get the one with the pink stripe down the middle. it really challenges those people who like to pigeonhole themselves and have strong views as to what is acceptable for other people to wear while riding a bicycle.
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Caps under helmets
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It's fashion. Just like mountain bike clothing.
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I wear them with pride, I am man enough for that but maybe it's not everyone case
Napolean complex
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hildodger in anti french comment shocker
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I have a Rapha Paul Smith 531 cap in the tweed/houndstooth effect. It complements a large assortment of other hats that I own and wear.
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It's not really fashion to wear a cap under a helment though - you can clearly see the origin - cyclists didn't wear helmets when cycling started so people wore caps to keep their heads warm/stop sweat/whatever. When helmets became popular/required then people just kept wearing their caps but put them under their helmets.
Now, that said, there are some people who undoubtedly do wear them for fashion but they'd largely be the fakenger set and are easy enough to spot as they'll not be wearing a cap with club/normal design but rather whatever one is flavour of the month/classic - eg the classic Campagnolo along with all the obligatory fakenger kit. Simples.
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I have a cap made of wool, with a tweed go faster stripe.
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fakenger!
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you can clearly see the origin - cyclists didn't wear helmets when cycling started so people wore caps to keep their heads warm/stop sweat/whatever
yes and people were riding fixed/singlespeed bike made of steel...
See where I am going here
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Yeh I was thinking the rapha cap with the pink strip as it would have the highest annoyance factor and would match the pink detailing on my other rapha kit, but the black/black stripe is more practical for winter.
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Not really
If a cap under a helmet works as well as anything else, if not better, then why change?
Gears and other frame materials have clear advantages for most people.
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Fixed/singlespeed bike(s) made of steel? Aye.
Rapha cap? Aye.
Northerner? Aye.
Bothered by what other people think? Nay...
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oohh there is a lovely Rapha Grey Feather cap on their site. 45 squids though!! I may have to buy it if it will annoy. Dry clean only!! Very practical.
MM
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Roadie fashionistas in touchy shocker!
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@Fettler - is that on the 100mile road from WA across to SA? if not, where is it? been pondering a ride from Adelaide to Perth if I can swing it time-wise, so very much intrigued....
And back on topic; I'm so gonna get a roadie cap and wear it under my peaked MTB helmet just to confuse the crap out of both MTB and Road riders!!! Hopefully I can find a pink tartan one to make it look even more gash...
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"The term "Napoleon complex" has been used in scientific research on the phenomenon of smaller organisms acting aggressively towards larger organisms. In contrast to the many examples of larger organisms acting aggressively towards smaller organisms in the animal kingdom"
Juan in not knowing his arse from his elbow shocker and assuming the 'poor little foreigner' stereotype
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langy
It's the NW of WA on the way to broom.
There's lot of straight bit's of road on the big loop
Best to go Perth to Adelaide cos that's the way the wind normally blows.Posted 2 years ago # -
I can’t believe how bitchy some of you lot are about something as mundane as bike clothing, as a mostly MTB rider I own various “Clown” outfits, having crap eye’s I have to wear glasses when riding, if it’s cold I’ll wear a buff which I find to be possibly the most versatile bit of cycling clothing about.
I also ride a road bike for which I Lycra up, don’t own a cap or fancy one really, but I can see the positives for them…I try not to make sweeping judgements based solely on peoples cycling attire, wear what you like, ride what you like, however you like, just don’t start throwing insults at those who haven’t quite got the same uniform as you…
It’s all cycling, right? apart from the Fakengers but that’s a different matter…Posted 2 years ago # -
Jeeeeezzzee, even in winter I find my head gets too hot with a helmet on, why would I stick another layer of insulation on it?!
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Jeeeeezzzee, even in winter I find my head gets too hot with a helmet on, why would I stick another layer of insulation on it?!
That because you're a hot-head CK
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i've been told off by certain mountainbike magazines for appearing in photos with a cap under my helmet and asked not to do it again please, so it's definitely a fashion thing
so of course, i'll keep wearing one
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uplink - it has been said before
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Of, course there's the sub group of cap wearers who cut around the elastic leaving themselves with just a band and the peak...
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aP - Member
Of, course there's the sub group of cap wearers who cut around the elastic leaving themselves with just a band and the peak...
Well then the obvious next step is to adopt the good old sun visor, I think it's time to start a new cycling fashion:
there's plenty of choice out there, just you wait this time next year MBR, MBUK, etc will be doing group reviews for them...
I quite fancy the Khaki one, unless theres a waterproof desert Camo one available...
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and assuming the 'poor little foreigner' stereotype
Nope not at all. However due to your "history" on this very much forum I am right once again. The fact that you play the smiley/sarcasm/irony card again give me credit on that.But that is the last post from me arguing with you as I found my time to be way too precious to be waisted with people like you. Plus it will give you an good story to show your mates at the pub "how tough you are". Have a nice day and say hello to nick for me will you.
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due to your "history" on this very much forum I am right once again
I spy babelfish
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i wore my buff over my cap and my helmet on top this morning.
where the hell does that leave me?
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My my, so many people, so many new buttons to press.
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However due to your "history" on this very much forum I am right once again
Juan, my 'history' on this forum is to have mocked you on numerous occasions - but not because you're French, or because you're an uptight white boy, or because you're a faux-socialist but because I find your egocentric world view to be worthy of my ridicule - that's not xenophobia it's called taking the p1ss......
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I used to wind up juan fairly regularly, I just ignore him now as I found him incredibly irritating.
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A proud cap under helmet wearer here. Cap peak is useful in the rain and does a better job of keeping rain out of your eyes than a helmet peak IMO. The ability to flip it so it points down being the key thing there I feel
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I used to wind up juan fairly regularly, I just ignore him now as I found him incredibly irritating.
No point grinding your organ if the monkey's not dancin'...........
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Helmet, Cap, ROFL.
I like seeing roadies with caps under there helmets, it brightens my day as laugh my ass off at just what a total bunch planks they look.
Wear a thin beanie and clip a peak on. But never ever wear a cap under your helmet its not a good look. Especially with all that lycra, don't do it.Posted 2 years ago # -
That's true, don't do it if you are hung up on looking 'fashionable' and care what some clown in smelly, manky,oversized clothing following the latest trend thinks of you.
If seeing someone wearing a cap under their helmet makes you 'laugh your ass off' then you really do need to get out more.
Out of interest is looking like 'bunch planks' a bad thing? I don't know what 'bunch planks' are, I assume it's some sort of saw mill workers term for something that looks 'unfashionable'.
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Wear a thin beanie and clip a peak on.
aye, that's a cracking look. I believe it's what they're all wearing in Milan this year.Posted 2 years ago #
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