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yellowjeep
07-10-09, 01:03 PM
Sorry if this has been covered before.
Not wearing the Ionos or even the Atmos? They look like the Saros but not quite.
It seems like if they were something brand new the would have more/bigger vents.

And now looking though the pictures I am even more confused.

Yesterday:


Today:

yellowjeep
07-10-09, 01:08 PM
Same with Garmin
Yesterday
http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/96th-tour-de-france-gt/stages/stage-6/photos/78531

You can see Wiggins or maybe VdV I think in the back of this picture from today
http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/96th-tour-de-france-gt/stages/stage-7/photos/78653
chrisvu05
07-10-09, 01:24 PM
maybe they are a little bit lighter? At this level in does in fact help to lose tiny amounts of weight. 50-100g would probably make a small difference.

kimconyc
07-10-09, 01:44 PM
I think there's already a thread about this.

You can also read about this here:
http://www.roadbikeaction.com/fly.aspx?layout=content&taxid=122&cid=1871
yellowjeep
07-10-09, 03:57 PM
Thanks for that, I figured it was something new but at the same time it wasn't as extreme looking as some of the other new stuff.
bitterspeak
07-10-09, 04:12 PM
I noticed that too while watching the race.
atlroadie
07-10-09, 10:40 PM
Yeah, the "new" helmet carries the same name of the helmet originally designed for Lemond...

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/giro-unveil-worlds-lightest-road-race-helmet-22324
yellowjeep
07-11-09, 01:28 AM
I have a feeling they are going to be ungodly expensive. If nothing else it will mean I can finally get an Atmos for a good price.