Any reason not to pull the trigger for IMFL?
Thanks,
-Colin
Nope. Buy it. They’re cool.
Thanks Tom. Any info about their coolness temperature-wise? They are certainly cool in all other respects.
-C
I think it depends on your position.
If your front end is very low, then I think over an IM distance you’ll really struggle to keep the tail down, which will result in a rather un-aero helmet. In that case the Chrono would probably be faster.
If you’re fairly upright and ‘head dipping’ is not an issue, I’d go for it.
I recently bought a Bell Furio. Good helmet, great deal but I’ve noticed a big difference in drag, weight and wind noise compared to my old Briko. I can only imagine the LG Rocket would be even more streamlined and I assume dollar for dollar a great way to improve your aerodynamics. Get one, I’d bet you’ll see lots of them at IMFlorida. Still kinda dorky looking but getting cooler by the day. If you just can’t handle the looks go for a Briko.
As long as it dosen’t have the peices that cover the ears. Aparently these pieces keep you hot. I’ve used both the LG and Rudy project. The RP has no peices at the ears and is much cooler then the LG. In fact I just sold the LG.
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If I remember correctly, Gary is convinced that the LG rocket “scoops” the air thus increasing drag.
Dave in VA
I found the rocket to be more prone to movement on my head - based on the longer tail - it may have just been a personal thing - but I returned it after just two short rides and replaced it with an LG chrono.
The Limar Chrono is a very nice helmet - but I have decided upon the Rudy Project Styon Open - aero benefits without the overheating or conehead look
I haven’t tried one, but I’m always a little leery of trying anything new right before a big race. I’d hate to find out that it’s hot halfway through an Inronman.
I’m waiting to get my hands on a GIRO or Bell TT helmet. Yeah, I know. Keep waiting…
~ AB ~
I can’t talk you out of it. I love it. And it is fast. Like really noticable. I’m talking like the difference between a deep-V front vs. 32 spoke front. Mine works very well with my position; I can feel the tail lightly along my back when I am in my proper position, so that is a good reminder to keep from looking down. I love it. It is warmer, but if you use sunglasses instead of the visor, you get good airflow in.
I’ve seen them on sale in the UK but they won’t sell them to US customers. I’m going to try and get a buddy to buy me one and then ship it to me. They retail for around for around US$160. The Bell Meteor II is not CPSC certified but I’m pretty sure that you can still wear it in the US in Ironman events. They are not allowed in USAT races. Anybody know differently? another issue with them is they only come in small and medium so if you’ve got a big head, forget it.
Remember the olden days, when guys illustrated their posts?
I also have the Rudy Project Styon, but I have the Comp version…the sideburns are pretty cool. Overall I think this helmet is only marginally better that a standard helmet. For some true aero benefits I think you need to step up to the euro helmets (Bell, Giro, Uvex).
Dave in VA
I use one
It works
Get it
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I use one
It works
Get it
You have which, the Styon or the euro?
I just ordered the Styon Comp. Looking forward to it.
-C
Rocket.
Thanks Tom. Any info about their coolness temperature-wise? They are certainly cool in all other respects
heating effect is probably negligible. See the gordoworld thread here for an interesting commentary:
http://www.coachgordo.com/forum2/upload/index.php?showtopic=5402
The meat of it is in Dr Coggan’s comment:
"While a specific test of aero helmets would be better, no such studies have, to my knowledge, been conducted. However, given the fact that 1) standard helmets actually don’t allow for much air circulation (esp. those available at the time of this study), 2) air speeds are always much lower in a laboratory setting than on the open road (e.g., the big fan I use in front of my trainer still only generates a ~3 m/s wind, versus 2-5x that outside), and 3) no effect was found, it is reasonable to conclude that an aero helmet isn’t going to make much, if any, difference either. This is consistent with the fact that, during exercise, relatively little heat is lost via our heads vs. other parts of our bodies (which have much larger surface area, more sweat glands, and usually aren’t covered with as much hair which can inhibit evaporation). "
I am persuaded, fwiw…