I’m planning to get a new helmet for the upcoming season. I’d like it to be as aero as possible while keeping good cooling. A quick google was a bit overwhelming with many of the “studies” looking pretty suspect. Can anyone point me to some of the best current options? I primarily race gravel an…

I just got the new Sweet Protection Falconer Aero It has these slick magnetic aero covers that you can easily remove for day-to-day riding in warmer temps and pop on when you wanna go fast. Not sure if it’s been wind-tunnel tested, but I’m very happy with the fit, construction, and appearance.

Define aero here… Anyway MIPS AIR is the money. I’ve got a POC Ventral Air and a Kask Elemento. The Kask Elemento feels much cooler than the holey POC. A lot of cool feeling come from the airflow around band at the base of the helmet particularly in front.

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I was thinking about getting the van rysel helmet. Its half the price of the evade. Anyone have any exprrience with it? I assume its a decent one for the price? Cant see any conparative data vrs evade though

I “was” going to get one but flat out could not figure out how to get one in the USA (heck I would still get one). I found a discount on a Evade 3 and ordered it after coming up short with the Van Rysel

Most reports say the van Rysel tests well….and is an excellent value. If I was in the EU, I’d give it a hard look.

Thanks. I dont think you an go wrong with the evade. Its just the value. Even if its in the same ballpark as the evade im gonna go for it. Thanks.

[image] Power13: Most reports say the van Rysel tests wel I cant see any, just one that said it tested …okish. Would anyone hav a link to performance tests?

Im gonna answer my own q here but the below is what i did find and its enough for me. [Aero Helmet vs Regular Helmet - How Much FASTER Could One Make You?] Theres more content on youtube than what I could find via google but im gonna go with it and maybe upgrade if im timetriallimg mor…

Giro Eclipse is one of my favourites too. I really like the Giro Spherical system, because the inside of the helmet is much cleaner and more comfortable.

Is there a "go to" helmet these days that is aero with good cooling?

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Macy February 25, 2025, 12:50pm 48

There’s links in the thread below. Not the fastest but was enough to convince me given the bang for the buck. Haven’t noticed issues with cooling, but then I live in Ireland…

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Is there a "go to" helmet these days that is aero with good cooling?

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