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Old 10-01-18, 04:38 PM
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^^ I own the ambient.

Yes, very small brim, not anywhere near as big as a regular cycling cap brim. The brim is maybe 1", if that, and one of the reasons why I purchased. The fit is snug, not loose at all and it covers my ears which many caps do not. I have not used it in the cold yet but compared to the dozen or so other hats and caps I own, I have a feeling that this is will be one of the better ones.

The OP is asking about thin caps. This is not very thin. It is for cold weather, not cool.

I also own the Castelli Extremo Windstop Skully. It is similar but without a brim and less ear coverage for those with big ears. On sale for $20 at Excel.
Fixed Link - https://www.excelsports.com/main.asp...ajor=4&minor=3

A nice thin cap is the Giro Merino Winter Cap. Very light and soft. It is a classic looking Mutt, AKA Belgian Cap, great for cool weather but has a larger brim.
https://www.backcountry.com/giro-merino-winter-cap


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Old 10-01-18, 05:06 PM
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@TimothyH, that excelsports link to the Castelli doesn't work. Can you check, please?

EDIT: Ah, here it is.
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Originally Posted by noglider
@TimothyH, that excelsports link to the Castelli doesn't work. Can you check, please?

EDIT: Ah, here it is.
Yep, that's it. Sorry about that Tom.
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@TimothyH, that Giro cap was on sale in red-and-black in my size, so I bought it. Thanks for the tip.
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Originally Posted by noglider
@TimothyH, that Giro cap was on sale in red-and-black in my size, so I bought it. Thanks for the tip.
The red/black is very stylish.

Wear a green shirt and flip the ear covers up. You will look like one of Santa's elves. You'll see what I mean when you get it.
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
The red/black is very stylish.

Wear a green shirt and flip the ear covers up. You will look like one of Santa's elves. You'll see what I mean when you get it.
I'll post a picture!
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Originally Posted by rumrunn6
misplaced it about a month ago so I ordered another cuz I like it so much. found the original last week (bottom of some clean laundry) so now I have two EDIT: 10/19/18 now I can't find either one of them, & I think tomorrow morning will be a good day to start using it ARGH!
a month later still no sign of either of them. convinced the only way to find them is to buy another, I did it .. this time in black. should be even easier to lose ...
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