Rated 2 de
5
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Canterbizzle de
Very small/ uncomfortable/ fixed peak
I’ve recently exchanged this for the Pro Team Winter Hat which is awesome. This peaked hat however - not sure what it’s trying to be. First up it’s tiny and I haven’t got a particularly big head. Whilst this aids fitting under a helmet, the ear flaps are useless as don’t cover the full ear. What is worse is the fixed peak. I tend to alternate between peak up/ down depending on sunlight and rain - this peak is solid and therefore can’t be flipped up. I’ve loads of Rapha gear but this is a misfire in my opinion.
Fecha de publicación: 2021-02-08
Rated 5 de
5
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Worstcase de
A wonderful mid-weight winter hat
The Peaked Merino Hat is among my favorite winter hats, and has replaced my old Giro wool hats of roughly the same design. This hat has generous ear protection and is deep enough at the peak that it extends past the edge of your helmet, ensuring a proper fit. I'd say that for most people this hat would work well into the low 30s F (~0C).
Fecha de publicación: 2018-01-18
Rated 5 de
5
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Flynner de
My favourite winter hat
I much prefer this to the deep winter hat which didn't really covers my ears completely and was quite bulky. This merino hat is very streamlined and stylish. It's nice and light, and deceptively warm. Seems like it's the only hat I'll need for winter.
Fecha de publicación: 2018-01-18
Rated 4 de
5
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dampjumper de
Ideal for cool not cold conditions
Lightweight and breathable so best for winter rides when you’re working hard, or days that are not too cold. Nice snug fit. Found it a bit itchy but I’m a bit sensitive with wool anyway. Very discreet branding on this one which makes a change!
Fecha de publicación: 2017-11-17
Rated 5 de
5
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Peter Clinton de
Your ears are covered
Yes, this warm high tech hat covers your ears and permits training at ease. My left ear has one hard spot from previous frost bite and the new hat is a welcomed item.
Fecha de publicación: 2018-01-19
Rated 3 de
5
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The MSK de
Kept my ears warm but cut into my forehead
I have worn the cap in the cold my head and ears were kept toasty. But I flipped the peak up, as everyone always does and it cut into my forehead. Very uncomfortable.
Fecha de publicación: 2018-03-23
Rated 4 de
5
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Aaron in Minnesota de
Good hat, wear it backwards
The hat doesn’t help in near freezing temperatures but oddly needs to be worn backwards (as seen in the item photos) which means the wind resistance is behind and ventilation up front. This is preferable because the soft material can come down the forehead where, when worn forwards, the bill catches cold air and causes a brain freeze. Overall it’s good and in my daily rotation.
Fecha de publicación: 2023-11-28
Rated 5 de
5
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Seannn de
A Colorado winter must-have
I moved from California to Boulder and did my best to ride through the peak of winter. This cap does a great job of keeping head and ears warm when few others are up to the task...the wind-resistant front panel keeps cold air from reaching my head and the merino is the right balance of breathability and warmth. I pulled my helmet pads out so it's an easier fit.
Fecha de publicación: 2018-08-27
Rated 5 de
5
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Laotian de
Warm
Used this for last 3 weeks. Perfect for above 4 degrees and above. Beautiful materials and finishing. Well thought out with water repellent front part which works well. Rode an hour in the hissing rain and head felt fine and damp stayed off the front. You know it’s good when you forget your wearing it. Below 4 degrees needs something thicker.
Fecha de publicación: 2019-11-02
Rated 4 de
5
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Sean H de
Great winter training cap
A really warm, attractive, light winter training cap. My only small gripe is that as it is quite snugly fitting (correctly) the seam / bit where the peak meets the main hat feels a bit ridged on my forehead and can be a little uncomfortable on rides longer than an hour or so. Maybe it’s just my head. Overall a great cap.
