Cold head?

BigLee1

I was out yesterday doing the Borrowdale bash on my mtb and was getting a very cold head due to the vents in my lid. Does anyone tape the vents up on their helmets or I some sort of a weirdo by even thinking of this? I can`t fit a cap under my lid as my head is too big :oops: and don`t want a cover as it`s got a peak on it and it`s handy for keeping the water out of my eyes

jeepie

Big man - get one of these > http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/Product/47 ... llCap.html

dreamy

lost_in_thought

Ooooh when I did briefly wear a helmet I got a really cold head.

My mum has these really thin liners made of soft wool that she wears under her flying helmet - they might do the trick - I'll have a look for the link.

Now I seem to get a cold face, and can't talk.

EDIT - this might work

http://www.thermalshop.co.uk/helmet-lin ... -p-24.html

dirk_van_gently

Get a BUFF
http://buff.es/
Great for all weathers.

ride_whenever

l_i_t:

you need a ninja style mask then, that should keep your face warm...

DancesWithSheep

Dirk Van Gently wrote:

Get a BUFF
http://buff.es/
Great for all weathers.

Seconded.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/dhb_Buff/5360032136/

Gussio

lost_in_thought wrote:

My mum has these really thin liners made of soft wool that she wears under her flying helmet - they might do the trick - I'll have a look for the link.

What does your mum fly?

lost_in_thought

ride_whenever wrote:

l_i_t:

you need a ninja style mask then, that should keep your face warm...

interesting!

I'm actually considering getting one of those pollution shredder-from-the-turtles masks (http://www.artline.ro/admin/_files/news ... redder.png) to keep my face warm!

Gussio

lost_in_thought wrote:

ride_whenever wrote:

l_i_t:

you need a ninja style mask then, that should keep your face warm...

interesting!

I'm actually considering getting one of those pollution shredder-from-the-turtles masks (http://www.artline.ro/admin/_files/news ... redder.png) to keep my face warm!

They make my face too warm and sweaty and it is horrible not being able to wipe one's nose...

BigLee1

I`ve got a couple of Buffs and they are very good but my lid is on the maximum head size and even one of those skull caps wouldn`t fit, well it would if I shaved my head
I`ll try sticking a bit of tape on and see how it goes!

jeepie

Lee - you might be able to fit the Lusso on. I was born prematurely and have a crazy mekon headshape, which mean I have to have XXL helmet size! I love it that whenever I go go-karting or indoor skiing and you have to wear a helmet, I go up in the queue and the assistant just looks at my head, looks at the stock and goes err...........................

BigLee1

Jeepie wrote:

Lee - you might be able to fit the Lusso on. I was born prematurely and have a crazy mekon headshape, which mean I have to have XXL helmet size! I love it that whenever I go go-karting or indoor skiing and you have to wear a helmet, I go up in the queue and the assistant just looks at my head, looks at the stock and goes err...........................

Thanks Jeepie, I`ve a Giro Encinal at the moment but my mate has another Giro lid that goes a bit bigger (also a fat head ) so I know they`re bigger lids out there that will be looked at when it comes for a change.

Cheers

Lee

lost_in_thought

These buff things look good actually, I might well check it out! I think I've seen them in outdoor shops...

BigLee1

You can get different ones, thin ones, thick ones, ones with fleece on, windproof ones etc etc :shock:

http://www.buffwear.co.uk/

http://www.buffwear.co.uk/pages/technic ... o-wear.php

schlepcycling

If you can't fit something under your helmet, how about something over your helmet.

http://www.aktive8.com/p/Gore-Bike-Wear/Cycle-Clothing-Accessories/Gore-Tex-Helmet-II-Cover/HHELMC.html

Sidi

I'm confussed, would cycling in the Buff not make you colder???

Gussio

Sidi wrote:

I'm confussed, would cycling in the Buff not make you colder???

A-boom-tish

BigLee1

Good idea about the helmet cover but I want to keep my peak and considering I ride to work when it`s dark its a bit black :? My lid is white with a reflective strip on it

BigLee1

Sidi wrote:

I'm confussed, would cycling in the Buff not make you colder???

In A Buff not THE Buff

m0scs

lost_in_thought wrote:

These buff things look good actually, I might well check it out! I think I've seen them in outdoor shops...

I can recommend the buff. Got one last year and wore it through the winter.

Can be worn as a face mask, neck warmer as well as a skull cap or balaclava.

They are very light but still warm and very stretchy.

I had a scull cap before but I looked like a smurf!

Would like to come for beers but will have to travel in from Hertforshire on the train. Maybe another week when Im in town.

Underscore

I'm planning on splashing out for a few new things for this winter's commuting. I've just got my Ground Effect Two Timer jacket, which I love:


Anyway, apart from some glove, the only other thing that I need to sort is my face. Now I started with a scarf tied round my head to cover my nose and mouth. I then bought (and modified slightly) a mountaineering face mask made from wind-proof fleece.

