Beanie

simonhead
simonhead Posts: 1,399
edited September 2013 in Road buying advice
After a beanie to wear under my lid, preferably windproof, tried a windstopper one, wasnt thick enough to stop my ears getting cold and I cant bring myself to wear the ear warmer head band things. Any suggestions (Assos look nice but £35+ seems a bit excessive.
Life isnt like a box of chocolates, its like a bag of pic n mix.

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  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    I use the Nike ones.
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  • seanoconn
    seanoconn Posts: 11,674
    dhb scull cap, excellent and super snug

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-skull-cap/
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  • owenlars
    owenlars Posts: 719
    Ground Effect, excellent 15 quid from NZ

    http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product/ACC/BEA/
  • simonhead
    simonhead Posts: 1,399
    Do like the look of the Ground Effect one.
    Life isnt like a box of chocolates, its like a bag of pic n mix.
  • djhermer
    djhermer Posts: 328
    simonhead wrote:
    After a beanie to wear under my lid, preferably windproof, tried a windstopper one, wasnt thick enough to stop my ears getting cold and I cant bring myself to wear the ear warmer head band things. Any suggestions (Assos look nice but £35+ seems a bit excessive.

    I used the Assos Fugu Cap last winter. It is expensive - think i paid c.£39. But it was my most reliable and 'glad for' piece of clothing last winter. An absolute winner in cold and wet (obviously it's not waterproof, but doesn't get sodden and allows your bonce to breathe nicely).
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    I've had a few skull caps, and I've found that the Ground Effect Baked Beanie are quite tight fitting, and I don't have a big head (medium). One of the better budget ones i've tried is one from Polaris, or if the budget allows, the Assos Stinger is THE best one imo. £17 at the right place.
  • FatTed
    FatTed Posts: 1,205
    Have a look at this
    http://store.haloheadband.com/Halo-Anti ... -p/afs.htm
  • Bozman
    Bozman Posts: 2,518
    Giro do a nice winter merino peaked cap, warm but not hot and it doesn't itch, plus it's not bulky so it fits nicely under a helmet.
  • jordan_217
    jordan_217 Posts: 2,580
    I have a brand new Altura one (still in bag with tags). I'll post it to you for £10. One size and has a windproof front panel. PM me if you're interested.
    “Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”
  • zardoz
    zardoz Posts: 251
    seanoconn wrote:
    dhb scull cap, excellent and super snug

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-skull-cap/
    Seems this is no longer available. In fact I've noticed an increasing amount of DHB gear is no longer available.
    http://www.strava.com/athletes/1767978
  • simonhead
    simonhead Posts: 1,399
    jordan_217 wrote:
    I have a brand new Altura one (still in bag with tags). I'll post it to you for £10. One size and has a windproof front panel. PM me if you're interested.


    Cheers for the offer but ordered the Ground Effect one.
    Life isnt like a box of chocolates, its like a bag of pic n mix.
  • jordan_217
    jordan_217 Posts: 2,580
    simonhead wrote:
    jordan_217 wrote:
    I have a brand new Altura one (still in bag with tags). I'll post it to you for £10. One size and has a windproof front panel. PM me if you're interested.


    Cheers for the offer but ordered the Ground Effect one.

    No worries. Ground effect kit is good. My Brother is a walking/riding advertising board for them. Delivery is pretty quick too!
    “Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    Any recommendations for a beanie with a visor? Needs to be quite thin, have quite a snug helmet.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/craft-winter-bike-cap-1/
  • andyrr
    andyrr Posts: 1,823
    Assos caps in the outlet are a bit cheaper
    http://www.assosfactoryoutlet.com/acces ... ?limit=all
  • jordan_217
    jordan_217 Posts: 2,580
    iPete wrote:
    Any recommendations for a beanie with a visor? Needs to be quite thin, have quite a snug helmet.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/craft-winter-bike-cap-1/

    I have one of them. Very good bit of kit. The one gripe I have is that it's a tight fit under my Kask K10. Not annoyingly tight but tighter than my skull cap and a regular cap (not worn together!!!)

    You can always send it back for free if you get from Wiggle. I'm a hat size 59cm and ordered the L/XL if that's any help.
    “Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”
  • jordan_217
    jordan_217 Posts: 2,580
    jordan_217 wrote:
    iPete wrote:
    Any recommendations for a beanie with a visor? Needs to be quite thin, have quite a snug helmet.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/craft-winter-bike-cap-1/

    I have one of them. Very good bit of kit. The one gripe I have is that it's a tight fit under my Kask K10. Not annoyingly tight but tighter than my skull cap and a regular cap (not worn together!!!)

    You can always send it back for free if you get from Wiggle. I'm a hat size 59cm and ordered the L/XL if that's any help.

    Just noticed the Craft one is out of stock from most places. How about this one, I was going to buy this until I got a discount code from Wiggle:

    http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ty ... 59&ID=3229

    If its Prendas' own then it's bound to be spot on.
    “Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”

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