beanies that fit under helmets?

Neale1978
Neale1978 Posts: 484
edited October 2012 in Road buying advice
Hey,

I tried my usual one which is not as thick as some and my helmet does not quite go all the way on..

Are there ones available that are quite thin that would fit and enough to keep the wind chill away when its cold?

cheers

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  • ju5t1n
    ju5t1n Posts: 2,028
    I use one of these, from NZ. It's rather good, very thin too. http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-d ... EA-ACC.htm
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    edited October 2012
    ju5t1n wrote:
    I use one of these, from NZ. It's rather good, very thin too. http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-d ... EA-ACC.htm
    yeah I do have one of these too, but must admit it's a tight fit, and I have an average sized head. There are others which are better imo.

    Btw OP, most skull caps (not 'beanies') will fit under helmets fine, but some 'winter hats' won't, too thick.

    Best one I have had, and I've had a lot, is the Assos stinger, very nice
  • I'm a fan o the ground effect one too. Probikekit do a good one and cheap polypropylene skullcap is not bad for milder days... Clearly I have no hair....
  • Rapha's merino beanie....best I've tried (inc Assos skull cap). Wait for the Winter sale if you can.
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  • My Endura BaaBaa beanie fits under the helmet just fine! Would really recommend them for cold winter days.

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  • zx6man
    zx6man Posts: 1,092
    I use an altura skull cap, no experience in using beanies for bikes.
  • pete54
    pete54 Posts: 488
    Or Rapha's Winter hat which has a peak to keep the sun out of your eyes. Mine fits under my giro atmos.
  • ToeKnee
    ToeKnee Posts: 376
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  • huuregeil
    huuregeil Posts: 780
    Rab Meco Beanie is excellent and excellent value.
  • Neale1978
    Neale1978 Posts: 484
    cheers for the suggestions.. I'll pick myself out one later 8)
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Do you actually need to wear a helmet in autumn/ winter?
  • vfast1
    vfast1 Posts: 98
    ShutUpLegs wrote:
    Do you actually need to wear a helmet in autumn/ winter?

    Huh? I didnt know there were different times of year where its not necessary to wear a helmet!
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  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    Rapha's merino beanie....best I've tried (inc Assos skull cap). Wait for the Winter sale if you can.

    +1 to this. Mine fits under my helmet just fine with a bit of minor adjusting to straps. The Rapha winter hat however would not, for me.
  • Neale1978
    Neale1978 Posts: 484
    Ive narrowed it down to either an endura or polaris skullcap and ive read that some caps dont cover ears quite as well as they should.. i guess its just a case of trying them