Been wearning them for years.  One reason - they make big sizes.
Unfortunately, I can't get them to fit under a helmet comfortably.
Pretty much my standard winter wear for off-bike activity.


Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN

On Nov 18, 5:09�pm, Jim Cloud <cloud...@aol.com> wrote:
> For those of you who like to wear a cycling cap, either with or
> without a helmet (I frequently ride only with a cap). �You may be
> interested in a cap that has been around for many years - the Kromer
> cap. �These caps were originally worn by railroad men, although they
> now are frequently sold as welding caps.
>
> The original Kromer caps were made by a railroad man's wife for his
> personal use, they quickly became a standard and were worn almost
> universally by working railroad men (engineers, firemen, yardmen,
> etc.) in the days of steam locomotives. �Here's a link that would give
> you some idea of the numerous colors available (want a "King of the
> Mountain" polka dot - you can get one).
>
> http://www.kromercap.com/products.html
>
> I've worn the A250 in black for quite some time, it's very suitable
> for cycling (stays on in the wind, has plenty of space to accommodate
> your hair, is washable, and quite cheap - I found one site in a Google
> search that sells the caps for $8.92).
>
> Jim Cloud
> Tucson, AZ

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