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JeffS
12-17-07, 08:00 PM
I've been riding with the same REI / Novara skull cap for over a year. I wear it anytime it's below 65 or so.

Anyway, after all this time, I misplaced it. I ran in REI over the weekend and bought another one. It wasn't until I got home that I realized it's entirely different from the original one. The material and cut are different, and the hat slowly rides up, leaving my ears exposed. It's horrible and I can't wear it.

Anyway, I need to place an order(s) for a replacement asap. Just wondering if anyone has a recommendation. I have a rather large head so if you know of something that runs small that info would be useful.

Something with full ear-coverage is a must.



PI
http://www.pearlizumi.com/phpThumb.php?src=/data/uploads/products/9032_021.jpg&w=290&h=290
http://www.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&pc_id=76&product_id=680


Ibex -
http://www.ibex.com/Photos/F07/841_3654.jpg
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/ProductDetail.php?GID=922&VID=10453&Product=Meru-Hat-with-Ear-Flaps


Performance
http://performancebike.resultspage.com/thumb.php?f=http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/90/10-5760-BLK-FRONT.jpg
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=24775&item=10-0324&slitrk=search&slisearch=true


Giordana
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:6KzOV282q-njJM:http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41SCH0ANNPL._AA280_.jpg
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=BUY_PRODUCT_STANDARD&PRODUCT.ID=1737&CATEGORY.ID=368&MODE=&TFC=TRUE


Assos
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:JeFbyjuw3mia8M:http://www.coloradocyclist.com/img/product/full/assxwy89.jpg
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=BUY_PRODUCT_STANDARD&PRODUCT.ID=1497&CATEGORY.ID=368&MODE=&TFC=TRUE


Garneau (plus, actually comes in sizes)
http://www.nashbar.com/nashbar_photos/250/LG-HAT-NCL-SIDE.jpg
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=6000137&subcategory=60001220&brand=&sku=18594&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Headgear


Woolistic Sputnik
http://www.boure.com/new/media/8456.jpg
http://www.boure.com/8456.html

CastIron
12-17-07, 08:56 PM
See my reply to same thread in commuting.

revolator
12-17-07, 09:30 PM
I tried the performance one, and it's just okay. It's warm enough, might be tight for you, and the elastic leaves a mark on the skin for a little while after you take it off. I would be interested in trying out a wool one.

tsl
12-18-07, 02:38 AM
I have VLC (Very Large Cranium). I use the one from SweatVac (http://www.dowrap.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=DWMWC&Category_Code=SVWB). It fits well. I like it so much I bought a second one, just in case they ever "improve" it.

rbrsddn
12-18-07, 05:48 AM
I just bought the Louis Garneau Power Cap, and it is warm and looks cool.

savethekudzu
12-18-07, 08:49 AM
I have a $10 wool skullcap from Target. Its headband also has a two- or three-inch polyester lining, which unfolds & pulls down to cover my ears and forehead when needed.

JPradun
12-18-07, 09:15 AM
I have the PI -- I have a normalish sized head and it fits perfect/tad big. Works well for any temperature -- I have problems with all other parts of my body before I have temperature problems with my head. I use it for under 45 down to 28 degrees, which is my coldest ride.

eciclo
12-27-07, 02:56 AM
Santini Skull Cap:

http://www.all4cycling.com/shop/images/sottocasco_black.jpg

http://www.all4cycling.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1498