[email protected] (Jason Waddell) wrote in message news:<
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[email protected] (Timote) wrote in message news:<20040314082447.09437.00001520@mb-
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> > ( sorry if this has already been covered)
> >
> >
> > been noticing many of the pro helmets in the TTs are
> > tightly covered in a plastic film.. oviously for aerodynamics-
> > anyone know exactly what this stuff is?
> >
> > sandwich bags? laminating machine? or if it is plastic
> > wrap, should I save money and go with the bargain style,
> > or go all out with the glad wrap?
> >
> > just curious.
>
> I believe you are refering to a plastic shell that BELL
> Helmets makes and gives to the Pro and Elite Amateur
> teams. They are simply a thin plastic that is made to fit
> the helmet. They only require a few small pieces of tape
> to hold them on. IF you go back and look at all the pics
> you will see that most if not all the riders are riding
> Bell or Giro helmets.
>
> I have never seen the plastic shells for sell, but i have
> few I would sell you...
>
>
> thanks, jason
http://www.carrerasport.com/base_prod_frame_h.htm
If you can get through the Flash maze at the Carrera site,
you can find their "Energy" helmet under "Bike Helmets".
Then in "Accessories", they have the "Shell A.W.P Engergy".
These types of things are fairly common up in Seattle - more
for the fact that they keep the rain from cascading down
your face on a wet RR.
-a