Fecha de publicación: 2021-02-23
Rated 5 de
5
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Trev1234 de
Brilliant winter hat
I brought this a hat a month ago and it has proved to be an excellent purchase. I don't like heavily insulated winter hats as I get too warm and sweat too much. Being Merino wool, this is ideal. It is light, comfortably fits under a helmet with no bulk and the ear coverage is great, with the ability to fold up the back and sides if not needed. The windproof front is more than sufficient and if it does get very cold, then it can be layered with a winter collar, which will give the extra back and side coverage.
Fecha de publicación: 2017-11-12
Rated 5 de
5
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Solos de
The best winter cycling hat I have worn
Previous Belgian style caps, from a variety of manufacturers, have often proved to be too bulky for comfortable wear under a helmet and many have a thick seam between the cap and the ear covering - not good for spectacle wearers. This hat is very warm, but much thinner and more comfortable.
Fecha de publicación: 2019-01-21
Rated 3 de
5
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Elliot R de
Brim issues
I wanted to like this hat as it is made from merino wool and has adjustable flaps. It also seems like can readily wear it backwards or off the bike. Overall, it is well made and a comfortable fit. My main issue is with the brim. As opposed to most cycling caps that have a semi-soft brim, this brim almost feels like plastic. After a relatively short period of time, the stiffness seems to dig into the forehead, especially if worn in the up position. It would be near perfect if used more standard semi-soft brim.
Fecha de publicación: 2022-11-17
Rated 5 de
5
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LilBrother de
One of those essential Rapha pieces
Second one I got just since wife started wanting to use mine which I use absolutely every ride in winter. no better hat. anything else is too warm, too constricting, no stretch (pure wool), doesn't cover ears. Did a gravel race that started in 40's, by the time it ended it was in 60's with not opportunity to stop and take off entire ride was still fine at temps that high. Haven't ridden a ride where it wasn't enough. Coldest maybe 20's that I've tested but I imagine it would be good lower.
Fecha de publicación: 2020-04-18
Rated 4 de
5
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MarniX S de
Does the job without overheating
Does the job without overheating. The windstopper on the front is pretty comfy. In my opinion the fit is a bit small for a "one size fit all" i usually have head size 57cm, which is pretty medium.
The seam on the inside around the "flap/visor" form the hat leaves a dent in my forehead, but I don't get a headache. Maby this occures because my helmet rests to much on the "flap/visor" of the hat.
If there was an alternative available without "flap/visor" on the front I would prefer that.
Fecha de publicación: 2021-02-16
Rated 5 de
5
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Naboo de
Thinner can be better
The wool is much thinner that the product I had 10 years ago, but keeps me just as warm. I have a small head and the fit and comfort level is excellent. The short brim is just enough to do the job with the typical Rapha overall design and fashion style. Also works great as a running cap on cold mornings. Found it missing from its usual place in the house a few days ago, investigations lead to my adult son who stole it. Just ordered 2 more because my wife was eyeing it as well.
Fecha de publicación: 2023-12-23
Rated 5 de
5
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Jonty1956 de
To cap it all...
Comfortable, warm and well fitting
Fits well under a helmet and the small peak does a great job of keeping the rain out of the eyes
Recommend
Fecha de publicación: 2018-01-29
Rated 2 de
5
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Anónimo de
Good hat - but one flaw
Hat fit well, but when you push up the visor, it becomes uncomfortable to wear. The band in front of the hat along visor is rough and stiff.
Fecha de publicación: 2020-12-03
Rated 5 de
5
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That Comso guy de
The best winter hat you can buy
The title says it all-this hat is just awesome. Just the right warmth, thin enough to go under a helmet, windproof front, can roll up the ears if it's just that bit too warm, durable. Keeps you happy on cold days 'cause you should be riding outside. Only thing which would make it better-colors. Black is dull and even more so when it's dark, gloomy and cold as that's when you wear it. It's winter and I want a bright color cap. I have a few as sure they'll stop making it.
