sweatbands?

neeb
neeb Posts: 4,473
edited February 2008 in Workshop
In the summer, and also in the winter on the indoor trainer, forehead sweat is a real annoyance, especially as I always wear prescription specs or shades and it gets on the inside of them. Some helmets I've had in the past have had a substantial pad in that area which soaks sweat up a bit, but modern ones have very thin pads that are pretty useless in that respect. Anyone use some sort of headband underneath the helmet or pad stuck to the inside? Does it work? Any other tips?

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/products.php?plid=m10b0s308p291

    Theres this

    or theres the windproof version

    http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/products.php?plid=m10b0s308p292
  • jhop
    jhop Posts: 369
    mcflask07 wrote:
    http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/products.php?plid=m10b0s308p291

    Theres this

    or theres the windproof version

    http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/products.php?plid=m10b0s308p292

    These are for keeping your ears warm and would surely add to the problem raised!

    A straightforward towelling head sweatband is what I use on the turbo and in the hot weather it fits fine under my helmet.

    Any one will do but most pro teams produce their own branded/ logo designs for a little more style!
  • heavymental
    heavymental Posts: 2,091
    A Buff is often recommended for this. I don't have the problem but I've read that its a good solution. Thin enough to go under the helmet and helps wick sweat away.
  • Lycra Man
    Lycra Man Posts: 141
    In summer I wear a thin cotton peaked cap (from Prendas) under my helmet. This absorbs the sweat from my brow(and a certain amount of rain).

    In winter I wear an ear-warmer band which also covers my brow and does the same.

    Either way, I would not consider leaving home without some fabric to absorb the sweat, other than the shortest of rides.

    A Buff sonds a good idea but I have not yet tried one. Bandana wouldn't suit my image.

    Lycra Man
    FCN7 - 1 for SPDs = FCN6
  • neeb
    neeb Posts: 4,473
    Thanks all. Yes, a buff would be one option, or a thin toweling headband. Always wondered if there was a practical point to wearing the traditional cycling cap underneath the helmet!
  • jhop
    jhop Posts: 369
    neeb wrote:
    Always wondered if there was a practical point to wearing the traditional cycling cap underneath the helmet!

    I wear a traditional cycling cap under my helmet as a protection against car headlights, although since I acquired my Cateye Single Shot Plus bright front light they seem more willing to dip their main beam as they approach.

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