Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling Cap Suggestion

2009-11-18 Thread cyclotourist
OK, I thought it looked that way, but didn't know for sure/how much so. I'm torn between model A346 & A352. Although at that price, maybe I could justify both! :-) On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 7:47 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: > The Kromer cap which I have is a balloon top, which means that it has > an ai

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling Cap Suggestion

2009-11-18 Thread Dan Abelson
On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 9:47 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: > The Kromer cap which I have is a balloon top, which means that it has > an airspace between the skull and the top of the hat. I don't use it > beneath a helmet, and quite frankly I don't think that it's well > suited to that use. The airspace

[RBW] Re: Cycling Cap Suggestion

2009-11-18 Thread Jim Cloud
The Kromer cap which I have is a balloon top, which means that it has an airspace between the skull and the top of the hat. I don't use it beneath a helmet, and quite frankly I don't think that it's well suited to that use. The airspace is nice when cycling, without a helmet, in warmer weather be

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling Cap Suggestion

2009-11-18 Thread cyclotourist
They look kind of puffy on top. Do they conform to the curve of the skull, or are the "baggy"? I love the Walz caps, but they are a bit pricier @ $25 (but that includes shipping). http://www.walzcaps.com/ On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 5:27 PM, EricP wrote: > Been wearning them for years. One reaso

[RBW] Re: Cycling Cap Suggestion

2009-11-18 Thread EricP
Been wearning them for years. One reason - they make big sizes. Unfortunately, I can't get them to fit under a helmet comfortably. Pretty much my standard winter wear for off-bike activity. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Nov 18, 5:09�pm, Jim Cloud wrote: > For those of you who like to wear a cycli

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling Cap Suggestion

2009-11-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2009-11-18 at 16:45 -0800, Frankwurst wrote: > Try the Stormy Kromer for colder weather. Wool with linear and ear > flaps. I love'em. And if you like to wear your caps backwards under a helmet, take a look at the Rainy Peak. I have one, and love love love it. But it's too early in the ye

[RBW] Re: Cycling Cap Suggestion

2009-11-18 Thread Frankwurst
Try the Stormy Kromer for colder weather. Wool with linear and ear flaps. I love'em. On Nov 18, 5:09 pm, Jim Cloud wrote: > For those of you who like to wear a cycling cap, either with or > without a helmet (I frequently ride only with a cap).  You may be > interested in a cap that has been aroun