Protecting your head from the damaging UV rays of the sun can be challenging whether you have hair or not. Even for those with a bare head, sunblock isn't an ideal solution as it can rub off under your helmet, and get carried by sweat into your eyes. For all but the pure, hot summer days, Specialized has an alternative, the Deflect UV Engineered Beanie. The knitted Nylon/Spandex beanie offers UPF50+ protection, and features yarns that actually react to body heat by cooling down the surface. This truly is an engineered beanie, and the limited panel design, minimal seaming, and optimal seam locations all combine with the stretch of the Spandex to deliver a great one-size-fits-all experience, while being comfortable under your helmet.

It is well known that hair isn't capable of protecting your head from harmful ultraviolet rays. Sunblock and hair is definitely worse than a bald head with sunblock. The alternative is this beanie, which provides a constant source of protection, UV 50+ to be exact, while also keeping the sweat out of your eyes. To make it more effective in warm weather, the unique NILIT® BREEZE yarns react to your body heat to create a cooling sensation. Now is the time to make the smart move and maintain your diligence against the sun with Specialized's Deflect™ UV Engineered Beanie.