Is this new TT helmet a step too far?

[Sterlo]

It's designed for Teddy Boys so they don't mess their hair up.

 

[AndyRM]

Better than with previous designs, according to the article.

It's basically a fairing, isn't it? Could they somehow extend it to cover the entire cross section of the bike and rider?

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Oh I love Starballs. It's one of my favourite Richard Moranis films, along with Ghostchasers and Corner Shop of Horror.

Darling, The Kids Have Grown is fun too.

 

[Cycleops]

Darling, The Kids Have Grown is fun too.

I didn't know you two were on such terms.

 

[classic33]

It's ridiculous side on and front on it's almost as wide as him.
I think we need some ruling.

Spaceballs!

 

[Andy in Germany]

Needs the shoulder pads to really work:

 

[mjr]

Instant thought, how safe is that? Could do some serious injuries in a bad crash, thinking broken/snapped necks!

TT helmets have long been about aerodynamics more than safety. Before compulsory helmets, some riders were wearing farings that offered no protection. Since compulsion for high-level racing, tales abound of TTers doing Really Dumb Things like buying too small and then scraping most of the polystyrene out of the inside until it fits. As it's not as obvious as sock length, the commissaires and controllers rarely check closely enough to notice.

 

[mustang1]

Marginal gains and all that.

 

[Oldhippy]

Earth Vader on the weekend.

 

[a.twiddler]

It does have an integrated head sock. I can only hope it's the right length. Something else for the UCI to fret about.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

TT specific helmets should be banned, along with TT specific bikes. They should use the same bikes, helmets and wheels as are used for the road stages.

 

[Cycleops]

I agree @Flick of the Elbow . They should all be on Raleigh Superbs with a saddlebag.

 

[Shadow]

UCI have banned this style effective 2 april.

"The constant quest for improved performance and ever-increasing attention given to detail is leading professional teams and equipment manufacturers to develop their equipment more often and with ever more radical designs.
...the UCI ... prohibits the use of “non-essential” components that are not exclusively for clothing or safety purposes....After conducting a thorough process,... will no longer be permitted for use at events on the UCI International Calendar, effective from 2 April, 2024."

Posted by UCI today.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I agree @Flick of the Elbow . They should all be on Raleigh Superbs with a saddlebag.

and a wicker basket on the front - preferably with a baguette in it

 

[a.twiddler]

UCI have banned this style effective 2 april.

"The constant quest for improved performance and ever-increasing attention given to detail is leading professional teams and equipment manufacturers to develop their equipment more often and with ever more radical designs.
...the UCI ... prohibits the use of “non-essential” components that are not exclusively for clothing or safety purposes....After conducting a thorough process,... will no longer be permitted for use at events on the UCI International Calendar, effective from 2 April, 2024."

Posted by UCI today.

Sooo... the integrated head sock was the wrong length!

 

[slowmotion]

I would love to hear what London taxi drivers shout as that guy draws up alongside at the lights.