Aero/TT helmet

colm_gti

Looking to pick one of these up to match my new TT bike and skinsuit before the Rás Connemara and a little confused by the variety available...

Previously I've borrowed a mates Giro Advantage and it was fine, tight fit and hot, I'm guessing that's normal for a TT helmet, otherwise I have no experience with them.

Is there any real performance difference between a €50 Lazer Bullet and a €275 Giro Selector, or at least one that I'm likely to notice, apart from the latter being more aesthetically pleasing and (presumably) more comfortable?

Harrybelafonte

Not really a TTer, but "I have heard" the most important part is keeping your head in the right position (i.e. so that airflows as it's designed to) and that the helmet itself is secondary. As long as it's comfortable?

CaoimH_in

Buy the Bullet and cover the vents? As for skinsuit, buy something embarrassingly tight. I've heard shoe covers are pretty important too. You wouldn't think it but apparently so.

catweazle

You might get a bit more leeway if you went with a triathlon suit rather than a skinsuit - you would want to be seriously in shape for the skinsuits

pprendeville

Think I remember caroline_ie posting this before http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2010/04/biggest-bang-for-your-buck-in-time-trial-equipment/"

colm_gti

I already have a skinsuit lads, I'm as lean as a butchers dog :P

BMC used the Bullet in the 09 tour, can't be all that bad, just wondering if it's worth my while spending 4 times the money on a Giro/Bell TT helmet is all...

colm_gti

pprendeville wrote: »

Think I remember caroline_ie posting this before http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2010/04/biggest-bang-for-your-buck-in-time-trial-equipment/

Fixed that link for ya

Already have a skinsuit, tt bike and shoe covers, just looking for advice regarding helmets

colm_gti

Ended up just going for the cheapo Lazer Bullet, if anyone is looking for a cheap TT helmet you'll find them here...use parcel motel and you'll get free shipping (or €3.50 if you've already used up your two free introductory stays), brings the total to ~€52...

CaoimH_in

Brillo, Colm.

lennymc

just ordered one there. Must get a skinsuit now and destroy all mirrors in the house!!

pprendeville

You'll have to do the Damien Gaudin on it now.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/gaudin-won-prologue-with-illegal-helmet-quickstep-ds-claims

Woody_FX

With all this talk of TT Helmets and skin suits... is there actually gonna be some TT's for people to race in?

Seems to be a massive lack of them in the Leinster area.

daragh_

colm_gti wrote: »

Ended up just going for the cheapo Lazer Bullet, if anyone is looking for a cheap TT helmet you'll find them here...use parcel motel and you'll get free shipping (or €3.50 if you've already used up your two free introductory stays), brings the total to ~€52...

Did you not read the memo about it having to be Club Colours?
Heads will roll.

funkyjebus

I'm disappointed at the lack of new TT bike pictures in this thread.

lennymc

daragh_ wrote: »

Did you not read the memo about it having to be Club Colours?
Heads will roll.

your club colours are purple arent they? Do you really want that? Really?

colm_gti

daragh_ wrote: »

Did you not read the memo about it having to be Club Colours?
Heads will roll.

I waited long enough to get a helmet in club colours :rolleyes:

I'll get me paintbrush out....

colm_gti

funkyjebus wrote: »

I'm disappointed at the lack of new TT bike pictures in this thread.

It's not exactly new anymore...



Don't mind the saddle angle, had just fitted a new saddle...

Do you want to see one of me in my skinsuit now as well? :P

colm_gti

lennymc wrote: »

your club colours are purple arent they? Do you really want that? Really?

Here we go :P

1750W

Woody_FX wrote: »

With all this talk of TT Helmets and skin suits... is there actually gonna be some TT's for people to race in?

Seems to be a massive lack of them in the Leinster area.

what club are you in Slaney CC run a TT league open to a number of clubs

1750W

funkyjebus wrote: »

I'm disappointed at the lack of new TT bike pictures in this thread.

Bike porn for ya!

detones

I read that having an aerodynamic helmet on a TT bike is far more important and usually much cheaper than having Aero wheels. The cost of the dearer helmet the OP referred to is far less than shelling out for a set of deep section aero wheels and would probably be more beneficial, but it won't make your bike look so cool!

Briando

I think we need to have a boards TT race very early some sunday morning! :pac:

harringtonp

colm_gti wrote: »

Ended up just going for the cheapo Lazer Bullet, if anyone is looking for a cheap TT helmet you'll find them here...use parcel motel and you'll get free shipping (or €3.50 if you've already used up your two free introductory stays), brings the total to ~€52...

Just bought this, for the level I'm at it seemed like the sweet spot from a price perspective. Tx for cutting down the research.

lennymc

harringtonp wrote: »

Just bought this, for the level I'm at it seemed like the sweet spot from a price perspective. Tx for cutting down the research.

me too - colm should be on commission.