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Dan Daniel wrote:
Have you tried a thin balaclava without putting it fully over your head? Instead of putting your head through the neck opening, put your head through the face opening and let the neck material hang off the back. I'm confused. Why not just wear a regular hat? Is that not an option for some reason? |
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On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 21:15:26 -0400, "Jacobe Hazzard"
wrote: Dan Daniel wrote: Have you tried a thin balaclava without putting it fully over your head? Instead of putting your head through the neck opening, put your head through the face opening and let the neck material hang off the back. I'm confused. Why not just wear a regular hat? Is that not an option for some reason? Depends on whether you are wearing a helmet. Fabric with any thickness can push a helmet up and change the fit. |
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I'm hoping to keep my bike commute going through part of the winter. Does anyone have suggestions for keeping ears warm ?? I've tried a head/ear band, but that doesn't fit well between my helmet and glasses -- keeps pressing my glasses down uncomfortably into my nose. I don't think it is cold enough yet for a balaclava; do they make narrower earbands for this purpose for cyclists ?? I have the same problem running if I wear the earband and a hat. Is there any way to simply cut the front portion of the head/ear band so it's thinner above the brow and less intrusive on the glasses? It may require stitching a small 'hem' to keep it from unraveling, but those earbands are great.... Otherwise, how about the ASSOS cap in: http://www.branfordbike.com/wintwear/wintwr11.html Or . . . maybe there's a brand that's cut specifically to avoid what you're talking about: (e.g., look he http://snipurl.com/a2z5) Or . . . these look pretty /sweet/: http://snipurl.com/a2z6 Or . . . these look *at least as* sweet: http://snipurl.com/a2z8 There. I'm done ;-) |
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mtn Wrote: I'm hoping to keep my bike commute going through part of the winter. Does anyone have suggestions for keeping ears warm ?? I've tried a head/ear band, but that doesn't fit well between my helmet and glasses -- keeps pressing my glasses down uncomfortably into my nose. I don't think it is cold enough yet for a balaclava; do they make narrower earbands for this purpose for cyclists ?? I have the same problem running if I wear the earband and a hat. Thanks, MTN Ear Pops! I use them when I ride on the coast. http://www.earpops.com/ -- snapdragen |
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On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:13:56 -0700, Dan Daniel
wrote: On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 21:15:26 -0400, "Jacobe Hazzard" wrote: Dan Daniel wrote: Have you tried a thin balaclava without putting it fully over your head? Instead of putting your head through the neck opening, put your head through the face opening and let the neck material hang off the back. I'm confused. Why not just wear a regular hat? Is that not an option for some reason? Depends on whether you are wearing a helmet. Fabric with any thickness can push a helmet up and change the fit. Dayum, I found this out today. I was doing a very early ride at dawn today, and used the lightwt bala I used on my old helmet. I now have a Trek Vapor, I think, and it has that wheel and it's perfect. I snap the strap and adjust the wheel a few clicks..it's less clicks, but not too snug, though it feels very snug under the chin. I get into the ride and about 300yds into a rise, I'm feeling funny... I realize I'm choking myself the fsk out! Brain is pounding...ok, I exaggerate a little, but instant relief. So beware the liner, hat, whatever on an already perfect fitted head gear - before you ride off in it. -B slammed that strap open and my blood quit damming up in my head (lol). With just the upper adjustment. It was just fine...cool to know now I have two helmet/riding modes, b.c it was frimly enough onmy head where I didn't "need" a helmet (so to speak). I only use the helmet b/c of the nice visor, anyway. Plus place to stick my sunglasses. |
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"mtn" wrote in message
om... I'm hoping to keep my bike commute going through part of the winter. Does anyone have suggestions for keeping ears warm ?? I've tried a head/ear band, but that doesn't fit well between my helmet and glasses -- keeps pressing my glasses down uncomfortably into my nose. I don't think it is cold enough yet for a balaclava; do they make narrower earbands for this purpose for cyclists ?? I have the same problem running if I wear the earband and a hat. We use thin stretch fleece headbands. I think we mail-ordered them from Camp-Mor. They're only around $3 a pop, so we bought a bunch, and nobody in the family has cold ears or helmet fit problems. Bike clothing manufacturers like Pearl Izumi make similar winter headbands, but I prefer the cheap ones. |
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Neil wrote:
.... Or . . . these look pretty /sweet/: http://snipurl.com/a2z6 $18.00?!?!? Ride to local fabric store. Take helmet in. Go to polarfleece area. Select a favorite color/print. Take to cutting table. Ask for maybe 1/4 yard. (Total cost perhaps $2.) Take home, cut two appropriate-sized shapes to fit ear area. Add velcro tabs, or cut slits in fabric and thread helmet straps through. Use the rest to make a headband or mitts or a neck band. --Karen M. wondering if I'm in the wrong business |
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Karen M. wrote:
Neil wrote: ... Or . . . these look pretty /sweet/: http://snipurl.com/a2z6 $18.00?!?!? Ride to local fabric store. Take helmet in. Go to polarfleece area. Select a favorite color/print. Take to cutting table. Ask for maybe 1/4 yard. (Total cost perhaps $2.) Take home, cut two appropriate-sized shapes to fit ear area. Add velcro tabs, or cut slits in fabric and thread helmet straps through. Use the rest to make a headband or mitts or a neck band. Guys don't /do/ crafts. Bill "buy it and install it" S. |
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