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Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/2/2022by Anonymousgreat for folks with big heads, want to keep ears warm and keep low sun out of the eyesThis is among the best pieces of cycling kit of any type in my wardrobe. For folks with big heads like me, you put it on and you don't notice it's there, yet it doesn't slip and slide around as you might get with something that fits loose enough.
For the absolute coldest weather, I might combine it with a neck gaiter that I pull up to the ears to double up the llayering.
Above maybe 55 degrees Farenheit, it gets a little hot, especially if you have the ear coverings folded up into a double wool layer above your ears.
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This is among the best pieces of cycling kit of any type in my wardrobe. For folks with big heads like me, you put it on and you don't notice it's there, yet it doesn't slip and slide around as you might get with something that fits loose enough.
For the absolute coldest weather, I might combine it with a neck gaiter that I pull up to the ears to double up the llayering.
Above maybe 55 degrees Farenheit, it gets a little hot, especially if you have the ear coverings folded up into a double wool layer above your ears.
Review by McLovinsReviewed 1/13/2021by McLovinsCycling EnthusiastIndianaIt's warm and fits my big head!Finally a cap that comes in sizes! This one has a L/XL size that makes it very comfy on my large noggin. Often, the one size fits all caps give me headache, but not the Giro. For me, the Giro wool cap is good down to upper 30's F. I guess it's the wool, but it seems comfortable with a wide range of temps (say 38 to 60 F), and you can roll up the ear flaps too. If it had a bit more wind protection, it would probably be better for lower temps. My only nitpick is with the way the bill attaches to the head band, it seems a little flimsy, which makes the bill often sit crooked and I look like a fred.
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Finally a cap that comes in sizes! This one has a L/XL size that makes it very comfy on my large noggin. Often, the one size fits all caps give me headache, but not the Giro. For me, the Giro wool cap is good down to upper 30's F. I guess it's the wool, but it seems comfortable with a wide range of temps (say 38 to 60 F), and you can roll up the ear flaps too. If it had a bit more wind protection, it would probably be better for lower temps. My only nitpick is with the way the bill attaches to the head band, it seems a little flimsy, which makes the bill often sit crooked and I look like a fred.
Review by Winter commuterReviewed 2/4/2022by Winter commuterDaily CommuterNew York CityNice merino beanie, inadequate ear coverageSoft material and warm where it covers your head, but I find the ear flaps don't come down far enough to keep my ears warm so it ends up having a narrow range of temperature in which I use it. I like it in the high 40s, but warmer than that and it's too warm and cooler than that and I swap out for a warmer hat. Very nice looking, would not buy again if/when I lose it.
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Soft material and warm where it covers your head, but I find the ear flaps don't come down far enough to keep my ears warm so it ends up having a narrow range of temperature in which I use it. I like it in the high 40s, but warmer than that and it's too warm and cooler than that and I swap out for a warmer hat. Very nice looking, would not buy again if/when I lose it.
Review by cindynycReviewed 1/17/2022by cindynycDaily CommuterNew York, NYVery comfortable winter cap, but expensiveThis is made of extremely comfortable fabric, not itchy at all, that provides good insulation and fits well under your helmet. It's a nice blue and looks much better than the typical winter caps. It's big for my head, but I wear it anyway. It would be perfect if it weren't so expensive. A nice extravagance.
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This is made of extremely comfortable fabric, not itchy at all, that provides good insulation and fits well under your helmet. It's a nice blue and looks much better than the typical winter caps. It's big for my head, but I wear it anyway. It would be perfect if it weren't so expensive. A nice extravagance.
Review by MikeyEvansReviewed 1/20/2023by MikeyEvansCycling EnthusiastPalmer, AKLove this hat!Lightweight, comfortable, warm, dries quickly, and fits comfortably under a helmet. This is the perfect hat for cycling in Alaska.
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Lightweight, comfortable, warm, dries quickly, and fits comfortably under a helmet. This is the perfect hat for cycling in Alaska.
Review by StormeyReviewed 3/14/2019by StormeyCycling EnthusiastMid westWear it all winter works great on a bike in the cold With ice snow and more ice and snow keeps you warm riding in the cold Midwest
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With ice snow and more ice and snow keeps you warm riding in the cold Midwest
Review by OTReviewed 1/28/2019by OTCompetitive RacerBerkeley,CAKeepin' my noggin warmPerfect wintercold weather cap that covers the ears. It's wool so warm while wet, etc.
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Perfect wintercold weather cap that covers the ears. It's wool so warm while wet, etc.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 11/23/2018by AnonymousDaily CommuterAtlanta1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great for 40Good
Quality like most giro stuff
warm
stylish
good for 40
perfect cut over the ears
Bad
A bit pricey
Runs BIG. I would order a size smaller than usual
I would highly suggest this. I have 3 other similar hats. One by giro and two by castelli. This is my fave by far.
