Faema Cap - a traditional cotton cycling cap, complete with [...]]]> Cotton caps are a cheap, stylish & practical accessory. Known traditionally in France as a casquette, MrCyclingWorld is a proud provider of boutique cycling caps. We have a few tips for cap owners to help answer the questions you never wanted to ask…

Faema Cap - a traditional cotton cycling cap, complete with flippable brim

SIZING

Typically, most cycling caps are considered “one size fits most”. There is no adjustable buckle at the rear, generally just a simple elastic rear. In realistic terms, those with a head of more than 61cm will struggle to wear a cycling cap.

More often than not, yes a cotton cycling cap will fit under your helmet.

CARE

As a rule, your cycling cap should be washed after all wears. Some say to machine wash your cap is ok, we here at mrcyclingworld strongly advise against this! Instead you should gently hand wash your cap in cold water – it only takes 2 minutes after your post-ride shower. The brim and tyvek ribons sometimes used are delicate, hand washing your cap helps ensures its longevity.

To dry your cap let it hang in the shade.

“NEW TECHNOLOGIES”

Some manufacturers out there are experimenting with fully sublimated polyester cycling caps. In MrCyclingWorld’s extensive experience these look great for about a day or two but nothing beats a screen printed cotton cap. Having said that, it’s only a matter of time before someone gets the formula right and that will be a great thing for everybody. Until then, stick to traditional cotton caps.

PODIUM CAPS

Podium caps, worn on the podium no doubt!

Podium caps are basically a baseball-style cap with team sponsors logos on it. Generally not worn while riding, they are worn mostly by cyclists after an event during an interview or on the champion’s podium (hence it’s name!).

Podium caps are very different to cotton cycling caps in that they are made from a heavier material and often (but not always!) have an adjustable strap at the rear, as with most baseball-style caps.

Hi & thanks for the question. Most cycling speedos (including Garmin, Cateye etc) are “highly weather resistant” in the sense that they are designed to withstand environmental conditions you might incur while cycling, such as rain, fog, snow, humidity, [...]]]> Dear mrcyclingworld, I was interested in buying one of your speedos and wondered if they are waterproof?

Hi & thanks for the question. Most cycling speedos (including Garmin, Cateye etc) are “highly weather resistant” in the sense that they are designed to withstand environmental conditions you might incur while cycling, such as rain, fog, snow, humidity, etc. However, since the computer head units cannot be completely submerged, they are not technically “waterproof”. Hope this is helpful!

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According to Cinelli themselves, a standard set of handlebar tape is 175cm long and 30mm wide. Enough to cover most road handlebars

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Dear mrcyclingworld, what is the length and width of Cinelli handlebar tape?

According to Cinelli themselves, a standard set of handlebar tape is 175cm long and 30mm wide. Enough to cover most road handlebars

About Q’n'A
Want to ask us something that’s been niggling at you for a while, or just a simple question? It’s easy! Simply send us an email & we might just put it up on our Q’n'A section of our website! Either way, we will always get back to you, and more often than not within 24 hours.

While we appreciate all constructive feedback and do take it on board, the truth is that we do [...]]]> On the odd occasion we do get asked by passer by’s something along the lines of “You’re website is ok but it’s not brilliant, I think you should look at getting a new web designer, it might help!”.

While we appreciate all constructive feedback and do take it on board, the truth is that we do our own website. So while our site may not be as fancy as ninemsn, as flash as cyclingnews, or as simple as Twitter, the reality is that we’re not professional web designers or IT experts, we are a professional internet cycling retailer (and wholesaler). While we might have the occasional web visitor email us and ask why our website isn’t as good as perhaps it could be, we’ve never had a single complaint from a customer about the time, effort and focus we put into delivering the best products & service possible.

So we might suck at being website designers, but we take pride in our products & customer service.

Thanks for reading.

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Want to ask us something that’s been niggling at you for a while, or just a simple question? It’s easy! Simply send us an email & we might just put it up on our Q’n'A section of our (apparently semi-amateur) website! Either way, we will always get back to you, and more often than not within 24 hours.