Helmet (Brain Bucket Options)

[3WHELZ]

Seeing NeaL's new helmet has prompted me to investigate various helmet options. This is not to start a war over brand, but a discussion of functionality. I suspect that when I move from my Silvio 1.0 to a 4.0, I may take advantage of headrest. Most traditional helmets are designed for aerodynamics and airflow, which result in a tapered end. I am curious of what options are available from a comfort perspective. I typically ride with prescription sunglasses that are designed to accommodate a helmet; however the darken visor is an attractive option of not having to carry a second pair of glasses.

Thanks

 

[McWheels]

Just quietly (and heretically), you'll be ok without spending money for something a pedestrian would generate just as much benefit from

 

[DavidCH]

Giro Vanquish claims speed increases without ventilation sacrifice

http://flip.it/ZKFdAM

Looks good. Might ditch the Giro Attack Air. It's supposed to be 7% better aerodynamics. However the selling pitch to me is it's ventilation.


The Giro Vanquish is on sale from December (unless you are a pro with contacts)

 

[Mathew Fy]

Giro Vanquish claims speed increases without ventilation sacrifice

http://flip.it/ZKFdAM

Looks good. Might ditch the Giro Attack Air. It's supposed to be 7% better aerodynamics. However the selling pitch to me is it's ventilation.


The Giro Vanquish is on sale from today

I also like the MIPS technology. In case of a crash the reduced energy transfer to the brain can make a difference.
http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/vanquish-mips.html

 

[DavidCH]

I also like the MIPS technology. In case of a crash the reduced energy transfer to the brain can make a difference.
http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/vanquish-mips.html

That's a great video. In the past two years I have come off the bike 3 times. So it's good to have safety as a first even if it's going to cost a premium.

 

[Mathew Fy]

I wonder how the laid-back angle of attack affects the cooling and aerodynamic efficiency.
Here's an excellent review of the Giro Vanquish MIPS. I think I'll get the blue one.

 

[DavidCH]

I am quite simply stunned. Just back from Paris. Walked for days on end. So many monuments. No recumbent. Lots of cobblestone road. There seems to be a new elite that like to bike on a fixie without a helmet with wafer thin carbon wheels. The traffic is crazy too. Quite surprised. But now I fancy trying a light weight fixie...

 

[DavidCH]

I am quite simply stunned. Just back from Paris. Walked for days on end. So many monuments. No recumbent. Lots of cobblestone road. There seems to be a new elite that like to bike on a fixie without a helmet with wafer thin carbon wheels. The traffic is crazy too. Quite surprised. But now I fancy trying a light weight fixie...

No gears for tears

 

[bladderhead]

Has anyone fixified a Cruzbike?

 

[Gary123]

I hope not after seeing that video.

 

[DavidCH]

It's certainly not for the faint hearted. Probably easier to do a track stop ... heck that could be cool on a v20

 

[DavidCH]

Here is a thought of creation. A v20 fixie with one of these on the rear wheel. You would probably want a full facial helmet to go with it plus a bit of body armor.

http://www.cytronex.com/

 

[Suz]

I was so fixied on his hair I'm not sure what he said.

No brakes? What the ...