Description
The Pearl Izumi Transfer Lite Skull Cap is a lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking minimalist skull cap designed for comfortable riding. With P.R.O. Transfer fabric, this skull cap provides optimal moisture transfer with near instantaneous dry time and odor absorption. Anatomically paneled for a performance fit, the Skull Cap utilizes a lightweight elastic band for a secure fit that lays flat under the helmet.
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Reviewed 7/1/2025
by Anonymous
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good idea, bad implmentation
great material but sized way too small for big heads. an XL barely fits around my ears.
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Reviewed 5/5/2025
by Al
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AZ
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Awesome!
Should have started using this years ago. I got it for sun protection on my thinning dome but was amazed at the sweat management. Really works well!
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Cap for Sun Protection
I own 2 of these and wear them for sun protection on my bald head. They work great for this purpose. The fit is snug which is good under the helmet. I bought these to replace my old ones which I wore out over 5 + years.
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Reviewed 1/9/2023
by Rainman
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Camarillo, CA
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Exactly What I need for summer
Great PI Quality! Good fit and keeps me cool and protected from the sun. Keeps the inside of my helmet clean too! Recommend for hot weather.
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Reviewed 10/28/2022
by Al P.
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CO Front Range
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Well made
Got on a sale with BTD. Keeps my bald spot from getting sunburned and my sunglasses clean. Fits well under my helmet.
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It works!
Actually does help to keep the head cool and sweat out of the eyes in the summer heat. I'll probably buy a few more.
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Reviewed 9/4/2020
by plewis995
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Elkton, MD
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
This skull cap changed this old geezer's life
I shave my dome completely bald now that I am in my late 50s, and it used to be that my hair would catch some of the sweat coming off the top of my head and prevent it from streaming down my face and into my eyes. No more: once my body temperature rises to a certain temperature on a ride, a point comes when I don't just start to "glow" - the sweat just pours off me, like a dam bursting. Well this cap is a brilliant solution. The wicking material stops the dome sweat, and the elasticized temple band sops up the sweat on it's way down to my eyes very efficiently. I don't need to spread sunscreen over my dome anymore, because the skull cap is SPF50! Last summer I had to stop and dab a rag every five miles because of the sweat pouring down, but this cap just lets me ride on a summer day. I need to get a couple more, actually.
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Reviewed 7/28/2023
by Steven
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Raymond,MN
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Pure Perfection Engineering!
With my bald pate,this skull cap is the ticket. No longer needing sun block to keep from getting paisley sun burn on my head. Plus wicking sweat away from my head at rest stops while being super heated from a ride. Also they extend the life of my helmet pads by not soaking them with sweat. I wash them as often as I do my bicycling kits & gloves. I have a 21 1/2" medium head & they are a perfect fit. One size does truly fit most people.
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Reviewed 7/23/2023
by Anonymous
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Olympia N
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Less than adequate product both performance and value
Bought on sale-fortunately. Poor moisture wicking properties. Sweat concentrates in grip band. Grip band is tight on forehead. No need for it since helmet will hold cap in place. Product is not worth the money even on sale.
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Reviewed 7/20/2023
by Don Parker
Greenville, TX
Keeps Sweat Out of Eyes
I really like this skull cap because it keeps the sweat out of my eyes and sunglasses dry when riding on hot days. It fits nice and snug on my head and still allows my helmet to fit normally. Highly recommend!
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Essential for sunny long rides
Fits well under helmet, barely know it's there. Wicks sweat well for hot hard dripping 2-3 hours and keeps bald heads from burning. Doesn't make me feel too hot on hot days.
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Reviewed 4/8/2019
by CaptainPico
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Pico Rivera, CA
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Comfortable skull cap which fits nicely under the helmet
Great fit in my opinion as it covers the hair but does not stick out beneath the edge of the helmet in the front. There is a little red tag on the top which makes it really easy to remove by just lifting on the tag.
I have several different skull caps that I regularly use since I ride practically every day. I like skull caps because thy reduce the stench on my helmet pads and straps. This particular one has a tighter weave but breathes very well even on warm days. I have not had an opportunity to wear it yet on really hot summer SoCal days. I have some very light skull caps and a thick winter like one with protection for the ears. This skull cap seems to fit in between from a temperature perspective. I plan to acquire a couple more now that I have tried it and like the fit and quality.
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Good fit!
I'm bald and this does a great job blocking the sun from giving me helmet patterns on my scalp. In addition, it soaks up sweat pretty good too.
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Reviewed 2/23/2024
by Anonymous
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upstate south Carolina
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neede sun protection
I needed sun protection and this item has provided that the fit is good and dose not cause helmet fit issues
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Pearl Izumi - Skull Cap
Average value - really small and fits extremely tight.
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Reviewed 7/4/2022
by Anonymous
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Bay Area
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Works and fits well
The Pearl Izumi Skull Cap works and fits well. It effectively prevents sweat from running down my head into my eyes. It also protects my skull from sunburns. Material and Quality is good. I'd buy it again.
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Reviewed 10/29/2021
by Jim S.
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Knoxville, TN
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Light and Effective
This offers just enough protection under a helmet to keep the cool air off your head. Considering most of your heat escape thru the head wearing this make a big difference. It's thin enough not to create any bulk under the helmet.
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Reviewed 9/16/2021
by Steven
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Rural,MN
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Fits & works just fine for my bald pate.
I use this under my bicycle & motorcycle helmets. It's great under my bicycle helmet to keep sweat out of my eyes when I stop for a break. It also beats having to use sun screen on my bald pate. Oval sun burn spots is not funny at all.
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Reviewed 9/9/2021
by Denver James
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Denver, CO
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Great cap!
Really like these caps, I've bought several. They fit nicely and are very comfortable. I like the protection from the sun on the top of my head and unlike my hats these don't drip sweat down across my face since there is no bill.
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Reviewed 5/12/2021
by bumpermeat
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San Jose, CA
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Light, but a bit snug
It's a bit snug (and I have a shaved head), so beware of size constraints.
I have to stretch it a bit before putting it on.
Since I shave my head, I wanted something that functions when it's sunny and cool, but not so cold that I need to put on one of my other, thicker skull caps. It works well from low 60's to 80F heat. I've yet to get too hot with it on.
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