Does anyone know what helmet Dave Mirra is wearing in the Day 5 Kona image gallery?
bambino. he seems to wear it all the time.
Thanks. The logo looks like it says “HED”. I was wondering if they have a new helmet coming down the pipe.
That is not a HED logo, it is this logo (above the BB):
http://instagram.com/p/t867BzvYyg/?modal=true
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Someone who rides in the tri club in North Carolina (where he lives) said he trains with an aero helmet all the time. They also said they would give him a hard time about it, but since he is faster than everyone else they don’t. He seems very cool and laid back…talked to him in Raleigh 70.3 and he was very nice and not egotisitical at all…just pumped up about his performance with the post race high. Incredibly lucky life…ride BMX bikes, retire and now travel and train all the time.
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you guys make mirra’s aero helmet?
Well God technically makes everything soooo…
pretty sure its just a decal of theirs on his Kask helmet.
Someone who rides in the tri club in North Carolina (where he lives) said he trains with an aero helmet all the time. They also said they would give him a hard time about it
Not to threadjack, but I never understood this. Everyone always says you should never do something on race day that you did not do in all of your training, but then people talk about how they have race day only wheels & how no one needs to wear an aero helmet except on race day.
If you are out on a beach cruiser doing a leisurely ride with your kids, I can see not wearing your aero helmet. But if you are out on a training ride, why would you not wear the same helmet you plan to wear on race day?
Not to threadjack, but I never understood this. Everyone always says you should never do something on race day that you did not do in all of your training, but then people talk about how they have race day only wheels & how no one needs to wear an aero helmet except on race day.
If you are out on a beach cruiser doing a leisurely ride with your kids, I can see not wearing your aero helmet. But if you are out on a training ride, why would you not wear the same helmet you plan to wear on race day?
After using something a few times, you can tick off the “It Works” checkbox. I’ve rode my aero helmet at a few key sessions and minor races after I bought it, saw that it works, and that was it. I’ve since raced it a few dozen times as well as trained in it during camps and key sessions - why bother with it every ride now? I’d rather use a lighter, more ventilated helmet in my day-to-day training. It also lets me hear my mates better if we’re riding in a pack - I’ve found that ear-flaps make hearing very “directional”.
It’s the same with every other “performance goodie” that doesn’t directly change how you move. Once you know your trisuit fits and doesn’t cause problems, you can do your daily riding in cycling clothing and enjoy the extra pockets. If you’re confident in the grip and behaviour of your race tyre, you can train on a sturdy training set.
Sure, I still rehearse flying mounts and transitions, do certain sessions in racing flats and swim with a wetsuit when I can (which is rarely, in the Mediterranean sea) - but if you have equipment you trust, you don’t need to wear it (out) every day.
Someone who rides in the tri club in North Carolina (where he lives) said he trains with an aero helmet all the time. They also said they would give him a hard time about it
Not to threadjack, but I never understood this. Everyone always says you should never do something on race day that you did not do in all of your training, but then people talk about how they have race day only wheels & how no one needs to wear an aero helmet except on race day.
If you are out on a beach cruiser doing a leisurely ride with your kids, I can see not wearing your aero helmet. But if you are out on a training ride, why would you not wear the same helmet you plan to wear on race day?
because there is no need to wear it every ride…a few rides (heck, one) before hand and you are good to go.
Yes, you never want to race what you haven’t checked out in training, but that doesn’t mean that you need to train all the time in your race gear.
Everyone always says you should never do something on race day that you did not do in all of your training,
Everyone?
I’ve never actually heard anyone say that so certainly not everyone.
Possibly you heard “nothing new on raceday”?
Which is a lot different than doing it in all your training. As just explained once you know it works a few trial rides to make sure it still works is all most need.
Someone who rides in the tri club in North Carolina (where he lives) said he trains with an aero helmet all the time. They also said they would give him a hard time about it
Not to threadjack, but I never understood this. Everyone always says you should never do something on race day that you did not do in all of your training, but then people talk about how they have race day only wheels & how no one needs to wear an aero helmet except on race day.
If you are out on a beach cruiser doing a leisurely ride with your kids, I can see not wearing your aero helmet. But if you are out on a training ride, why would you not wear the same helmet you plan to wear on race day?
Are you from Madison, WI area? Because that would make sense. I NEVER see anyone wearing an aero helmet training in California but when I visit my parents in Wisconsin, it seems like everyone on a Tri bike is wearing their entire race gear (wheels/helmet/tri kit/tri shoes/etc)
I’m not judging because I don’t think it’s bad form but it’s a different world there.
maybe he’s just used to that style of helmet from his BMX days.
Then again he rides those full ENVE’s all the time so why bother with “training stuff”
Someone who rides in the tri club in North Carolina (where he lives) said he trains with an aero helmet all the time. They also said they would give him a hard time about it
Not to threadjack, but I never understood this. Everyone always says you should never do something on race day that you did not do in all of your training, but then people talk about how they have race day only wheels & how no one needs to wear an aero helmet except on race day.
If you are out on a beach cruiser doing a leisurely ride with your kids, I can see not wearing your aero helmet. But if you are out on a training ride, why would you not wear the same helmet you plan to wear on race day?
Are you from Madison, WI area? Because that would make sense. I NEVER see anyone wearing an aero helmet training in California but when I visit my parents in Wisconsin, it seems like everyone on a Tri bike is wearing their entire race gear (wheels/helmet/tri kit/tri shoes/etc)
I’m not judging because I don’t think it’s bad form but it’s a different world there.
Up here in NorCal I used to never see aero helmets outside of race day. Lately I’d say about 1/3 of the people I see on tri bikes are wearing them.
Personally, when I get a new race lid I wear it once or twice just to get used to it, then races only.
Everyone always says you should never do something on race day that you did not do in all of your training
First off, that’s not a real expression. No one says that.
As for your point - riding deep wheels in training to get used to the way they handle is one thing (though I’ve never done that, and never had a problem). But I’d rather beat up cheap wheels than ride expensive ones into the ground. I want my race gear to be in impeccable shape - helmet, wheels, tires, tubes, clothes etc. Aero helmets, like race tires, tubes, wheels, etc are more expensive than what you need for training. These days you can get a really nice road helmet for like 60 bucks. And it’s a lot more comfortable and allows you to hear what’s going on. I’d rather put the wear and tear on that. Helmets don’t last forever, so I’d rather wear through cheaper ones - as with my other gear.
Rationale arguments aside, I also don’t want to look like a huge tool.
bambino. he seems to wear it all the time.
Sounds like a good choice for him tomorrow.
While he’s spectating?
While he’s spectating?
Of course, didn’t you say he wears it all the time? Nothing new on race day, right?