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Castelli Summer Skullcap

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Review by Dano

Reviewed 8/13/2018
by Dano
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
good value. Does what I wanted it to do

I have little hair on the head anymore so I waneted this skull cap to catch the sweat and keep it out of my eyes. IT WORKS. I was afraid it would be too hot but I rode in 90 degree weather the other day and seemed fine. Was a little warm on the head but NO sweat in eyes..and that is good -)

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Review by Ron

Reviewed 8/7/2018
by Ron
Cycling Enthusiast
San Marcos
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3 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
Too small for a medium head.

I do not understand the good reviews. I have a medium sized head no hair and it doesn't come close to fitting.

I have not tried it based on that.

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Review by Tim

Reviewed 1/15/2022
by Tim
Sand Lake
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Does exactly what it's supposed to

Helps keep you cool

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Review by Thomas David

Reviewed 6/24/2018
by Thomas David
Cycling Enthusiast
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2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
NOT THE BEST IDEA

WENT FOR A RIDE ON A ON A REALLY HOT HUMID DAY AND AFTER AN HOUR THE CAP WAS SOAKED AND SO WERE THE HELMET PADS...NOT SO SURE BUT MAYBE I'D OF BEEN BETTER OFF WITHOUT IT...THINK I'LL KEEP IT FOR COOLER RIDES.

PS IT FITS JUST FINE.

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Review by [email protected]

Reviewed 6/28/2018
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great lightweight cap

Perfect light weight cap. I wear this even on the hottest days.

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Review by John

Reviewed 6/1/2018
by John
Cycling Enthusiast
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Perfect for this baldy

Looked good and functioned perfect

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Review by Tim

Reviewed 11/4/2021
by Tim
Michigan
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Works as described

For hot rides or long trainer sessions this is the ticket

Keeps the heavy sweat out of my eyes so I can see especially at the finish of a touch Time Trial

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Review by BH

Reviewed 6/8/2017
by BH
Kaysville UT
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2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Awesome

I love this. I wear these even on the hottwst days. Save helmet and hair. I have multiple that i rotate.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/25/2017
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Works well

This skullcap fits well. I like the design with no tying knot at the back. It makes it more comfortable under the helmet, and looks more streamlined. Works well to wick the sweat from your head and prevent it from dripping in your eyes.

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Review by KC

Reviewed 5/18/2017
by KC
Cycling Enthusiast
Northern Virginia, USA
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Best skull cap I've owned for temperatures above 50 degrees.

This skull cap does an excellent job of wicking away sweat and keeping it out of your eyes, even on high output rides in humid 95 degree conditions. Airflow through the top is also excellent so no over heating from trapped heat. Its low volume adds virtually no bulk under your helmet and the trim-free design does not leave you with a fossil forehead after your ride. I plan to purchase another one.

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Review by not-fishing

Reviewed 9/7/2020
by not-fishing
Cycling Enthusiast
Folsom, CA
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Necessary for bald men

After being burned through the helmet I always wear a skullcap. It also helps keep most of the sweat out of my eyes.

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Review by Ant

Reviewed 8/13/2020
by Ant
SF Bay Area (Daly City to be exact)
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Nice product

Fits well on my big bald head and keeps the sweat off my face while I'm on my trainer. More comfy than using a cap and does a better job then their headband. I've only used it indoors.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/12/2025
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Ojai, CA
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Perfect light under the helmet cap

This fits well and keeps my balding head from burning. It seems lighter and thinner than the Giro version, but durability is unknown at this point.

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Review by Rob M

Reviewed 5/13/2025
by Rob M
Daily Commuter
Portland, OR
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Way better than a bandana

Great summer cap, way better than the bandanas I would always wear. Appreciate this cap for longer summer rides.

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Review by jsquare

Reviewed 4/16/2024
by jsquare
Cycling Enthusiast
Brenham, TX
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Light, comfortable but will not keep sweat from your eyes in the hot summer

I use this cap on the nice days in the spring and fall. It is perfect in weight and feel and works great until it gets too hot and the sweat really flows. It is too thin and cannot hold much sweat. When it comes to summer I switch to something more substantial -- kind of a drag given these are very light. Still looking for the perfect blend of sweat absorption from the brow and thing and airy while still offering sun protection for the summer.

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Review by PJF

Reviewed 8/17/2023
by PJF
Cycling Enthusiast
SE CT
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Nice but too small

Too small for my not-huge head. Despite stretching it over my head, it does not cover more than the tips of my ears. Sun protection is one of the main reasons I wear a skullcap. Returned and ordered a DeSoto, will see how that works.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/19/2021
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Chicago suburbs
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2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Disappointing Performance from a Great Brand

I'm bald so always wear a head covering to prevent sunburn and for comfort. Headsweats skull caps have alway been great but I bought this on sale to try. I have been very disappointed as it's too tight (one size fits all), too small (doesn't cover enough of my head), and doesn't have a good surface for absorbing sweat on the forehead or keeping my helmet in place. I rarely use it.

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Review by Eric

Reviewed 9/8/2020
by Eric
Cycling Enthusiast
Seattle
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Keeps the Head Cool, Shaded, and Bug Free

Faithfully wear this little gem on all my summer rides. Keeps the head cool, good protection from sun beating through the helmet slips on my buzzed head, and also protected me from a few in-flight creatures that made it through my helmet vents. Great purchase!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 9/10/2020
by Anonymous
Chicago suburbs
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I would buy another

Have had problems with other one-size fits most skullcaps being way too large for me but this fits in well under a Giro size small helmet. High quality construction. Breathes well in 90 degree heat. Washes well and does not stain.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/22/2020
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Evansville, IN
Overall Rating
Best skullcap I've used

As a somewhat older rider with less natural padding on the top than many, I always use a skullcap for comfort, sun protection, and to reduce the sweat pouring into my eyes. This skullcap has perfect coverage for me, and even on the hottest days it does a great job of reducing the amount of sweat pouring down from on high.

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