skull cap or other under the helmet head gear

[Crankin]

I don't like buffs. I have 2, one special "junior" size, but it feels like a scarf for an Orthodox woman. I can't figure out how to tie it, except for one way. When I tie it in the back, the knot makes my helmet uncomfortable.
I have a couple of really light weight skull caps for coolish weather, or hot weather, that don't go over my ears. I also have a Headsweat brand slightly lined skull cap, that is big enough for me to pull over the ears that I wear a lot. I have another one my DH gave me, used to be his, but it was too small. I also have a fleece one, that's very lightweight and very small. It was DS's when he was 14. I hope it never falls apart. I have 2 balaclavas, one way too heavy from Terry and the other a Craft one that is thin, that I wear with the fleece skull cap when it's really cold.

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I don't like buffs. I have 2, one special "junior" size, but it feels like a scarf for an Orthodox woman. I can't figure out how to tie it, except for one way. When I tie it in the back, the knot makes my helmet uncomfortable.

I wish I could explain how I wear mine. I always wear them the same way. I'll see if I can explain it... I turn it inside out, place my right hand in so that the bottom comes about down to my wrist. I then place my palm on my forehead and pull the side opposite my palm back over my head. You can see the back of it here...no knot. Fits great under my helmet:


I have a merino one that I tend to twist in the middle, then fold it over to make a hat, since it's really thin and long.

[lph]

I don't wear Buffs full length on my head either, and don't like knots or twists. I either cut them in half, and use each half as a lightweight headband/sweatsoaker, or I fold them in two lengthwise so they're thicker. Either way I just fold the lower edge over itself a couple of times in back to keep it neat, with works with my helmet and (thin) hair. My wool Buffs/neck gaiters are a bit too thick to do this with, though.

For winter use I like this thin merino skullcap, it's a bit long but I just fold it up to get an extra layer over my ears:
http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx...09&prod_id=370
This one is good when it's raining or very windy, but I can't hear a thing and it drives my dh crazy:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-we...iii-skull-cap/
And when it's really cold I add a thin wool balaclava.