"Flandrian style" winter caps
JackPozzi
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Bought one of these last winter, and it sort of does the job but feels like I'm wearing a bean bag on my head (no idea, guessing there's some sort of loose insulating material between the layers) and the ear flaps don't fully cover which is annoying.
http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/belgian-style-cycling-cap-black?gclid=Cj0KEQjw2KyxBRCi2rK11NCDw6UBEiQAO-tljfCzhsYiDb_fzI1yunxpaq9ABeARGxqcPQ0-CagAdJ4aAnr98P8HAQ
Does anyone use something similar they'd recommend please? Mainly want something windproof, warm and full coverage round the ears but struggling to find options, have seen a few online but no way of trying on....
http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/belgian-style-cycling-cap-black?gclid=Cj0KEQjw2KyxBRCi2rK11NCDw6UBEiQAO-tljfCzhsYiDb_fzI1yunxpaq9ABeARGxqcPQ0-CagAdJ4aAnr98P8HAQ
Does anyone use something similar they'd recommend please? Mainly want something windproof, warm and full coverage round the ears but struggling to find options, have seen a few online but no way of trying on....
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Prendas do a nice one.0
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Rapha. One of my favourite bits of kit.0
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Cheers both, Prendas option ordered, will give that a try and hopefully like it. If it doesn't work I'll have to bite the bullet and splash out on the Rapha!0
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Rapha. One of my favourite bits of kit.
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The Rapha one is the single best piece of kit I have ever bought - the way it looks & feels as much as the way it performs. Before that I used to struggle with various hats with and without ear warmers and always had problems with earlobes popping out and getting cold, or a cold nape. The Rapha hat just does everything perfectly.0 -
Rapha. One of my favourite bits of kit.
+1
The Rapha one is the single best piece of kit I have ever bought - the way it looks & feels as much as the way it performs. Before that I used to struggle with various hats with and without ear warmers and always had problems with earlobes popping out and getting cold, or a cold nape. The Rapha hat just does everything perfectly.
Agreed. Wore mine this morning, just love it. Worth every penny.0 -
Cheapo: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/700-windproof-cycling-helmet-liner-id_8315773.html
Quite light, but I find it warm enough.0 -
I have the Prendas hat and sadly it's never been worn on the bike.
If I did wear it I'd need to cycle nudey to stop myself from overheating.
-5 just isn't cold enough for that quality bit of kit.
Although sat at football on a January evening it's perfect.0 -
[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19730004#p19730004]KingOfTheTailwind[/url] wrote:Cheapo: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/700-windproof-cycling-helmet-liner-id_8315773.html
Quite light, but I find it warm enough.
Also have that one and worn all through last winter, including commuting at 05.30.0 -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rapha-Pro-Team-Winter-Hat-/161872080253?var=&hash=item25b053ed7d:m:mztDGeutMUSHW-nFxf0gY8w
Just been put on I've bought one so worth a punt for £20, just don't mind the colour2010 Cboardman carbon pro--- gone to pastures new
Ribble Addax winter with sram force
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I have both the Rapha blue one pictured above and the Rapha Pro Team linked above on eBay (in the shocking green!). Both fantastic items.
I actually wear the blue one when I am not out on my bike, it's a bloody good warm winter hat! It is probably too warm for going hard on the bike. It's okay commuting and doing base miles, but if you get lairy on the hills and stuff, it's a bit too sweaty for my liking.
The Pro Team breathes really well and the way the ear flaps wraps around your ears is lovely. It's much better for riding hard in I find. Being thinner, it's also a bit more comfortable under your helmet if you use one.
Both great hats though! I use them both throughout the winter months.0 -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rapha-Pro-Team-Winter-Hat-/161872080253?var=&hash=item25b053ed7d:m:mztDGeutMUSHW-nFxf0gY8w
Just been put on I've bought one so worth a punt for £20, just don't mind the colour
Cheers. Bargain for 20 quid. Ordered one!0 -
Damn, gutted I missed that eBay link earlier! Will just have to pay full whack for a Black Pro Team one, don't really mind given how impressed I have been with the standard one, and how much use I have got out of it.0
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I have both the Rapha blue one pictured above and the Rapha Pro Team linked above on eBay (in the shocking green!). Both fantastic items.
I actually wear the blue one when I am not out on my bike, it's a bloody good warm winter hat! It is probably too warm for going hard on the bike. It's okay commuting and doing base miles, but if you get lairy on the hills and stuff, it's a bit too sweaty for my liking.
The Pro Team breathes really well and the way the ear flaps wraps around your ears is lovely. It's much better for riding hard in I find. Being thinner, it's also a bit more comfortable under your helmet if you use one.
Both great hats though! I use them both throughout the winter months.
I have the blue Rapha and it is a cracking hat but like you I found myself running too hot. I use it for going the football in now.
Brought the Pro Team from E-bay and that is going to be my go to hat in the winter months. Cracking hat for £20. Thanks for the heads up.0 -
+1 for the Prendas hat. Very useful in the cold of deep winter.0
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+1 for the Rapha.
Brilliant bit of kit, well worth splashing out on in my opinion.Obsessed is a word used by the lazy to describe the dedicated!0 -
Just got a Cafe du Cycliste one from Always Riding reduced to be abou £17 and loads nicer than the Seal Skinz one I didn't keep.
Not used it yet but strangley wanting the weather to change so I can.
Review of Belgian caps in Bikes ETC this month.25th August 2013 12hrs 37mins 52.3 seconds 238km 5500mtrs FYRM Never again.0 -
Do the Rapha hats fit under a cycling helmet?0
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Do the Rapha hats fit under a cycling helmet?
That depends on how tight your helmet fits.0 -
So that's a yes then, cheers need something to keep my ears warm when it gets really cold.0
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The pro team hat has arrived. Not as thick and warm as the winter cap imo. It will be perfect for those 5-10 degree rides.0
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The pro team hat has arrived. Not as thick and warm as the winter cap imo. It will be perfect for those 5-10 degree rides.
I got mine too - was thinking below 5 myself
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and much better fitting than last years version.0
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rapha-Pro-Team-Winter-Hat-/161872080253?var=&hash=item25b053ed7d:m:mztDGeutMUSHW-nFxf0gY8w
Just been put on I've bought one so worth a punt for £20, just don't mind the colour
Cheers. Bargain for 20 quid. Ordered one!
Same here!Shut up, knees!
Various Boardmans, a Focus, a Cannondale and an ancient Trek.0
