Worth getting an aero helmet?

[Joffey]

Please no pro-anti helmet debates...

Getting a Kask Mojito on my C2W scheme but with the Infinity at a similar price I wondered does anyone have any knowledge on how faster they may make you?

I average about 17mph on my ride. A friend told me you feel no aero benefits below 20mph...

I've had a google and can't seem to find anything out there that would cover the benefits of a Infinity as opposed to a normal helmet at a normal speed. Any experts out there that can help?

 

[Smokin Joe]

Your friend is right. Aero helmets only work if you assume the time trial position of low on the bars for a sustained period at a reasonable speed. For normal riding where you are sitting up a lot of the time and stopping and starting it would be a waste of time.

 

[fossyant]

You'll be no faster. Only any good for TTs/racing. Plus you'll boil. Stick to a standard vented lid

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

I have a casco speedster that is a similar shape to the infinity. I only got it as it has a visor, which is useful for me in the rain as I wear glasses.
Reading all the blurb, they are supposed to help and are better for everyday riding than a full TT helmet as you do not get significant losses if you look down or to the side without a big pointy bit on the back!
I can't say I have noticed a difference in speed when I wear the casco or a "normal" cycling helmet, but there may be a small advantage. Next year I am starting to do some TTs again, so maybe I can look at a few results aand see if there are any marginal gains.

 

[Dec66]

It'll only make you speed up enough to get away from people giggling at you

As others have said: unless you're head down and pumping in a TT stylee, it won't make any difference.

 

[zizou]

I use an aero road helmet for racing (sworks evade) and i think there is a slight benefit, i cant quantify this in figures but i notice it in when the wind is strong and how that feels. Realistically the speed difference is very marginal, its not going to give you a noticeable bump in average speed but it might shave a few seconds off in a TT or be the difference between you and the guy you are against in the race to the line. Bigger gains to be made wearing tighter clothes (particularly a skin suit but just a better fitting jersey that doesnt flap around will do) shoe covers and above all else working on your position on the bike.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

I'm not one for worrying about "aero" but my Spiuk Nexion came with a clear overshell which would be "aero" enough, is also really good on wet days (which are plentiful in Norn Iron)

 

[Drago]

Of the OP notices any improvement, much less empirically identifies one, I'd be surprised.

 

[sidevalve]

If you're using it C2W you might do better saving the cash and just setting off 5 seconds earlier

 

[Hip Priest]

Road aero helmets have become popular in recent years, for some reason. I suspect it's because the likes of Cav started wearing them. They probably offer a small benefit when you're sprinting to the line at 1500w, but I doubt the rest of us mere mortals would notice a difference.

I did buy myself an aero helmet for time-trialling, but only because I wanted to look silly like the others.

 

[bpsmith]

Latest aero road helmets do not make you boil! Some reviews actually state that they vent better as the airflow is vastly improved and directed.

I would buy an aero road helmet today if someone could advise whether they cut wind noise too!?!

 

[Citius]

It won't make you any slower.

And some people in this thread need to google Kask Infinity - it is not a pointy hat aero lid.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

Please no pro-anti helmet debates...

Getting a Kask Mojito on my C2W scheme but with the Infinity at a similar price I wondered does anyone have any knowledge on how faster they may make you?

I average about 17mph on my ride. A friend told me you feel no aero benefits below 20mph...

I've had a google and can't seem to find anything out there that would cover the benefits of a Infinity as opposed to a normal helmet at a normal speed. Any experts out there that can help?

The infinity is a good winter helmet due to its fewer vents at the front which will help keep you head a tad warmer. A few of the lads in the club have ordered them

 

[Joffey]

No aero advantage them but it will keep me warmer. Seem as though I get a hot head and sweat a bit I think I'll stick to the Mojito. Cheers all!!

 

[oldjontrev]

Save your money