Long vs Short Tail Aero Helmets: Which Is Fastest? | GTN Does Science

Published on June 5th 2021

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We know that time trial or aero helmets are designed to reduce drag, however, have you ever noticed that triathletes all seem to wear different styles of helmets? Which is best, long or short, and why do we have this option in the first place? Well, with some help, Mark is here to explain! Made with our channel partners MET 👉 https://gtn.io/MET Subscribe to GTN: http://gtn.io/SubscribetoGTN Check out the GTN Shop: https://gtn.io/Sh If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍 Submit your content here: https://upload.globaltrinetwork.com/ Watch more on GTN... 📹 Aero Helmet Vs Road Helmet 👉 https://gtn.io/RoadVsAeroHelmets 📹 Everything You Need To Know About Gear Ratios 👉 https://gtn.io/GearRatios Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound: ES_Froot Loops - Jobii ES_Fungi - Osoku ES_Magnets - [ocean jams] ES_So Dull - Smartface ES_Closer to You (Instrumental Version) - Wellmess ES_Dancing Through the Stars (Instrumental Version) - Wellmess Photos: © Triathlon / Getty Images The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) is the world's biggest triathlon YouTube channel, with new videos every day! GTN is for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned triathletes to first timers – and everyone in between! With the help of our former pro and Olympic medal winning team, we’re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better triathlete; including videos on: - How to swim, bike, and run faster with expert knowledge - Try our session ideas - Investigations into wide ranging topics - The best triathlon bike tech and gear with pro know-how - In-depth, entertaining features from the heart of the sport - Chat, opinion and interact with us across the channel and on social media! Join us on YouTube’s best triathlon channel to get closer to the sport and to become a better, faster and fitter triathlete! Welcome to the Global Triathlon Network. Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon bikes: http://gtn.io/canyon-bikes Felt bicycles: https://gtn.io/Felt THEMAGIC5: https://gtn.io/TheMagic5 MET Helmets: https://gtn.io/MET Nuzest: https://gtn.io/nuzest ON Running: http://gtn.io/On-Running Orca: http://gtn.io/Orca Park Tool: http://gtn.io/parktool Selle Italia: https://gtn.io/SelleItalia Team Bath: http://gtn.io/TeamBath Wahoo: https://gtn.io/Wahoo Zwift: http://gtn.io/zwift YouTube Channel - http://gtn.io/YouTube Facebook - http://gtn.io/Facebook Instagram - http://gtn.io/Instagram Twitter - http://gtn.io/Twitter Google+ - http://gtn.io/GooglePlus Strava Club - http://gtn.io/stravaclub GMBN Tech - http://gmbn.tech/subscribe GCN Tech - http://gcntech.co/subscribe EMBN - http://embn.me/subscrib