Fecha de publicación: 2021-06-19
Rated 3 de
5
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Seth de
Good but not great
Nice and warm but not big enough to cover my ears easily and the cap peak was rubbing on my forehead
Fecha de publicación: 2018-01-18
Rated 5 de
5
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Anónimo de
comfy and warm
i like it, less traditional but also less seams and bulk. good fit under helmet. good ear coverage.
Fecha de publicación: 2022-04-17
Rated 5 de
5
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Filippo Pozzi de
Stylish and comfy
A good barrier from cold in the winter season. Stylish with a technical touch!
Fecha de publicación: 2017-11-23
Rated 5 de
5
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Memogman de
Great material
It does help me in the morning to ride to work keeps me warm
Fecha de publicación: 2022-06-22
Rated 5 de
5
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Gaz T de
Comfortable and functional cycling hat
If you are someone who likes to cover your ears and have a peak to protect your eyes from rain or sunshine, this merino hat is the one for you. It keeps your head warm and is super comfy under your helmet so has been a brilliant bit of kit for me during winter. I wear a medium lid and this hat fits very nicely under so no painful seam marks left on the forehead. The merino wool is the perfect material for such a garment so this will be seeing a lot of action.
Fecha de publicación: 2022-02-10
Rated 3 de
5
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Pen Isdoll de
It’s a pretty nice hat
It fits pretty well. It feels kinda nice. It looks decent. Unfortunately it doesn’t keep the wind out as much as I would’ve anticipated. It’s roughly 0 degrees celsius here in Finland at the time of writing this and the winds are something like 5-7m/s so almost like the summer. IDK it’s a nice hat but maybe not cut for winter use.
Fecha de publicación: 2020-11-16
Rated 5 de
5
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JonG1979 de
Game changer for winter riding
I'd previously used a skull cap only, but this is so much better, the peak keeps the low winter sun out of my eyes. The sides come low enough to completely cover my ears keeping them warm and cutting down wind noise. Windproof panel on the front only keeps out oncoming wind out and allows the rest of the hat to breathe. Its Merino so it doesn't need washed every time its worn to stop it stinking. 4 rides done and still smells good as new.
Fecha de publicación: 2024-01-25
Rated 5 de
5
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cyclist 1 de
Warm and comfy hat
The hat fits well underneath a helmet without being too bulky. Despite having seams which I thought might rub under the helmet they didn’t. Covered my ears and back of the neck. I found it very comfy to wear not itchy at all during 4/5 hour rides. I do use a thicker merino wool hat from Aldi when it’s very cold, perhaps Rapha need to make one for the very depths of winter. Autumn and Spring chilly early morning starts I find it’s ideal.
Fecha de publicación: 2021-12-06
Rated 4 de
5
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Carm de
Warm and fits ok, but for a bigger head
I have a beanie that I've had for years for winter riding but always end up with a dent in the forehead after wearing it for any length of time because it was too tight. This hat is a good replacement and generally is great for fit and stays on and is warm but the shape is a bit funny on my head which is on the smaller side I suppose. It looks a bit coned shaped on top of my head with too much extra fabric. No more dent though!
Fecha de publicación: 2019-10-31
Rated 5 de
5
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Bee G de
Cosy hat for cold days on the bike
My only gripe is that OS is actually quite big, and after a couple of uses I have to be super careful when putting my helmet back on , gripping the cap at the back as the cap will move considerably as the helmet is being pulled on. Consequently there is a little bulk as it bunches up around the back. This means my helmet literally just fits with the
adjustments. But it does keep my head and ears toasty.
Fecha de publicación: 2019-01-07
Rated 5 de
5
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Matteo77 de
Impressed
Was looking for a warmer replacement for my synthetic skull cap. Impressed with this cap from Rapha. Nicely warm down to 1C (the coldest ride so far this winter), looks good under helmet and in the cafe. Pertex type material on the front helps a little with the wind chill. Like the way you can flip up the sides although not tried that under my helmet yet. Only minor gripe is that the peak wont curve.
Fecha de publicación: 2018-01-13