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Good
Quality like most giro stuff
warm
stylish
good for 40
perfect cut over the ears
Bad
A bit pricey
Runs BIG. I would order a size smaller than usual
I would highly suggest this. I have 3 other similar hats. One by giro and two by castelli. This is my fave by far.
Review by Roadie5750Reviewed 1/8/2018by Roadie5750Cycling EnthusiastDover, FL2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Great cold weather capWarm and ear flaps make it great. With the addition of a short visor so you dont have to cran your neck. Now itits perferct
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Warm and ear flaps make it great. With the addition of a short visor so you dont have to cran your neck. Now itits perferct
Review by AnonymousReviewed 12/25/2017by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastNorthampton MA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great productMountain biking XC temps over 30F
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Mountain biking XC temps over 30F
Review by AnonymousReviewed 2/4/2021by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastKansas CityA perfect cap for those morning rides to keep the low sun out and the ears warm!I wish the brim could hold a little bend. the warmth, size of ear flaps, brim and overall design is the best!
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I wish the brim could hold a little bend. the warmth, size of ear flaps, brim and overall design is the best!
Review by woodcraftReviewed 9/24/2017by woodcraftCycling EnthusiastNorcal3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Excellent three seasonI wear this a good part of the year. Not bulky, breathes well, small brim helps keep the rain & sun out of eyes.
Ear flaps can be folded up or down while riding for temperature control.
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I wear this a good part of the year. Not bulky, breathes well, small brim helps keep the rain & sun out of eyes.
Ear flaps can be folded up or down while riding for temperature control.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/23/2017by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastWisconsin2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Take the chill off of those cool Wisconin RidesWorks well under the helmet. The fold down flaps provide additional protection from the chill. Wash on gentle cycle and hang to dry.
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Works well under the helmet. The fold down flaps provide additional protection from the chill. Wash on gentle cycle and hang to dry.
Review by BikensaxReviewed 7/5/2019by BikensaxCycling EnthusiastSouthern OregonMy favorite winter hatThis is a great hat-warm and wind blocking.
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This is a great hat-warm and wind blocking.
Review by kenlpdxReviewed 2/26/2017by kenlpdxCycling EnthusiastPortland1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great hat, wear it all the time &40even when not riding bike&41Nice warm cap. It would be even better if the bill was slightly longer and I would really like some sort of wind-stopper fabric panel for the forehead area but don't let that stop you from getting this. I also appreciate that it comes in different sizes, I've found that many one-size-fits-all caps are too tight for my head and the edge of the bill will wind up pushing uncomfortably right above my eyebrows. And not that it should matter but I've had strangers come up to me and ask me about the cap, I guess it looks good.
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Nice warm cap. It would be even better if the bill was slightly longer and I would really like some sort of wind-stopper fabric panel for the forehead area but don't let that stop you from getting this. I also appreciate that it comes in different sizes, I've found that many one-size-fits-all caps are too tight for my head and the edge of the bill will wind up pushing uncomfortably right above my eyebrows. And not that it should matter but I've had strangers come up to me and ask me about the cap, I guess it looks good.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 1/6/2017by AnonymousDaily Commuternycexcellentworks well, even in sub zero temps
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works well, even in sub zero temps
Review by RickReviewed 2/5/2015by RickCycling EnthusiastNor-Cal4 of 8 customers found this review helpful.mild coverage and warmthit does not cover your ears well and as for warmth? not much! and no rain repell. Not worth the price,maybe 10.00$
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it does not cover your ears well and as for warmth? not much! and no rain repell. Not worth the price,maybe 10.00$
Review by IH KyloReviewed 1/11/2020by IH KyloDaily Commuter2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.good concept, incomplete executionneeds larger earflaps. measures only 1 18 to 1 12 at the ear - not big enough to cover. I bought the LXL size, too, but don't even wear a L helmet.
The weight is perfect for the PNW winter lowlands (cool, misty). Buy if you have a small head.
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needs larger earflaps. measures only 1 18 to 1 12 at the ear - not big enough to cover. I bought the LXL size, too, but don't even wear a L helmet.
The weight is perfect for the PNW winter lowlands (cool, misty). Buy if you have a small head.
Review by Mark Reviewed 2/26/2019by Mark vail voloradoDecent hat I bought this hat to use for skinning and snow shoeing. It works well enough for this. The fit is a little loose but it does the job. Warm but not too thick and bulky.
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I bought this hat to use for skinning and snow shoeing. It works well enough for this. The fit is a little loose but it does the job. Warm but not too thick and bulky.
Review by JacReviewed 1/7/2019by JacportlandGreat cold weather piece. Super comfy and keeps you warm. Thin and light weight the cap fits comfortably under helmet with ear flaps for the coldest rides. I wear it every day for the winter commute.
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Super comfy and keeps you warm. Thin and light weight the cap fits comfortably under helmet with ear flaps for the coldest rides. I wear it every day for the winter commute.