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Its getting a little chilli and wet, so before its gets down to the near and below zeros I have been looking at some under helmet skull caps and beanies.
The sealskinz peaked beanie looks good, finding a stockist in Bristol to let me try one is another story.

Dry and warm with some ear protection would be nice...
Anyone got any recommendations for daily commute and mountain biking.... 😕


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:07 am
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Endura do some good ones, I have a headband and cap.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:08 am
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i normally just use a cotton cycling cap .... sometimes one of those
lycra skull caps when it's REALLY cold 🙂


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:09 am
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Is what you need.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:16 am
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I've a Gore cap thingy that does the trick.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:16 am
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+1 for the buff, as you can see very versatile.... so head warmer one day, neck scarf the next, that why I own two.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:21 am
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Rapha Belgium style cap here, excellent warmth in sub zero temps, nice styling to boot.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:27 am
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Buffs are great - I've got three. Some chap had a new endura skull cap on the classifieds (yesterday maybe?) that was at a tempting price.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:32 am
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Buffs are fine, but get pretty smelly. OK, not a major issue, but if you are using it everyday, then may be something to consider.

Can't remember the name of mine, think it might be Smartwool, but I've been using a merino helmet hat for a few years now, and really rate it. Think Enduro and a few other companies out there will do something similar.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:32 am
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Merino wool buff is the kiddy, its longer than the original buff, so you can double it up around the ears when worn as a beanie for super warmth and its soft enough to go under your lid and still be comfortable.
Oh and you don't have to wash merino as much as other fabrics, so its great for commuting etc

No prizes for guessing who I work for,,,,,,,,,,,,


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:32 am
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No prizes for guessing who I work for,,,,,,,,,,,,

Do you sell direct 😉

after a merino buff myself.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:41 am
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depends how hot you run!

I use a buff most of the time in pirate mode. When it's really cold, I use it beanie mode.

But I run warm.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:47 am
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+1 Buff, but always carry a spare for after a stop. Nicer putting a dry one on than a wet one.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:53 am
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WORS: There's usually a deal to be done at the events we cover eg mayhem, UCI Fort Bill, but I can't supply direct im afraid, sorry...

Topangarider: Try a UV buff, as they wick better and tend to be popular with them who "run warm"

Any thoughts on the new Hood buff folks?????????????


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:54 am
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Buff sometimes, cycle cap sometimes if I'm out on the road or cross bike and want to look all euro


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:54 am
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there's a buff free with this month's MBUK

anythign thicker than that it too hot for me


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:58 am
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You get a free buff type thing with MBUK this month, it seems ok to be honest.

I'm a sweaty betty though so I only need to wear a hat on the coldest of cold days.

Edit: Chakaping beat me to it! 😉


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 11:58 am
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aldi were selling those lycra skull caps when i was in yesterday.they were for running but still do a job.i used it today under a buff that came in this months mtb,uk.sorted.....


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 5:37 pm
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Hair.

Will no-one think of us baldies? 🙂

Seriously, I find a bit of duct tape over the front vents of my helmet does the job, and for -20ºC, a buff gets added.

Much more than that leads to sweat soak followed by ice cream head chill.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 5:48 pm
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+3 for the Voodoo buff in this months MBUK, I also have a Buff buff, from go outdoors. Two of them is ideal, one on the head and one round your face and neck. Toastyness. 😀


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 5:48 pm
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Snowboarding underhelmet balaclava,v thin but v warm and mine's got a lovley fleecy neck thing attatched,very snuggly.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 6:18 pm
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Another vote for buff, couldn't wear anything more than that personally but I suppose if I was in the frozen north I might think differently.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 6:45 pm
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+1 more for the buff, i commute everyday and ride twice a week so i've got 7 of them (i had eight but lost one in the sea at perranporth 🙁 )


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 6:52 pm
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Hello, I have a brand new w/tags giro merino hat that you can have for £14 posted same as this one http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=60171 in size s/medium

Email me if interested wenanwhere@hotmail.com


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 6:57 pm
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8 Buffs? Where do you put them all?


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 6:59 pm
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Do you get the free buff in the November edition of MBUK?

Thanks


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 7:03 pm
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aldi were selling those lycra skull caps when i was in yesterday.they were for running but still do a job.i used it today under a buff that came in this months mtb,uk.sorted.....

Straight on the 'list' with you then.. Aldi what is it with you uncool people..

Buffs are also extremely suspect, i'm awaiting advice from the Chief Commissioner (Style Police) they've had this forum on their radar for some time.. Principly under the heading 'totally uneccassary use of lycra and spandex by grown men'.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 7:05 pm
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i dont carry them all with me! it's just so i've always got a couple of clean ones available as i can only be arsed to do the washing at weekends (single dad, working full time).


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 7:07 pm
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Fair enough, mmb 😉 Yeah, J273, the free Buff is in this months MBUK, it's the Autumn edition.


 
Posted : 27/10/2011 7:59 pm
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Rapha Belgium-style hat get a +1 from me... some decent offers on it every now and again.


 
Posted : 08/11/2011 11:22 pm
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derekrides -

Buffs are also extremely suspect, i'm awaiting advice from the Chief Commissioner (Style Police) they've had this forum on their radar for some time.. Principly under the heading 'totally uneccassary use of lycra and spandex by grown men'.

You are absolutly correct - a buff? WTF


 
Posted : 08/11/2011 11:26 pm
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Declathon lycra running cap. Aldi sell a decent one from time to time. Them Buff things are great also.


 
Posted : 08/11/2011 11:30 pm
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i got the free buff in mbuk, and tbh it feels a bit, er, snug/tight round the neck.
are the ones you actually buy in a shop a bigger size?
i fancy one of the reversible ones, cos im going to canada in february and ive heard they sometimes get frost over there . . . .


 
Posted : 09/11/2011 12:00 am
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Icebreaker skull cap for me when it gets properly cold, but I also change helmets as my road one vents too much


 
Posted : 09/11/2011 12:05 am
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Assos robocap, it covers the ears and doesn't irritate the skin. I've got one of the full face balaclavas as well which is good for bursting through the front door and scaring the gf


 
Posted : 09/11/2011 12:09 am
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Buffs are sooo last year 🙂


 
Posted : 09/11/2011 12:16 am