Rated 5 out of
5
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ridebikereadbook from
Stylish!
Great design and colour, could be slightly longer maybe.
Date published: 2017-11-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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1Love from
Black perfect hat
I love this hat. A perfect fit under my helmet. It keeps my head warm without the sweat. I would definitely recommend it. I don’t know if it is that I have a big head, but I would suggest you made it a bit longer to fully cover my ears. I will be ordering another one. I would give it a 10.
Date published: 2024-01-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Miguel in Germany from
Solid cap
The Merino Hat I have is a Navy Blue. It fits well - not tight, but snug just right. As designed, the cap functions perfectly insulating my head. It’s meant to be a base layer under a helmet or perhaps another cap. For casual riding in cooler weather it’s fine sans a another cover.
Date published: 2023-12-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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ced314 from
Fantastic merino beanie!
Soft and comfortable beanie for temperatures from +10°C to -10°C. Exactly the warmth and breathability you would expect from a merino product. It fits perfectly under a road helmet. Works great for all cold weather activities such as running, xc skiing and ski touring.
Date published: 2021-01-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Murat from
Super awesome hat
Just like all other Merino gear I purchased from Rapha, keeps me warm, comfy without overheating. Also breathes great so you don't feel clogged when climbing in cold. I generally wear this under insulated hat or some other water-resistant layer on days when it can rain.
Date published: 2018-01-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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Navtastic from
A perfect Rapha hat for colder climes...
Yes it may seem a tad pricey for a hat but this thing is the nuts. Great Rapha quality as ever and fits seamlessly under a helmet - I have used this for both road and MTB rides, its warm, wicking, comfy and looks and feels great in the cafe at the end of the ride too!
Date published: 2021-01-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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Hnefi from
Essential Winter Kit
This hat is very very warm, and after a harder ride it does NOT stink. I've used it multiple days in a row without worrying about offending my coworkers. It's a little bit short and sometimes I need to pull it down to cover my ears, but that's not a huge problem.
Date published: 2016-12-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kmscott from
Amazing for cold weather
This is currently the nicest piece of kit in my collection. I bough it after Alex Howes (EF Team, US road champion) gave it higher praise. This is an excellent hat for cooler weather. It keeps me warm and does fantastic at working away moisture. It’s a must buy.
Date published: 2020-04-19
Rated 3 out of
5
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Dave Mac63 from
Size not great
Doesn’t fit my average head. It barely covers my ears at a stretch. The hat itself appears to be excellent quality merino wool, lightweight, thin, which would work well under a helmet. It just doesn't fit me overall. Might have to try the peaked merino cap.
Date published: 2023-05-29
Rated 3 out of
5
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Stefan from
Nice hat, but not big enough.
The quality of this hat is excellent. It's warm. But, if you are a large person, or wear a large helmet, this hat is not big enough to cover your ears. Which, on a day where you'd wear this hat, makes it lacking and that's why I gave only three stars.
Date published: 2023-01-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Laces OUT
Miami is hot. Football (American) is hot. Dolphins, babes, Cuban coffee, street art, and BIKES. I was a PI in the 90s and all I can say is this hat can protect you from sweat and shame. Watch your orange diamonds. Ace Ventura. Dan Marino. Merino. Out.
Date published: 2022-01-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Owen_GOODHEART from
Great quality
I bought this hat for the cold season to riding on my race bike, because I have previously bought the Belgian style hat by Rapha and it is to warm for my training sessione or probably for my country. It is so cool that is used also by my girlfriend.
Date published: 2019-08-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Ads L from
Essential winter kit
Excellent low volume hat that fits under all of my helmets with no issues. Nice and warm even when wet and drys quickly after washing. No shrinkage after the wash either. I have the peaked version and much prefer this one. Winter essential.
Date published: 2021-04-01
Rated 5 out of
5
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Lonesomecyclist from
Winter warmer
Super warm hat and fits under my size 57 helmet perfectly. Think the write up said reversible when I purchased it but it definitely isn’t but didn’t need that option anyway. Stylish enough to be worn out as casual if you need it too.
Date published: 2021-01-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Gordito73 from
Wonderful!
