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veloToze adds rubber helmet cover to range

It’s a rubber cover for your helmet. And it’s got dimples for added aero pleasure

Ever since Mark Cavendish won the world championships in 2012 wearing a helmet covered with a thin plastic film to improve aerodynamics, helmet covers and aero helmets have become hugely popular. But British cyclists have realised covered helmets are also pretty handy for dealing with inclement weather. 

veloToze, makers of rubber overshoes, has added a Helmet Cover to its growing range. It’s primarily intended to provide protection from wind and rain, ideal for the currently unpredictable weather.

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“veloToze Helmet Cover is designed for cycling on cold or rainy days. Whether it’s race day, training day or just another commute day, veloToze Helmet Cover will help you ride more comfortably,” says the company. 

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The company says it provides a waterproof and windproof barrier and is ideal for cool spring mornings. It’s easy to remove if the weather improves during a long ride. It packs up small so can be stashed in a jersey pocket. At a claimed 45g it’s lightweight.

Not only does it keep rain and the wind out of a well-ventilated helmet, the company reckons it can reduce drag. The material creates a form-fitting shape and dimples are positioned along the centre section, much like a certain wheel manufacturer uses on its rims.

Is it easy to fit? veloToze has produced this short installation film. 

It costs $22 (we’re waiting on a UK price) and comes in one size and two colours, red or black. More at www.velotoze.com/products/helmet-cover

David worked on the road.cc tech team from 2012-2020. Previously he was editor of Bikemagic.com and before that staff writer at RCUK. He's a seasoned cyclist of all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, touring to cyclo-cross, he only wishes he had time to ride them all. He's mildly competitive, though he'll never admit it, and is a frequent road racer but is too lazy to do really well. He currently resides in the Cotswolds, and you can now find him over on his own YouTube channel David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes

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Bob's Bikes | 8 years ago
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How about a shower cap from poundland?

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Beaumont | 8 years ago
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Would be fine to have a high-vis version with reflective parts..in this case it would make a load of sense.. when weather turns wrong and you stay out longer, this could play in your favour as an advanced security to be seen..

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georgee | 8 years ago
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Having owned and binned their toe covers I'd suggest there are better ideas out there. 

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jollygoodvelo | 8 years ago
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Clingfilm, anyone?

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adrian748 | 8 years ago
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Helmets are designed to slide in an accident, this will stop the helmet doing it's job

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EddyBerckx | 8 years ago
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I've often thought that something like this would give most of the benefits of an aero helmet for a fraction of the price.

 

but I know nothing - anyone?

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surly_by_name | 8 years ago
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Getting one of these for cross season to keep mud out of helmet vents!

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laterrehaute | 8 years ago
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Would be interested if it had some reflective details at the back and front.

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bechdan | 8 years ago
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Ive had a BBB helmet shield for a few years, and they werent new then. £13 job done

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JoeNobody replied to bechdan | 8 years ago
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bechdan wrote:

Ive had a BBB helmet shield for a few years, and they werent new then. £13 job done

Cheaper still from Ribble  3

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Canyon48 | 8 years ago
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It's a condom... for your helmet 

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arckuk | 8 years ago
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Fnarr fnarr! Rubber helmet cover!  

 

(sorry, it appealed to my inner Finbar Saunders!)

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