my old Giro advantage).
My second impression is also ok after reading this
http://www.thomasgerlach.com/2016/07/giro-aerohead-mips-triathlon-aero.html
Here also the trick was shown to click the visor on the top of the helmet (if it rains or so)
Now I will try it out this week on the bike.
The POC is surprisingly well ventilated despite its appearance. Certainly better ventilated than the Aerohead.
I found the same when racing in the POC, did not feel hot at all. I also had no fogging issues.
The giro is just fugly and is reported to be very hot.
I used to have a P-09, and found it quite hot as well, but others seem to really like it…
For this year I plan to either use a POC again or the Scott Cadence (leaning towards this). Only small concern with Scott for me is the obvious need to wear sunglasses…don’t find them comfortable for 3+ hour rides and tend to sweat into them.
I’m kind of liking the Smith. It has two vents above the visor and visor vents. It also has two large rear vents. It’s a short tail like the POC. The visor is supposed to be high quality at Smith specializes in optics. MIPS is utilized in the helmet as well.
I like the camo or white. The camo just looks badass imho.
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2. Smith Podium-More vents and lighter than the POC (330g vs. 380g). **I read that crash data may not be good for Smith Helmets? **
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Just out of interest, where did you read this?
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2. Smith Podium-More vents and lighter than the POC (330g vs. 380g). **I read that crash data may not be good for Smith Helmets? **
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Just out of interest, where did you read this?
https://www.bikerumor.com/2016/09/28/ib16-smith-podium-blends-koroyd-mips-new-tttri-helmet/
At the bottom of the article under comments someone linked to a study that included the Smith Forefront and other helmets. It’s likely a terrible comparison and inaccurate.
I have the POC and love it, used it for an ultra du in fair weather and for an Iron in rain and hail and an international distance in November in NYC. All vastly different weather, never any temp problems. I had my best season on the bike as well. I do not have a pumpkin size head, i know a few guys who can’t use it do to size.
I thought the opposite- POC hotter than Giro. Neither bad enough to cause a concern tho.
The POC is surprisingly well ventilated despite its appearance. Certainly better ventilated than the Aerohead.
I found the same when racing in the POC, did not feel hot at all. I also had no fogging issues.
The giro is just fugly and is reported to be very hot.
I used to have a P-09, and found it quite hot as well, but others seem to really like it…
For this year I plan to either use a POC again or the Scott Cadence (leaning towards this). Only small concern with Scott for me is the obvious need to wear sunglasses…don’t find them comfortable for 3+ hour rides and tend to sweat into them.
I wore the Aerohead at two races last year. Augusta 70.3 which was hot, and Cartagena 70.3 which was off the charts hot and humid (race day heat index peaked at around 110). I didn’t think it was any hotter than any other aero helmet I’ve worn in hot environments, which are the LG Vorttice, LG P-09, Kask Bambino, and Rudy Wingspan.
Sorry about the fugly comment… 
Personal preference!!
Sorry about the fugly comment… Personal preference!!
I’m getting some very good feedback. Thanks everyone.
I really like the Smith Podium. I like the shape, venting, MIPS, and visor. Any thoughts? The camo pattern is pretty sick, but I’m wondering if I’ll wish I had bought white a few years down the road? The white is somewhat plain whereas the camo is kind of trendy. I wear a black kit with a blacked out bike so either helmet would work.
Sorry about the fugly comment… Personal preference!!
I’m getting some very good feedback. Thanks everyone.
I really like the Smith Podium. I like the shape, venting, MIPS, and visor. Any thoughts? The camo pattern is pretty sick, but I’m wondering if I’ll wish I had bought white a few years down the road? The white is somewhat plain whereas the camo is kind of trendy. I wear a black kit with a blacked out bike so either helmet would work.
Couple thoughts
Sorry about the fugly comment… Personal preference!!
I’m getting some very good feedback. Thanks everyone.
I really like the Smith Podium. I like the shape, venting, MIPS, and visor. Any thoughts? The camo pattern is pretty sick, but I’m wondering if I’ll wish I had bought white a few years down the road? The white is somewhat plain whereas the camo is kind of trendy. I wear a black kit with a blacked out bike so either helmet would work.
Couple thoughts
These are great points. The Smith and POC helmet shapes are the main selling factor for me, and they’re about the same. Competitive Cyclist had a MARCH20 (20%) off coupon, but I missed out while trying to decide on a helmet, thinking that the coupon would last through March. That would have saved some money, although they don’t have the Smith in the camo color.
You’re also right about overvaluing the longevity of equipment. The helmet will likely be used for 3-5 years. Beyond that timeframe, who knows…By then something else will be “cool”.
i bought the aerohead… didn’t like the way it looked and then thought aobut how hot it’s going to be ride in that.
I read rappstar’s article on the new Scott Cadence (road aero helmet) and figured, if it’s good enough for Kienle to have his best Kona ride under it, it’s good enough for me, it worked very well at IM PR yesterday. I was within 1 minute of my predicted bike split. (note said big split was a wild a$$ guess, not a scientifically (BBS, etc) modeled ride)
Very good writeup from rappstar on the Scott Cadence. I’m considering buying one to use for racing and training. Seems like the best of 1) aero 2) weight on head/neck 3) venting/coolness 4) ability to wear sunglasses (visor could be problematic for rainy or humid races).
Before I purchase, does anyone have recs or comparisons to the other aero road helmets? One commenter asked about the Specialized Evade, but didn’t see a response.
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2. Smith Podium-More vents and lighter than the POC (330g vs. 380g). **I read that crash data may not be good for Smith Helmets? **
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Just out of interest, where did you read this?
https://www.bikerumor.com/...ps-new-tttri-helmet/
At the bottom of the article under comments someone linked to a study that included the Smith Forefront and other helmets. It’s likely a terrible comparison and inaccurate.
I was foolish enough to follow the click trail. A Swedish Insurance company rated it poorly in the direct impact test because it was “too stiff.” The same study/test gave the highest marks to an airbag. An airbag worn around the head and deployed during an accident. I can’t say I know a thing about helmet testing, but this seemed a bit silly.
I prefer lenses/shields on helmet over glasses and the cooling potential for the Smith caught my eye. Lots of cool options in this thread though.