The latter is fine in terms of stopping my nose from going numb but it is cut assuming you are walking upright, not lent forward cycling, so it is a bit uncomfortable to wear.

The scarf was fine except when I stopped to give way to other traffic, at which point the air that I was breathing out caused my cycling glasses to steam up so I couldn't see what I was trying to give way to!

Anyway (again), a Buff looks great but does it not suffer from the same problem as using a scarf? I would rather be able to see other traffic and be a little uncomfortable than the other way around...

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biondino

Underscore, what temperatures would you advise the Two Timer is ideal for riding in? Is it incredibly warm and snug? And why would anyone ever use it sleeveless?

Underscore

biondino wrote:

Underscore, what temperatures would you advise the Two Timer is ideal for riding in? Is it incredibly warm and snug? And why would anyone ever use it sleeveless?

I've only had it a week, so I can't vouch for a lowest temperature, but I was wearing it as a vest last week, which was fine for the temperatures then - could have done with it for the last few weeks, really.

Today I wore it with the sleeves on and I felt perfectly warm from the off and had to half undo the zip after a couple of miles to cool down a little.

My hope is that the Two Timer with a base layer will do me all winter except for when it's raining - when I'll pop a waterproof shell over the top.

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m0scs

Underscore wrote:

I'm planning on splashing out for a few new things for this winter's commuting. I've just got my Ground Effect Two Timer jacket, which I love:


Anyway, apart from some glove, the only other thing that I need to sort is my face. Now I started with a scarf tied round my head to cover my nose and mouth. I then bought (and modified slightly) a mountaineering face mask made from wind-proof fleece.

The latter is fine in terms of stopping my nose from going numb but it is cut assuming you are walking upright, not lent forward cycling, so it is a bit uncomfortable to wear.

The scarf was fine except when I stopped to give way to other traffic, at which point the air that I was breathing out caused my cycling glasses to steam up so I couldn't see what I was trying to give way to!

Anyway (again), a Buff looks great but does it not suffer from the same problem as using a scarf? I would rather be able to see other traffic and be a little uncomfortable than the other way around...

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I used the buff most of last winter, its better than a scarf, thinner and more stretchy. I also found that my glasses steamed up when I came to a halt. When you are riding your hot breath is blown away, when you stop it isnt and the nearest thing is a nice cold pair of glasses so hence they steam up.

Its really annoying. The only way I found to combat it was to remove my glasses when I stopped.

I have since bought some Oakley flack jacket shades the lenses to which are supposed to have some sort of anti fogging agent on them.

Not used them in the cold yet as I need some clear lenses so cant report on how effective they are, or not.

I guess there may be some anti fogging sprays you can apply to your sunglasses to stop them fogging.

That jacket does look nice.

Im going to the Earls Court show at the weekend and fancy bagging some Rapha gear.

Kieran_Burns

All you really need to do is buy some calotherm spray, cover your lens and let it dry naturally.

The mistake people make is to wipe it off when it's applied - that cleans the lens but to keep it fog free once clean just spray and leave

Totalnewbie

Buffs are fantastic. I have three and will probably end up with more.

As far as tops go, a Ground Effect Popsicle jersey saw me through most of last winter, and survived me coming off very well. It's merino with a windproof front. I only ever put a jacket on top if it was raining (waterproof shell). I haven't yet found it cold enough for the Popsicle this autumn.

Wrath Rob

I think Big Lee's problem is that he's too fast and the wind chill factor is causing the surface temperature of his skull to reach -272C. Lee, perhaps you could strap some semi-conductors to your head and gain some massive computing power benefits from your efforts? They would shield you from the wind and provide their own heat source to keep you warm too.

Or you could buy something to go over the vents but that would be boring :P

STEFANOS4784

lost_in_thought wrote:

Ooooh when I did briefly wear a helmet I got a really cold head.

My mum has these really thin liners made of soft wool that she wears under her flying helmet - they might do the trick - I'll have a look for the link.

Now I seem to get a cold face, and can't talk.

EDIT - this might work

http://www.thermalshop.co.uk/helmet-lin ... -p-24.html

That model guy is definately living the dream :shock: 8)

BigLee1

Wrath Rob wrote:

I think Big Lee's problem is that he's too fast and the wind chill factor is causing the surface temperature of his skull to reach -272C. Lee, perhaps you could strap some semi-conductors to your head and gain some massive computing power benefits from your efforts? They would shield you from the wind and provide their own heat source to keep you warm too.

Or you could buy something to go over the vents but that would be boring :P

:? I`ve just stuck some tape over my vents but thanks for the idea :shock:

sc999cs

lost_in_thought wrote:

These buff things look good actually, I might well check it out! I think I've seen them in outdoor shops...

Great selection of buffs here.

attica

I find one of these does the trick.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Endura_FS260_Pro_Headband/5360025667/