head attire for chrome domes
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head attire for chrome domes
Postby jules21 » Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:22 pm
no coverage in summer and you get a BBQ grill sunburn, in winter you just get cold.
so i've been wearing a buff.
but the tail hangs out at the back. this has been bothering me for a while, but i haven't come up with any more stylish solutions so haven't done anything about it. sadly, today i was competing in my local crit when i heard a rider/spectator on the barriers make the distinctive AHARRR sound of a pirate as i rode past. i'm unsure if it was for me as there was a guy with a pirate-something jersey in the race, but i'm now feeling all self conscious about it.
do i keep it as my trademark? or is there a more pro option?
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Postby il padrone » Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:49 pm
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Re: head attire for chrome domes
Postby wombatK » Sun Nov 17, 2013 10:48 pm
FWIW, I favor the upper rightmost style - shades the neck a bit from the sun. In rain, it wicks the water to the outside of
rainjacket. And on hot days, sweat is wicked towards it and evaporated.
With benefits like that, you can easily afford to ignore and poorly educated sod who mistakes you for a pirate.
If all else fails, don't forget the sunscreen.
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Re: head attire for chrome domes
Postby westab » Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:55 am
It works well under the helmet (not leaving too much out the back) and supports a good cause - I think you can still get them in Big W during November. I got a nice black one but there are many nice colours.
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Re: head attire for chrome domes
Postby HappyHumber » Mon Nov 18, 2013 3:58 pm
All very well if your head fits into the "all" category of "one size fits all" *mumble*grumble*RonK wrote:This might seem a little weird - you could try wearing a cycling cap.
I use one of these for prolonged days riding under the sun; a Frill neck.
Actually very adjustable (scone circumference wise) and configurable like the buff scarf pictured earlier. You can can have less hanging at the back, with the various velcro straps attached. Not very euro-cool - but sod them. Our summer sun is different. OEM product site here.
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Re: head attire for chrome domes
Postby ColinOldnCranky » Mon Nov 18, 2013 4:25 pm
Have the sock inside out.
Put a short section of it over head-ears but only to a minimal length.
Now twist the longer length that is still free and above he head. Say, a half turn.
Then slide that free length over the head.ears.whatever in the normal way. Continue sliding it down to suit the coverage you want or how much (if any) of it that you want loose above te top of your head.
You are now wearing, essentially, a lightweigh beany.
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Re: head attire for chrome domes
Postby RonK » Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:17 pm
Ah, the ubiquitous Arafat. Watch your camel Lawrence, I don't like the way it's batting it's eyelashes.HappyHumber wrote:All very well if your head fits into the "all" category of "one size fits all" *mumble*grumble*RonK wrote:This might seem a little weird - you could try wearing a cycling cap.
For a selection of stylish, quality caps in a range of sizes and fabrics you need to visit Waltz Caps. I have several cotton caps and a nice wool plaid number (nice for tweed rides). The only one I don't like much is the wicking version.
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Re: head attire for chrome domes
Postby warthog1 » Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:44 pm
In winter skull caps that cover the ears, or if its really cold a balaclava
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Re: head attire for chrome domes
Postby jules21 » Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:10 am
i've been doing this - it works well.mitzikatzi wrote:Wear it like a "cap" here
thanks everyone for the replies. i feel like i look more pro now, which is what matters
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Re: head attire for chrome domes
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