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How do folks get around this , i find a hat under the helmet gets sweaty , so over helmet covers , day rides not too bad but night riding gets cold.


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 10:10 am
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Buff.


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 10:11 am
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Baldy head here, even on the coldest day, my barnet is never cold!.

I wear a buff most of the time, stops the baldy man lines across the head when having a post ride pint.... ๐Ÿ˜†


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 10:12 am
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I always use a buff,in summer it keeps the midges off & in winter keeps my head warm.
If you really struggle with the cold you could tape up the vents with duct tape.


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 10:15 am
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[url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/helmet-sweat-busters-anything-better-that-a-buff ]my Buff thread...[/url]

I have worn a Buff on the bike all the time for years. I was asking the question to see if anything better, and some good ideas were posted. I have found that the conventional 'pirate style' tied buff doesn't work with helmets with a low retention loop at the back, as the knot pushes them forward, so a single or double cap folded style seems good now for me with MTB lid.


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 10:21 am
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I've got one of those skull cap thingy's for cold days. I wear it all winter unless it's unseasonably warm. It's got the added bonus of making you look like a medieval executioner when you take your helmet off at cafes etc ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 10:21 am
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Buff, warm in winter, stops the sweat running down into your eyes in summer.


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 10:24 am
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http://img2.thejournal.ie/inline/1679608/original/?width=630&version=1679608

Irish Buff !! farmers calander when searching for buffs.


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 10:36 am
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Skull cap on really cold days
Buff for most times
Decathlon, Pantini bandana on other occasions


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 10:39 am
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Buff most times, lightweight cotton cycling cap if it's not that chilly. I've also found a need for something in summer as there's no hair to soak up sweat ๐Ÿ˜•


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 10:41 am
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Aldi merino beanie, keeps the grade1 noggin comfy and keeps circulation around ears on descents.


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 12:04 pm
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On my road bike I wear a cotton cap 90% of the time, and I've got a cut up buff to cover my ears if it's a bit colder.

I've got one of these for when it's really grim.

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Posted : 10/02/2017 12:20 pm
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A buff is cool in summer and warm in winter and stops the helmet pads getting sweaty and smelly.


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 1:13 pm
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I have found that the conventional 'pirate style' tied buff doesn't work with helmets with a low retention loop at the back

I just double it up, no need for a knot.


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 1:51 pm
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^^^^ boulder heid ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 2:10 pm
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In the cold I wear a gore skull cap. In warmer weather I just wear the helmet.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-universal-windstopper-softshell-skull-cap-2012/


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 2:18 pm
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Fleece headband over the forehead and ears - either buy one, or just use a strip of fleece with a knot in it. Makes a big difference even with top of head uncovered. Have also cut strips off old thermal t-shirts to make headbands too, though that's more useful for sweat diversion in hotter weather or indoor training.


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 2:44 pm
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^^^^ boulder heid

Right ye are Ned Flanders...


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 3:19 pm
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^^^ never has a 'tache in my life ! ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 4:32 pm
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Buff.

I've had problems with warmer skull caps. Sweat like pig uphill, turns to ice on long descent. Result equalled the very best of icecream headaches.


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 4:57 pm
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Buff, worn under helmet balaclava style, while riding (and depending how cold) you can pull it over nose, or over mouth/chin, or drop to neck. Head and ears stay warm, sweat is absorbed. Ideal IMO

Also have a neoprene headband thing that is shaped to also provide for ear-cover. Always has been too warm for me though so it's either bake or remove and freeze.


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 9:15 pm
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Baldie-check , buff owner-check , head status-warm.


 
Posted : 10/02/2017 9:24 pm
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Thin Karrimor running hat works for me. Few quid from SportsDirect.


 
Posted : 11/02/2017 12:54 am
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As others have said, skull cap. Decathlon do a good BTwin one with ear cover.


 
Posted : 11/02/2017 10:52 am
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Not a baldie head, but buff most times or Endura skull cap when it gets proper cold

[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/endura-thermolite-skullcap-ss17/rp-prod18464 ]ยฃ9.49[/url]


 
Posted : 11/02/2017 11:52 am
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Buff for me. Doubled up this time of year, or in summer old one cut in half like a extra wide headband so there's a bit of top vent.

Pirate style doesn't work so well with enduro style helmets although I saw recently buff do a skull cap which doesn't cover the ears (don't like covered ears unless it's really cold)


 
Posted : 11/02/2017 11:57 am