Rated 5 out of
5
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Sundance from
The Perfect Headband
Most headbands I've purchased in the past are made from spandex. They fit tight and don't allows do the job. This was soft and warm and fit perfectly.
Date published: 2020-02-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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LarryD from
Soft and Warm
I bought this recently and use it almost daily. It's a great headband, but I also find that I can wear it on my neck when I forget my scarf.
Date published: 2020-01-18
Rated 4 out of
5
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ElliotKJ from
Very warm..
I have a big head and I have tried in only once. It was a bit tight and very warm. Not sure if I will find the use for it very often.
Date published: 2018-04-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Chadders from
A well made headband
I live on the coastline and my ears have always been extremely overly sensitive to wind - if I get wind in my ears I suffer terribly from earache whereas the rest of my family don't have any problems at all. I emphasise this as I believe this headband will be suitable for most people as is. For me however, the headband is a great base layer and I wear an additional fleecy band over the top to block out the wind - always fun ramming my helmet on over the top - but needs must!
Date published: 2021-03-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Magenta from
A nice headband as far as headbands go
It does an excellent job of being and doing its headband job
Date published: 2019-04-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jen H from
So far so good
Haven’t worn these much so far (think must be sign of global warming). But they did keep my ears cozy. Unfortunately they do slide slightly when placing on the helmet so I found I needed a mirror to position them right prior to cinching up the helmet, otherwise then have a tendency to sit low. But once placed correctly with helmet cinched, they haven’t slid down whilst riding for me.
Date published: 2022-06-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kate7538 from
Great fabric
Headband fits well and covers the ears nicely. I love how I don’t have to adjust it on a ride. I wear this with the winter collar and the two work well together.
Date published: 2020-05-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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wmkh from
Simple and effective headband
A good quality simple product that works really well to keep my ears warm and head well ventilated compared to when a full hat is too much.Depending on temperatures, if its really cold I will start with full hat and switch to the headband when I've warmed up a bit. Its very soft and feels good with no itchiness that can sometimes be felt with merino wool.
Date published: 2024-02-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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Matt723 from
Keeps my ears happy in the shoulder seasons
Simple, comfy, and a perfect level of warmth. I’ve been using this all season for all my rides below 45F. That’s the temp when the wind chill starts to freeze my ears. This headband keeps my ears warm without overheating my whole head. Super light and packs into almost nothing if I want to take it off part way through a ride.
Date published: 2021-12-03
Rated 3 out of
5
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Rewita from
Merion headband
Nice band, but it has shrunk. I followed the washing instructions but this did not help. I don't know why the material is not prewashed before it is made into a band, this would prevent shrinkage later. It is however warm. Now it doesn't fit comfortably on my head as it did the first time round.
Date published: 2023-08-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Riq E from
Best head band yet.
Great for keeping the head and ears warm and it never feels clammy or cold with sweat. It is thin enough to fit under the helmet and stays dry unlike the unnatural ones I have used previously. Strong wind will cut through it, especially the forehead area, but it cold is cold so whatever.
Date published: 2022-01-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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Stephsurfs from
Cosy ears
Fits well under my helmet- reckon I need a new helmet, black perhaps, for a little matching. If you say you don’t ride to look and feel good I don’t believe you- it’s about both. This ALSO keeps you warm, no more rushing wind past your ears.
Date published: 2021-03-14
Rated 4 out of
5
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BeeAnKey from
Nice job Rapha
Nice quality wool, thin enough to fit well under a helmet or cap. Width is good to cover from bottom of ears to almost the top of your head. Sizing seems on the smaller size, for a one size fits all, but not tiny.
Date published: 2022-02-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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Brenda You from
Super soft!
This is a quality headband that is soft, looks sharp and keeps me warm. I like that there is no tags that stick out anywhere. It has a fabric label that can be taken off. Ultra soft and luxurious for your head!
Date published: 2021-11-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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hack_wiz from
Simple and effective
The perfect addition to your cold gear equipment. A must have for those cold and windy rides. The head is thin and does not add any bulk to your head with your helmet on. Yet it provides lots of warmth.
Date published: 2022-12-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Joseph N from
Great protection for the ears on cold mornings.
Doesn’t get too hot and keeps the ears warm. Definitely works as advertised. Haven’t washed it yet but it appears the washing instructions are pretty simple even though it is a wool blend. Looks great.
Date published: 2022-12-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jon Sq from
Nice headband
Great for high tempo rides in the cold weather. When you just want to keep your ears warm, but allow ventilation on top this hits the mark well. I wear a size M/L helmet and the fit is perfect.
Date published: 2023-02-08
Rated 4 out of
5
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QuarantineCyclist from
Pretty good!
It does the job and looks nice. Only issue is that it got fuzzy after a bit of wear. It's still fine though. To be honest, I stopped wearing this and got a nice hat with ear muffs instead.
Date published: 2022-03-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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SRAMBT from
Soft, warm, thin, durable
Excellent for a wide range of temps. Thin enough to fit well under your lid. I have a couple of these. Durable enough to go through the wash. Great accessory! Soft and never scratchy!
Date published: 2021-01-27
Rated 2 out of
5
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JWJM from
Too small and tight
Wanted to love it, as I love the merino hat, but it’s just too tight, and stretching it to put it on resulted in two splits occurring in the wool, so it’s not going to last long now.
Date published: 2023-10-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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KMastro from
Great winter headband
Fantastic headband for the winter months. Not too thick so it's not uncomfortable under your helmet. The wide band really covers all of your ears too. I bought several of these.
Date published: 2023-01-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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DJC55 from
Toasty!
Great piece of kit! Keeps your forehead and ears warm but allows your head to not get too hot like some caps/beanies do, even when doing threshold sessions. Highly recommended!
Date published: 2021-12-18
Rated 4 out of
5
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Kal El from
Great headwear even for casual use
Great headwear, although the downside is the width is a little bit on the wide side. But overall good product. Rapha please make more designs for RCC Technical Shirts!
Date published: 2023-02-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Hannah NZ from
Great headband
I've got a smallish head and it fits well. Haven't used it for cycling yet, but it's been perfect for running. Very thin so I'm sure will be fine under helmet too.
Date published: 2022-12-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Peter Van Moof from
Great design
Excellent and comfortable product to ward off cold ears on cooler days riding out; fits perfectly under a regular cycling helmet and is cosy and easy to wear.
Date published: 2022-05-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Tc93 from
Comfy and lightweight
Another little gift bought for my partner as a stocking filler - he was delighted with it. Fits well under helmets and lightweight enough to suit running too.
Date published: 2022-01-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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KeithG from
Headband
Fits well. Comfortable and does what it is supposed to do, keep your ears warm! Highly recommended on those days where a heavy head covering is not required.
Date published: 2023-01-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mimi45 from
Perfect!
I wear this on every ride I take either in town or on a long road ride. It is comfortable, warm and soft. Plus if I get hot it is easy to store in a pocket.
Date published: 2018-11-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Andrea_sunshine from
Warm without the bulk
Great for fall riding. I am able to wear mind over or under a cap, and not too bulky under helmet. I have a bigger than averga head and it’s not too tight.
Date published: 2017-12-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Marleen_34 from
Keeps your ears warm
Very good and soft material. Fits for my head perfectly and is not moving under the helmet. Perfect for colder autumn days with no cold ears anymore!
Date published: 2022-10-20