Helmet but not safety

[GetFatty]

That got your attention. I'm thinking of buying a helmet but don't want to get started on protection or lack of offered by a helmet. My question is different. I currently wear a cap when out on the bike. I sweat. A lot. No really a lot. Would the airflow provided by a helmet help with this? It's mainly when I stop say at my half way turning point, sweat just pours off me and covers my glasses. Any thoughts?

Also the missus has issued a stipulation that it can't stink out the hallway

 

[mjr]

Unlikely IMO. They may have some vents but the main body is usually made of basically the same stuff as cavity wall insulation.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Wouldn’t this be better in the Components, Accessories and Clothing forum?
There’s a better chance of a range of answers there than in this contentious dungeon.

My experience is that even a well-vented helmet made me sweat more than wearing a cap or buff on my head.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Nope will be far worse than you cap. What is you cap made out of?

 

[ianrauk]

I remember you wearing a helmet back in the day. Which one was it?

 

[DRHysted]

No I wear a skull cap under my helmet to catch the sweat and stop my helmet becoming manky.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Wouldn’t this be better in the Components, Accessories and Clothing forum?

Mod Note:
Moved

 

[GetFatty]

I remember you wearing a helmet back in the day. Which one was it?

I've forgotten. It wasn't a well known make, they were trying to make it into the pro peloton and failed. I think it began with V. It was binned long ago because of the smell

 

[Deleted member 26715]

My experience is no matter what I wear on my head, helmet, cap, bobble hat, baseball hat I sweat & overheat

 

[Scottish Scrutineer]

Until recently I used Planet X/ Carnac helmets, mostly the Notus: Decent fit and good value (cheap), though for some reason it always seemed to leak copious amounts of water when I took it off. Some time earlier this year, I purchased a Kask Mojito and the ventilation on it is excellent, I still sweat, but it is much less and more pleasant.

 

[Venod]

I am a heavy sweater, if its very warm I don't wear a helmet for this reason, I do have a couple, a Specialised Prevail and a Kask Mojito.

The Specialised doesn't seem as warm as the Kask, they are a different shape and the Specialised is lighter.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Anything you put on your head will make you sweat more, not less.

 

[fossyant]

No I wear a skull cap under my helmet to catch the sweat and stop my helmet becoming manky.

Same here - skull cap.

 

[GetFatty]

Sounds like I'm sticking with my cap then. Thanks everyone

 

[GetFatty]

One last question, does anyone cycle with no head covering at all? Does that help with the sweating?