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Aerodynamic bike helmet!

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5 comments
Jun 19, 2009. 11:18 PMeggmcmffn says:
the way you've got that rig, its so aerodynamic you could almost fly. pretty goofy dude.
Sep 12, 2009. 12:49 AMoooh,well,thatmadesomething says:
you have to think about cross wind and the mast and sail of a helmet this is. the goblin helmets go to one point and is nestled nicely between the shoulder blades, allowing a significantly less surface area in all directions, even from the standard position of being head on in a wind tunnel. there are many preconceived notions in the field of aerodynamics. it's "dynamic." cyclist make turns, the wind is different in many areas on the bike and in a peloton, and even in a time trial. sorry if this came off mean, i make that mistake frequently. i only want to proliferate, not put down.
Apr 15, 2006. 3:07 PMdan says:
hmm, perhaps you want a 'breakaway' tail design where the tail is only weakly attached to the helmet?
Mar 31, 2007. 12:54 AMVisitor says:
It is more likely that you do not want to make any modifications to your helmet. I've forgot the details already but a few years ago there was an incident in a downhill skateboardign competition where a young skater died because he had made an "aerodynamic extension" to the back of his helmet. The extension acted as a fulcrum and the helmet broke his neck. *snap* Instant death.
Apr 6, 2006. 7:18 PMsevernclay says:
Ditto - the reason its so hard to get a certified time-trial helmet is that if you're in a crash where your head needs to roll, the tail will f**k you.
Apr 1, 2006. 5:34 PMHeavyCream says:
You're better off without it if you crash, that tail will break your neck.

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