which skull cap?

maddog 2

I have a DHB one which is almost perfect but the bottom seam is too obvious, and leaves a line on my head as if I've been carefully lobotomised.

Any recommendations for a roubaix cap which is thin/comfy/stretchy/not obvious?

I tried an Icebreaker merino one recently ('Chase') that was close but slightly too big.

Bobbinogs

I think the problem will be that we are all slightly different. My wife and I tried to share a skullcap but what fitted me did not fit her and vice versa. Might be worth trying to get to a shop and trying a few on.

Oh, love that line about the lobotomised look, made me think of Robert DiNiro in the Frankie film

arthur_scrimshaw

I've got one of these

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... earzhed307

It was the best rated cap in a review of winter gear in the Cyclist or Cycling Plus (can't remember which) beating Rapha Castelli et al, I like the peak which keeps rain off your glasses and it's warm without being bulky.

boydster76

Not sure if this is what you mean but I have one of these http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/products.asp?partno=38130&gclid=CJeHxsGV7LsCFSMewwodeV4AJQ and have absolutely no complaints. I also use it under a helmet when skiing and have never had a cold bonce.

LegendLust

Assos nuff said

maddog 2

Anyone got the thermo Castelli one?



http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cas ... p-ec025145

Doesn't have an obvious seam.

brearley

i've not got the one above but i have got the head thingy which is exactly the same minus the top half (it's a headband) the edge is barely noticeable. Really thin you can barely feel it but it is extremely warm. I'd say go for it.

Big_Ring_Rider

Can recommend this:

http://road.cc/content/review/100353-sp ... topper-hat

For bike wear only! Snug fit (I've a big head), warm, comfortable and I don't sweat under it. I like the look of that Castelli though, I too would be interested to hear thoughts on it.

maddog 2

Ta. I'll give the Castelli a try I reckon.

Richysticky

For what its worth, I always use a buff, doubled if chilly, with no seam marks as yet

sloppyschleckonds

maddog 2 wrote:

Anyone got the thermo Castelli one?



http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cas ... p-ec025145

Doesn't have an obvious seam.

Here is the inside:

northpole

I have a full head of hair and recently bought a sportful headband/ ear warmer which in recent weather I have found to be superb.

For colder weather I found the Rapha merino wool hat very effective and quite thin to fit under my helmet. Assos stinger when temperatures drop further.

Peter

maddog 2

Castelli arrived, thanks Merlin, and it's just the job. Sleek, soft, snug.