White l/s merino wool base layer?

rokkala
rokkala Posts: 649
edited May 2009 in Road buying advice
Anybody know where I can find a white long sleeve base layer made from merino wool? Can only seem to find them in black or from US site where it costs about £30 to post it over to the UK.

Thanks in advance.

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  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-d ... IS-MER.htm

    Just missing the sleeves I'm afraid....
  • Blonde
    Blonde Posts: 3,188
    You could try M&S merio base layers, or have a look in one the outdoor/camping shops such as Cotswold - I don't know if either do white ones, but I think that in M&S especially you are more likely to find a white/cream merino wool baselayer than if you only look at cycling specific base layers.... other than that there's always Rapha who do them in white/cream but they're not cheap. http://www.rapha.cc/merino-base-layers
  • akkers
    akkers Posts: 140
    fwiw, I have the Rapha 3 pack for £90, which was excellent value....they are a top merino wool baselayer and come in cream and black, l/s or s/s
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Here you go - a company I know very well:

    Their stuff is top notch - I have loads of it!

    http://www.finisterreuk.com/technicalsu ... 5-c37.html
  • akkers
    akkers Posts: 140
    I should also add, the advantage of the Rapha is that its cut for the bike position which is a bonus when putting it on under bibs
  • yakk
    yakk Posts: 589
    You could try chocolate fish merino outdoor. Got a trekmates for her indoors from Wiggle, but in grey.
    Yak
  • Philip S
    Philip S Posts: 398
    akkers wrote:
    fwiw, I have the Rapha 3 pack for £90, which was excellent value....they are a top merino wool baselayer and come in cream and black, l/s or s/s

    +1 for the Rapha ones - they are superb: very comfortable (more so than the Endura merino I've got). And if you buy a three pack, you can choose long sleeve, short sleeve or sleeveless for a bit of variety.
  • rokkala
    rokkala Posts: 649
    thanks very much everyone who answered, very helpful!

    Went for the rapha ones in the end, although i wish you hadn't shown me their website, far too many nice expensive things on there, tempting :D
  • cswebbo
    cswebbo Posts: 220
    You won't regret the RAPHA tops. Like a previous post, i bought 3 about 2 years ago.
    Best base layer ever for me. You can push the sleeves up when it wearms up a bit too.
    Quality is very good.
    Some of the RAPHA stuff does look pricey, but i bought these (along with socks and waterproof cap!) and they are good value.
  • rokkala
    rokkala Posts: 649
    yea, i ordered the dutch country s/s jersey from them too, very nice.

    Also, should the merino base layer be tight fitting on you or a bit loose?
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    You could have had a look at these guys

    http://www.lab-gear.com/

    Nice stuff and not inflated prices (unlike Rapha) :roll:
  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,564
    Says the Assos gimp! :lol:

    Rapha merino baselayers are superb value for money. I've had one for over two years and it shows no signs of wear and tear despite a lot of use. For £40, it's been worth every penny.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    andyp wrote:
    Says the Assos gimp! :lol:

    Rapha merino baselayers are superb value for money. I've had one for over two years and it shows no signs of wear and tear despite a lot of use. For £40, it's been worth every penny.

    Absolutely. Main difference between Assos and Rapha is that one of those companies churn out cycling kit aimed at riders who haven't got a clue about quality or how long their kit will last . And then there is Assos .... :roll:
  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,564
    That's a classic. Would your dad have my dad in a fight? :wink:
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Dunno. How big is your Dad?

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