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RudeSiggy
08-15-08, 09:55 AM
Ugliest, most coneheaded brain bucket (http://www.velonews.com/files/images/HOUVENAGEL.jpg" target="blank) I've ever seen...

http://www.velonews.com/files/images/HOUVENAGEL.jpg

DrPete
08-15-08, 10:02 AM
Beauty in aero helmets is measured only in the wind tunnel.
urbanknight
08-15-08, 10:04 AM
Beauty in aero helmets is measured only in the wind tunnel.
+ 1 million.

If you think racers care what they look like, take a gander at the pics of you suffering in a race thread. :)

RudeSiggy
08-15-08, 10:14 AM
Oh I won't disagree with the wind tunnel philosophy. I guess it's just the dark-tint that makes it look more space-like. Along with the lack of vents. And lack of any texture whatsoever. And it's huge. Kinda looks like a rocket ship on your head. I think I'm selling myself on it.
urbanknight
08-15-08, 10:27 AM
Vents and texture obstruct airflow... except for dimples apparently.

edit: Now I gotta find that China hat style aero helmet used on those mtb downhill trials.
fly:yes/land:no
08-15-08, 10:46 AM
massive engagement rings are decidedly un-aero.
subframe
08-15-08, 10:54 AM
massive engagement rings are decidedly un-aero.

:lol:

That was my thought when I saw pics of Armstrong wearing TWO giant rings during the TT
pjcampbell
08-15-08, 11:03 AM
seriously about the ring.
caloso
08-15-08, 11:08 AM
In related news, a picture of the World's Fastest Parents:

http://www.velonews.com/files/images/CONNIE0DAVIS.jpg
RudeSiggy
08-15-08, 12:34 PM
In related news, a picture of the World's Fastest Parents:

yeah, mini phinney got some crazy fast genes...