LOUD helmets

[oddsaabs]

I love my Lazer Helium helmet. It's light, fits great, and even has an integrated blinky light. Only problem is it is the incredibly loud wind noise. I mean I can hardly hear myself think in this thing, forget about holding a conversation with my ride mates. I've owned plenty of different helmets over the years and never worn one that fits so great but is so damn loud!

Anyone have any suggestions.

[Black Dog]

There are manufacturers that make little spoilers that go on the straps in front of your ears and cut down the wind noise significantly.

http://www.cat-ears.com

http://www.slipstreamz.com

[AngryScientist]

big, bushy sideburns help too

[FlashUNC]

Strange. I've got a Genesis and have never experienced what I would consider undue wind noise.

[Veloo]

Just googled it and it looks like it's not uncommon and just the Helium.

[RedRider]

The Catlike is named the Whisper for this reason...

[oddsaabs]

There are manufacturers that make little spoilers that go on the straps in front of your ears and cut down the wind noise significantly.

I thought about those but they stop the noise generated by the straps. This noise seems to be created by the helmet itself. Still it might be worth rigging up a duct tape faring thingy on the straps just to see it would help.

Also thought about a helmet cover (Lazer makes a slick clear plastic one) but it's gotta get hot under there without airflow.

Catlike would be a good solution if they weren't so damn ugly.

[rnhood]

The Specialized Prevail is noticeably quieter than the previous Spec S-Works, Giro and Bell helmets that I've owned. I still would not necessarily call it a quiet helmet, although its acceptable whereas the others were not.

You can order one from the Spec website and you get a 30 day money back trial. I assume the other helmets manufactures will do this too. You may have a try a few.

[oddsaabs]

You can order one from the Spec website and you get a 30 day money back trial. I assume the other helmets manufactures will do this too. You may have a try a few.

Thats a good idea. I'd really like to keep the Lazer, but good to know there are policies like that out there.

Hey, any relation to Rodney Hood? Your both in NC, can it just be a coincidence? http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/56359/rodney-hood

[rnhood]

Thats a good idea. I'd really like to keep the Lazer, but good to know there are policies like that out there.

Hey, any relation to Rodney Hood? Your both in NC, can it just be a coincidence? http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/56359/rodney-hood

No, I don't know him. That doesn't mean there isn't a tie in somewhere though. There isn't a lot of Hood families in NC (I think just two branches). But since Rodney is from MS, I do not think there is a relation.

[evo111@comcast.net]

I tried the various versions of the Cat ears - plus side they work, down side I did not care for the way they looked on the helmet/strap. Vain yup but just looked a little goofy in my humble opinion.

[oldpotatoe]

I love my Lazer Helium helmet. It's light, fits great, and even has an integrated blinky light. Only problem is it is the incredibly loud wind noise. I mean I can hardly hear myself think in this thing, forget about holding a conversation with my ride mates. I've owned plenty of different helmets over the years and never worn one that fits so great but is so damn loud!

Anyone have any suggestions.

Just kidding, this isn't an anti helmet rant

[saab2000]

Just kidding, this isn't an anti helmet rant

You're not kidding. Those were the days! :hello:

[oldpotatoe]

You're not kidding. Those were the days! :hello:

Rode in Va Beach in the late 80s, hot days...nice with just a hat...

[saab2000]

Rode in Va Beach in the late 80s, hot days...nice with just a hat...

I wish for those carefree days on the bike. Riding here is extremely mediocre IMHO. I'll trade places with you any day!

I'm just here for the job, surely not for the cycling. When a better flying base is available I will take it.

[oddsaabs]

Riding in the UK last summer I met quite a number of chaps who are militant in their opposition to riding with helmets. Caps only for these lads. They scoff at the hard shell like an NRA member looks at gun control. I occasionally envy their ability to ride "au natural." Then I think of my wife and daughter, and my two mortgages, and my patients, and the example I'd be setting to all the kids down the block by rolling out without the helmet. I strap one on every ride, even while I'm dreaming of this:

[professerr]

I've fiddled with my helmet straps and found that a twist or two in the strap can change the airflow so that things are a bit quieter. I'm more concerned with hearing damage than chatting with folks on rides -- I'm pretty sure that the wind noise while descending is loud enough to cause damage over time.

[oldpotatoe]

Riding in the UK last summer I met quite a number of chaps who are militant in their opposition to riding with helmets. Caps only for these lads. They scoff at the hard shell like an NRA member looks at gun control. I occasionally envy their ability to ride "au natural." Then I think of my wife and daughter, and my two mortgages, and my patients, and the example I'd be setting to all the kids down the block by rolling out without the helmet. I strap one on every ride, even while I'm dreaming of this:

I agree with everything you said except the highlighted..not your job to be an example to them, their parents job.

I do too, wife says so, wear a helmet...if I wasn't married, I would only wear one when riding in a group...

[oddsaabs]

I hear ya.

My circumstance might be a little unique. Small town physician who knows most area kids either though the practice or coaching soccer. I'm afraid role models for some may be few and far between. Just doing my part to set a good example.