Base Layer
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If you are commuting try a merino wool type as they don't make you stink.
Icebreaker or the like have been a few posts about them on here.Confirmed bike addict.
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I've got a couple of Pearl Izumi ones that I've had a few years now, with the anti-smell silver oxide thread (from before merino went big) which I really can't fault (aside from the fact that I'm a bit bigger now than I was when I bought them).0
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nothing beats Under Armour - as a lacrosse team we've worn it for a number of years and now I wear it when its a bit chilly, Its compression clothing and wicks away sweat, perfect for on a bike, you can get direct from the states on their website but JJB and Barrington sports also do a smaller range of black,white long sleave in some stores0
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sicrow wrote:nothing beats Under Armour - as a lacrosse team we've worn it for a number of years and now I wear it when its a bit chilly, Its compression clothing and wicks away sweat, perfect for on a bike, you can get direct from the states on their website but JJB and Barrington sports also do a smaller range of black,white long sleave in some stores
See http://www.underarmour.co.uk/shop
You can search for your nearest retailer.
No idea whats its like though but have used a Nike base layer over the summer and its also pretty good in the autumn too.0 -
I've just started using a specialized Base Layer. Its tight fitting, warm, and cheap!
www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-1st-Layer-long-sleeve-2009-Cycling-base-layer_20063.htmjedster wrote:Just off to contemplate my own mortality and inevitable descent into decrepedness.
FCN 8 off road because I'm too old to go racing around.0 -
I have a howies blue long sleeve merino wool base layer - cost a fortune at £45 but I wear it running, cycling and under shirts to the pub.
it makes me grin everytime i wear it clean - highly recommended.
but mine is now all ripped throuh the arms( see wet weather spill post) so i'm going to get a new one0 -
foresthill wrote:I have a howies blue long sleeve merino wool base layer - cost a fortune at £45 but I wear it running, cycling and under shirts to the pub.
it makes me grin everytime i wear it clean - highly recommended.
but mine is now all ripped throuh the arms( see wet weather spill post) so i'm going to get a new one
The pub!!! Haha! You sweaty beast you!Legs, lungs and lycra.
Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.0 -
The best ones I have by far are the ones from sports and soccer or the other sports stores on these shopping outlets.
I got several Nike and Umbro ones for between £10 and £14 each, I have no sleeve, short and long sleeve for various uses and they are great to keep warm and excellent wicking.
Easily as good if not better than more expensive ones.0 -
I have a couple of long sleeve Helly Hansen ones like this http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Helly_Hansen_Stripe_Crew_L~S_Base_Layer/5360012445/ very good when the temp drops, for more autumnal riding I also have a couple of these http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?typ=typ&fkid=22&ID=367 but in white.'Hello to Jason Isaacs'0
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I have a couple of Helly Hasen's for when it's not too cold, and then I have a Howies NBL Light LS Merino Wool base layer for when it's really cold. I find with that and my Altura Reflex windrpoof I'm fine from about 5 to -5.
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For commuting, nothing beats merino wool baselayers - synthetic ones are usually too smelly for re-use. Fine for sports when you are taking them off and washing immediately when you stop, but for commuting I assume you'll want to wear it to and from (and if in a chilly office, under your office clothes). They may seem expensive but once you get a good one you'll wonder how you lived without them (and since they don't need much washing you really only need the one anyway).
There was a tread a few days back discussing various ones, but Howies, Rapha and Icebreaker make great premium quality (and price) ones, while Endura, NZO and Groundeffect have better value ones.0 -
i have a merino wool baselayer. its amazing, they are expensive but worth it. They really don't smell, you could carry on wearing it all day in the office after a hard commute and no one would be any the wiser to your sweaty commute.0
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For winter there's absolutely nothing that will beat a 100% merino base layer. I wear various other man-made base layers in summer and most are pretty good but in winter merino is the only choice...0
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Uniglo have long sleeve merino base layers for £20...top quality at half the price.0
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