The Ambient Skull Cap from Giro is ideal for wet and cold weather cycling with its ear flaps, micro-brim, and wind shielding front panel. Plush fleece lines the inside of this cap for ride-long comfort and warmth. Smart Seams help the cap lay flush against the skull, eliminating hot spots and pressure points that can result from certain helmet-cap combinations. Equipped with multi-faceted water repellent DWR, this cap fights water infiltration while simultaneously transporting interior moisture to the surface for rapid evaporation.
Fleece-lined.
Wind stopping front panel.
Ear flaps.
Micro-brim w/ reflective trim.
Durable Water Repellent (DWR) treatment.
Smart Seams.
Sizing:
- Small / Medium: 53 -58 cm.
- Large / X-Large: 59 -65 cm.
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Reviewed 1/27/2022
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
eastern Washington
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Excellent fit/comfort and features
Unlike the cycling "skullcaps" of OLD, THIS one actually fits large heads comfortably! Ear flaps extend down nicely, the hint of a brim over the eyes rimmed with reflective stripe is a nice touch. Fabric has smooth outer and is thin enough to fit under helmet with little or no helmet adjustment needed, and fleeced inner feels great. The wind blocking front panel, with breathable sides/back provides comfort for wide range of temperatures. Easily fits in jersey pocket when not in use. Exactly what I was hoping for!
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Reviewed 3/26/2020
by Billmars04
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Sacramento, CA
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
It is a great skull cap
It is a great skull cap for cold weather riding. It fits perfectly under my Giro helmet, and is very comfortable. The ear protection is much better than my other skull caps. I use my sunglasses with this cap, and have no complaints with the glasses falling or getting away.
There is some wind noise, but not as much as my other caps with the ear flaps down. When the ride warms up,
the ear flaps go up and it works as a wonderful temperature control.
I wish I had these sooner!!
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Works great
Works well for those cold rides.
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Reviewed 4/14/2022
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Kalamazoo,MI
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works for me at 50 to 40 degrees
Really works well for me from about 50- 40 degrees. I like that it covers my ears
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Reviewed 1/10/2022
by Silicon Farmboy
Cycling Enthusiast
Fresno, CA
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Great for 45+ weather. Fits XL head size.
I have tried a couple of skull caps that didn't fit my head. Since there are two sizes, I gave this cap a try. It's perfect for cold (40+ degrees) weather. The ear flaps work well with the helmet straps keeping them in place. There's some breathability so while my head did get somewhat hot, I didn't create any problems or discomfort. Hopefully it lasts after a few washes.
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Tested down to 30'F
Had the opportunity to test this out on a ride that started with temps in the very low 30's F for the first couple hours and my head stayed quite comfortable. As the temps warmed up into the mid-40s my head was starting to sweat. Fits well under my helmet. The small brim can be of marginal use since itbis pretty short and barely, if at all, extends beyond the edge of my helmet.
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Reviewed 2/18/2021
by Dicimon Arustavi
Daily Commuter
SE Pennsylvania
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1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
The best winter hat I have
I bought this hat for winter cycling to increase my everyday wardrobe from two hats to THREE HATS. I am a huge fan of the cycling caps with bills so I was glad to find this one that had both long warm ear covers, and shading/shielding bill features, since my two at the time were just skull caps.
It is toasty, has long side flaps to keep your ears warm, and also has a nice little forehead flap that keeps your forehead warm. This forehead flap has been very useful in this time of constant temperature checks when I walk in to work with a frozen face. My other hats cause me to fail checks with a "low body temperature" reading, but wearing this hat has been keeping my body temperature "normal." With that being said it is obviously not as breathable as my other thin skull caps, but that's kind of the point.
Also great that it is made from polyester, polyurethane, and nylon...NO WOOL, making it a vegan option!
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Reviewed 2/7/2022
by Ron
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Northwest Oregon
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Great for cold weather rides
Keeps head and ears warm even on sub-freezing rides. Comfortable under helmet. Blocks wind chill on ears on cold weather rides. Stays ward on rain soaked rides too.
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Reviewed 5/18/2020
by Slim
Cycling Enthusiast
East Tennessee
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Finally found the right cap!
I bought this cap for 20-50 degree (F) road bike riding and training. The short bill is excellent to help keep the rain from dripping off the helmet into the eyes and the wind stop frontal section is just what you need to make the cold bearable at speed.
My head size is approximately 6 5/8 (small) and the fit is nearly perfect. My only note is that the ear flaps tend to creep up very slightly. This is no problem since I wear a thin baklava over this cap on cold days and it holds the ear flaps in place. I would purchase this again as it it completely satisfies my search for cold weather protection, light weight, and fit. As mentioned above, I do wear a very thin baklava for added face and neck comfort on the colder days.
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Reviewed 1/27/2022
by Cope
Daily Commuter
Danville
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Extremely comfortable
Fits great, the ear tabs provide just the right coverage.
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Reviewed 12/24/2018
by Woodcraft
Cycling Enthusiast
Norcal
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7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
Does the job well
Having used the Giro merino winter cap for years,
I've given this a try, & it's working well.
Covers the ears, but you can uncover them on the fly for temperature control.
Not overly warm- I used a 2nd thin skull cap for a 40 ride, fits under helmet well.
Get the large size- tight fit cuts circulation.
The best part is the brim, which is enough to keep rain out of the eyes, but doesn't obstruct vision
when in a low position- a problem with many caps including the merino one.
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Reviewed 12/20/2018
by rockn Randall
Cycling Enthusiast
Weatherford, OK
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6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
great cap
used this cap in temps from 40's to the 50's. keeps your head warm. the ear flaps want to flip up when riding.
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Reviewed 1/26/2021
by Wattaride
Competitive Racer
Washington, DC
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Hot Head
Used to wear headbands and (ski)helmet liners until I found this one. Fits perfectly under the helmet and is warm and windproof (tested on rides into the mid 20s). The small brim is a great additional feature.
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Reviewed 5/11/2020
by Anonymous
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Kentucky
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Perfect Fit and Weight
I use it under my helmet on coldchilly days. Fits perfect under my Giro Helmet and is not too hot when the day gets warmer and I get warmer. Have worn it comfortably enough up to almost 60 degrees, typically wear when below 50ish at start.
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Reviewed 4/8/2021
by Anonymous
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Los Angeles, CA
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Doing business with BikeTiresDirect makes the purchase that much more pleasant. Thanks!!
This is a great product, exactly what I expected, the service and ease of doing business with BikeTiresDirect makes the purchase that much more pleasant. Thanks!!
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Fits well under a helmut; very comfortable.
This cap has been great in the cold, but I wouldn't recommend it at temperatures below 35deg. Also doesn't work well with Aftershokz headphones.
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great winter hat.
Protects from wind, can cover ears, fits comfortably under helmet. Great winter hat!
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Reviewed 12/26/2020
by WA Cyclist
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WA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Best Skull Cap Ever
I have tried all sorts of head coverings under my helmet. Not only does this skull cap fit comfortably under my helmet, but it keeps my ears warm...most important!!
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Good hat
Good design,warm,wind proof front and breathable.
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Reviewed 2/1/2019
by Onegear29
Competitive Racer
Portland, OR
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great all around cap!
Needed a cap that was in between a thick wool cap and a cotton cap for winter rides and this cap fit the bill to a T. Great for temps from 32 to 45 but can get a little toasty above that. The fit is great with just enough ear coverage and the bill long enough to provide protection for glasses while still venting. Fits under my helmets just fine without bunching up or moving around. Great product especially for the price!
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