What are those head covers called?
05-15-02 | 09:06 AM
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What are those head covers called?
I'm looking to get a full head cover to help keep sweat out of my eyes when I ride. I know there is a type that is made out of what looks like spandex, or some other kind of moisture wicking material. But I do not remember what they are called. I know they tie or fasten in the back. Can someone please tell me what they are called and possibly where I can fond one?
05-15-02 | 09:21 AM
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Are you referring to skullcaps
or bandanas?
Nashbar calls them "headsweats".
You can buy them at most bike shops or online.
or bandanas?
Nashbar calls them "headsweats".
You can buy them at most bike shops or online.
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05-15-02 | 09:22 AM
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IMO the best ones come from Headsweats. They're sold direct, or through retailers like Nashbar. I like the Coolmax ones.
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05-15-02 | 10:22 AM
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Thanks for the thread -- this sounds like something I should try. How well do these things work under helmets? I need to keep sweat out of my eyes and the sun off my Celtic face, neck, and bald spot.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
05-15-02 | 10:37 AM
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The skull caps work ok, but, I prefer a headband that does double duty on the tennis court.
One nice thing about skull caps is they are available in nice gang colors for when you feel like a pimp daddy
One nice thing about skull caps is they are available in nice gang colors for when you feel like a pimp daddy
05-15-02 | 11:04 AM
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They do actually work in keeping the sweat out or your eyes. Be prepared to take a teasing. Some people wouldn't be caught dead with one and others like them. Your choice.
I think this whole thing started with Marco Pantani. Of course he shaved his head at the time and probably needed to protect his baldness from the sun. I also heard that when you are totally bald since there isn't any hair to absorb the sweat then it it a river of it down your face. Makes sense.
BTW I think Marco has let his hair grow (it's black - hey he's Italian). Saw a photo a few days ago in regards to the Giro d'Italia race.
I think this whole thing started with Marco Pantani. Of course he shaved his head at the time and probably needed to protect his baldness from the sun. I also heard that when you are totally bald since there isn't any hair to absorb the sweat then it it a river of it down your face. Makes sense.
BTW I think Marco has let his hair grow (it's black - hey he's Italian). Saw a photo a few days ago in regards to the Giro d'Italia race.
05-15-02 | 11:24 AM
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You might also see them under "doo-rag".
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05-15-02 | 11:31 AM
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Its called Bandanas, I have one and its by Festina, I used it during my ride specially when it is cold, I used it also under my helmet, look like your in the in-crowd its really very functional
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