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Old 06-15-12 | 06:19 AM
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Old 06-15-12 | 12:16 PM
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Well just great. USPS has failed me once again and now the status of my package from Retrogression says "missent". I've not seen that before but a quick google search revealed that it will likely be a long time before I see my package delivered (if ever).
It's the fault of USPS not Retrogression. It shipped from Retro and was making its way to me and now suddenly today I see status of "Missent". Not sure what to do about it...

No cycling cap for this lickle man. Apparently it wasn't meant to be.
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Old 06-15-12 | 12:27 PM
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Alright, all is not lost, I called USPS and they were able to give additional info. It was missent to a different post office in Chicago, so it is only delayed a day or so. But that info was not available on the web. It just says "missent". So I thought it ended up in Utah or Nebraska or who knows where.
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Old 06-15-12 | 01:01 PM
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had that happen to me and eventually it just disappeared and they had to refund the company who sent it to me and they had to send me it all over again
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Old 06-16-12 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by carleton
They do nothing to protect your eyes from the sun.
They can be adjusted to keep the sun out of your eyes, but if its to that point, it becomes harder to see the road/cars around you. Why not just get yourself some prescription sunglasses? Expensive, sure, but 100% worth it.
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Old 06-16-12 | 12:53 AM
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They can be adjusted to keep the sun out of your eyes, but if its to that point, it becomes harder to see the road/cars around you. Why not just get yourself some prescription sunglasses? Expensive, sure, but 100% worth it.
My vision is a little past -13.00 in each eye. They don't make most prescription sunglasses past +/- 4, then there are a few at +/-8, and I know of one pair that goes to +/-12.

It's sadly not an option for me. I may have to get contacts, and sunglasses, and use them strictly for riding.
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Old 06-16-12 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by prooftheory
I haven't ever worn one. Can you skip putting sunscreen on the forhead with one? This seems like it would be worthit just to keep the stuff out of your eyes.
I think you'd be fine with a cap.
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Old 06-17-12 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
My vision is a little past -13.00 in each eye. They don't make most prescription sunglasses past +/- 4, then there are a few at +/-8, and I know of one pair that goes to +/-12.

It's sadly not an option for me. I may have to get contacts, and sunglasses, and use them strictly for riding.
That was the other thing that popped into my head after I posted. Contacts and sunglasses would work just fine, wouldn't they?
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Old 06-17-12 | 12:53 AM
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you could just find yourself a nice flat billed hat?



i personaly liek enjoi hats as they have fairly good design work and lining sown into the inside of the cap with a different design as well.
I RIKE DEM ENJOI HATS

i used to have another enjoi have about 4 years ago that i really loved but i lost it while back in oregon while i was drunk with a bunch of friends on a bike taxi
i pulled the linings out some what so you could get a better look at them, i try and wash them regularly but i ride with them alot so im probably going to have to get doubles of my hats for wearing in general and cycling lol
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Old 06-17-12 | 04:05 PM
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I'd love to support a cycle oriented company for my head needs, but I cant find
one that will fit my massive head. Really, its like a Macy's Day float on a string.
I've wasted too much money on LG and ending up with a yarmulke.
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Old 07-24-12 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jvande7
Alright. I'll tell you what. When my Retrogression cap comes in the mail, I'll do an experiment and see if I can't get that sucker to block some sun. I'll report back with my findings...
No dice. The brim is small and flimsy and will not block any sun. It's still an awesome hat though. I wear it often and have to wash it at least once a week due to salt buildup. Ewwww.
Just bought a Nitto racing cap though and that sucker will block some sun/rain. Brim is more substantial and stiffer because it has a plastic insert.

Originally Posted by bfloyd6969
How do you all wash you caps? May be a lame question, but I tossed mine in the wash once and messed up the bill pretty bad. I want to get some more but want to know how to wash them first...
I hand wash mine with cold water and no soap/product. Gently squeeze excess water out, pat dry with a towel, air dry overnight.
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