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Old 03-04-2024, 01:10 PM
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New Visma "Aero" helmets
Words fail me.

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/v...diculous-level

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Old 03-04-2024, 01:11 PM
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Apparently there are . . .
. . . cheaper options already.
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Old 03-04-2024, 01:16 PM
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Is this the Giro/aero equivalent of Instagramers/Tiktokers trying to stay relevant with outrageous ideas?
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Old 03-04-2024, 01:20 PM
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Just absolutely ridiculous. This is why people laugh at cyclists.
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Old 03-04-2024, 01:22 PM
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Ha, so that's what's going on. I've been seeing various social media pop ups of ridiculous cycling headwear. This must be what's behind it.

Banana helmet has some good forum vibes going
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Old 03-04-2024, 01:25 PM
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They’re just meeting market demands!
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Old 03-04-2024, 01:26 PM
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As silly as it looks, that photo is one of the worst. On the bike, it's only half as silly.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GH0gIsFW...g&name=360x360
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Old 03-04-2024, 01:30 PM
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Head on it looks Vader like.

What immediately came to my mind was


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Old 03-04-2024, 01:39 PM
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At some point, the helmet will engulf the entire bicycle, and merge into a velomobile.
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Old 03-04-2024, 01:45 PM
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The UCI likes to ban stuff so where are they on this monstrosity?
I mean it could be a safety hazard...just think of all the people dying laughing after glimpsing one?

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Old 03-04-2024, 01:56 PM
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Peripheral vision looks excellent. I'm sure this will be a big hit with peolple who ride in traffic.
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My assumption was they are trying to negate changes in drag as the riders raise and lower their heads and/or allow for less time with their necks folded back at severe angles.

All that said, I would have hoped they could have found a better solution to save a couple of seconds.

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Old 03-04-2024, 02:00 PM
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Where do I get one? Need it for my next brevet
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Any we wonder why
folks think biking is a total dork sport
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Old 03-04-2024, 02:13 PM
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I don't mind pushing the extra few watts to avoid having to wear that thing. Looks completely ridiculous.
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