best headbands for sweat/sunscreen in eyes
08-09-15, 06:45 PM
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best headbands for sweat/sunscreen in eyes
any recomendations?
looking for a sweatband/headband to stop sweat/sunscreen running into my eyes on those sweaty uphills.
under the helmet i assume; never have used a headband up to now.
looking for a sweatband/headband to stop sweat/sunscreen running into my eyes on those sweaty uphills.
under the helmet i assume; never have used a headband up to now.
08-09-15, 06:55 PM
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I have several skullcaps and headbands by HEADSWEATS: Cycling Cap | Cycling Hats | Skull Caps | Bike Hats | Headsweats
Yes, I wear them under the helmet.
Yes, I wear them under the helmet.
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08-09-15, 07:17 PM
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I use Headsweats and a tube cover. The tube cover wicks the sweat to my neck from the top of my head.
08-09-15, 07:39 PM
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I like the Halo headbands--eventually, like any headband, they become full of sweat, but the band in front still keeps it out of your eyes. I am a *very* heavy sweater, and think they're just about the best cycling accessory ever invented. :-)
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08-10-15, 07:05 AM
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I've found the answer for me but you might not like it. It's the "R" word - recumbent.
I'm a heavy sweater. I used to suffer terribly with sweat in my eyes. I have used a variety of headbands, including Headsweats, Halo, and something gutter. They all worked for short rides but would eventually fail during longer outings. What worked best for me was to carry 2 bandannas. I'd wear one, hang the other from my handlebar to dry, and rotate them every time that I stopped.
No sweat in the eyes has been an unexpected benefit of riding recumbent bikes for me. I'd almost forgotten so thanks for reminding me what it used to be like.
I'm a heavy sweater. I used to suffer terribly with sweat in my eyes. I have used a variety of headbands, including Headsweats, Halo, and something gutter. They all worked for short rides but would eventually fail during longer outings. What worked best for me was to carry 2 bandannas. I'd wear one, hang the other from my handlebar to dry, and rotate them every time that I stopped.
No sweat in the eyes has been an unexpected benefit of riding recumbent bikes for me. I'd almost forgotten so thanks for reminding me what it used to be like.
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08-10-15, 08:23 AM
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Best accessory for dealing with sweat is a walk-in beer cooler in a convenience store.
On the bike, Halo's bands work somewhat better for me than a bandanna. I sweat enough, though, that I can swamp anything in hot, humid weather.
On the bike, Halo's bands work somewhat better for me than a bandanna. I sweat enough, though, that I can swamp anything in hot, humid weather.
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I wear no sunscreen on the forehead, wear a helmet with a visor and wear a hat when I don't have the helmet on if there is any risk of sunburn.
08-10-15, 02:30 PM
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Halo is the best, in my experience.
That said, when I lost my Halo, I went to the bike shop to get another and ... none in stock. I got a Headsweats, and it has worked fine.
I live in Humidity, U.S.A. ... summer rides are like going for a swim. I've got to have a headband — a cotton bandanna is not up to the task.
That said, when I lost my Halo, I went to the bike shop to get another and ... none in stock. I got a Headsweats, and it has worked fine.
I live in Humidity, U.S.A. ... summer rides are like going for a swim. I've got to have a headband — a cotton bandanna is not up to the task.
08-10-15, 04:08 PM
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regular cycling cap under a helmet works for me, one with a terry-cloth type band in front innner brim. no sunscreen above the eyes -- owww.
08-10-15, 04:21 PM
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Halo better than Headsweats?
I use the Headsweats Classic under my helmet, and I've been very satisfied, but I have no experience with competing products.
I use the Headsweats Classic under my helmet, and I've been very satisfied, but I have no experience with competing products.
08-10-15, 07:53 PM
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Another Headsweat user here. They work for me!
