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Product Review: Rudy Project Syton Open Aero Helmet –…

October 14, 2009 blogs No Comments

Joan Stepler at Lake Placid A couple weeks ago I posted a plea for a new aero helmet, because my LG Rocket air is so uncomfortable.  I did not want to ride a 6+ hour Ironman race with that LG Rocket helmet. My friend, Ginger, suggested that I look into a Rudy Project Syton Open helmet. She said her friend Joan Stepler wore one at Lake Placid when she qualified for Kona. My friends, Rebecca and Scott Dewire, also both wear Rudy Project Syton helmets . They are both blazing fast on the bike. So, I sent an email to Rudy project and asked if they would be interested in sending me one to write about on my high traffic blog.    The same day, the CEO of the company replied and said “what size do you want?”.     Within a few days, I received a package from Rudy.  It felt like my birthday! (click images to enlarge) I opened the package, and inside was a Pearl White Rudy Syton Open helmet, bionic wings, and a pair of Abilty bicromic Pink sunglasses. I was so excited, I put them on and tweeted this picture, with the message: “my new rudy project syton open helmet. sooooo comfy. i luv it. new shades too” The real test, of course, is how does it feel while riding?   I set off on my long ride to Greensboro on Saturday, sporting my new Rudy Schwagg… Here’s the sweetest part of this tale:  I completely forgot I was wearing an aero helmet until about mile 45, when I stopped at a gas station and saw my reflection in the window.  How cool is that, to be wearing an aero helmet, but it feels comfortable, just like a regular helmet?!  I logged 103 miles that day. Here are a few more pictures. There is a soft pad underneath the buckle.  It made for extra comfort under my chin, and did not in any way make it harder to snap the buckle.  The retention system adjustment in the back was easy to tighten and loosen while riding.    It’s all good! Here is a closeup of the sunglasses.  They have a white frame with some pink details, and the lenses are pink, giving my world a rose colored hue.     The nose and ear pieces are adjustable.   Very comfortable, love them. A huge huge thank you to Rudy project for sending me this great gear to use at my upcoming Full Iron race, Beach2Battleship.    I love this helmet! Check it out : Spinervals Cycling Workout DVDs …an intense cycling workout that produces results. …if you found this post inspiring, buy me a coffee! By the time your rss reader get this post here is 7 comments ,Welcome you come to leave your opinion !

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