I've ridden Dutch winters in similar hat from a competing brand for 4 years. This one has nicer feel to it, great fit under helmet, great sweat wicking quality and even after 200km a week spread across 4 days doesn't smell. Love it!
Date published: 2016-11-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dano El Mano from
Warm and toasty
Great addition to your kit. Keeps the ears warm on those cold morning or evening rides with the added benefit of absorbing perspiration. Nowhere near as cool as a bandana in the style of El Pirata but far more functional.
Date published: 2017-05-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Brenda You from
Warm and Comfortable
This merino hat is a must have! My husband got it for me because the merino band that I had kept sliding down during my ride when I wear it with my helmet. This one stays in place and keeps the entire head nice and warm!
Date published: 2022-04-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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BrianMitchL from
Great Winter Bike Hat
I've biked in the rain and heavy snow with this and always stayed warm! In cold Minnesota winters, this seems like a great hat to stay warm in. The hat comes down far along my head and fully covers my ears, it's great.
Date published: 2021-12-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Rafs Rafs from
Just right
I bought this hat 1 month ago and I have done about 1000km around Scotland. Kept me warm but not too warm. I am always worried about overheating in the beginning but it never happens. Unless I am doing intervals.
Date published: 2016-12-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mike_Texas from
Simple and Effective
I've worn this on some pretty cold rides (~32-37F) and it performs well. It keeps my head and ears warm and isn't bulky under my helmet. I'm really not sure what else you could ask for. It's simple and effective.
Date published: 2022-12-13
Rated 4 out of
5
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ccowley76 from
Excellent no nonsense merino hat
I have had this for a month now and it's kept my head nice and warm So far this winter. Lovely feel to it and thin enough to fit under a helmet and no peak to get in the way of your vision if down in the drops.
Date published: 2019-01-19
Rated 3 out of
5
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awda from
Nice and comfy
It's exactly what it says on the tin. It's a great hat, perfect for under the bike helmet. Very snug. But pricey for what you get. Although have taken to wearing off the bike as well so will get plenty of use.
Date published: 2016-12-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Tallrover from
Shouldn’t have worried about sizing.
Never a fan of OSFA on hats especially having a big bonce. So I was really pleased when I tried this hat on. Even with a size 60 head it felt relaxed and not tight. It covers my ears no problem. Very pleased.
Date published: 2019-12-14
Rated 3 out of
5
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LABluebike from
Stylish but a bit Short
This hat is stylish and well made. For riding in the cold, though, it is a bit short. In order to fully cover your ears, the brim gets raised, thus exposing bare skin under the front edge of your helmet.
Date published: 2023-03-24
Rated 4 out of
5
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Hypnoswan from
Keeps yer swede cosy
Provided it raineth not, wearing this when, thy bonce without cooking, cosy shall be. The lugoles be covered just the wind enough off to keep and in this way I doth praise it, forsooth. Verily even. Next
Date published: 2024-01-07
Rated 3 out of
5
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Naveen from
Okay to use but not super functional
Keeps your scalp warm but doesn’t cover the ears well. You’d have to keep tugging at the sides to keep the ears covered. Also it doesn’t go low enough to reach the base of your head on the back
Date published: 2022-12-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kupepe from
So good that it took over life off bike.
Light, it keeps you warm.as much as needed but never makes you sweaty. After years of use it still has its form. It is so good that I always carry it with me at my parka in winter when cold.
Date published: 2021-01-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Suze F from
Love this - it's warm and it fits under my helmet!
This is a really nice hat - perfect size to fit under my helmet, it's warm, easy to carry/not bulky, if you want to take it off. I think the color is nice also - I got the blue one
Date published: 2022-11-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Hamez from
Typical Rapha Product
Great style, and build quality as per the normal standards of Rapha. Recommend. I've been wearing on runs as well. Great to keep chill off headband heat in, as one would hope.
Date published: 2019-12-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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RhysB from
Does the job
Keeps the warmth in without being too bulky. Probably would have liked some more prominent Rapha detailing for the coffee shop after the ride but it definitely does the job.
Date published: 2020-12-19