Baselayer tucked into shorts - Yay or Nay?

earth
earth Posts: 934
edited June 2016 in Road general
IMO this is akin to tucking your shirt into your underpants. No way!
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  • gethinceri
    gethinceri Posts: 1,665
    How the fuck can you NOT tuck it in?
  • earth
    earth Posts: 934
    You put your shorts on first and the base layer over the top.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,346
    What part of the term "base layer" is not clear?
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
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  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    FFS :lol::lol:
  • fnq59
    fnq59 Posts: 37
    PBlakeney wrote:
    What part of the term "base layer" is not clear?
    :D This :D
  • gethinceri
    gethinceri Posts: 1,665
    earth wrote:
    You put your shorts on first and the base layer over the top.
    Does anyone do that?
    You're taking the rise, surely.
  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    earth wrote:
    You put your shorts on first and the base layer over the top.
    Had your chance, fluffed it!
  • earth
    earth Posts: 934
    PBlakeney wrote:
    What part of the term "base layer" is not clear?

    Sorry I don't accept that. As long as its close fitting it doesn't matter if the braces and top of the shorts are underneath it.
  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    earth wrote:
    Sorry I don't accept that. As long as its close fitting it doesn't matter if the braces and top of the shorts are underneath it.

    Mate - you are not going to win this. Your only hope is to get in touch with the OED and ask them to change the definition of the word 'base' to one more in line with your own misunderstanding of it.
  • earth
    earth Posts: 934
    You don't have to take the name that literally. But I've clearly discovered my own uniqueness with this one!
  • gethinceri
    gethinceri Posts: 1,665
    Given that your post has 59 views I'm not sure that we can say that you're unique but I'm really looking forward to seeing someone who shares your method.
  • kajjal
    kajjal Posts: 3,380
    I tuck it in or it doesn't do what it is designed to do. Other layers go over the top.

    This is rare time when we all agree :)
  • lincolndave
    lincolndave Posts: 9,441
    I wear mine next to the skin and tucked in
  • ajwcyclist
    ajwcyclist Posts: 12
    If it's not next to your skin how is if going to wick the moisture away
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,346
    Also........
    A base layer that is long at the front can come in handy if you have underdressed for cold weather. :lol:
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • singleton
    singleton Posts: 2,523
    I do what all other normal people do - wear it as a base layer, next to my skin, under my shorts.
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Comfort breaks can be easier if you don't have to take the base layer off to get the bib straps off your shoulders.
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  • homers_double
    homers_double Posts: 8,291
    I've been of the same opinion of the OP for a while then someone mentioned nipple chaffing, it's not been an issue for me but I though sod it and gave it a go.

    I can't say I noticed any technical benefits, wicking etc but the pre ride toilet trip was easier.
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  • Secteur
    Secteur Posts: 1,971
    Singleton wrote:
    I do what all other normal people do - wear it as a base layer, next to my skin, under my shorts.

    This. Very, very obviously!

    Next, do you wear your underpants over or under your pants?
  • Flâneur
    Flâneur Posts: 3,081
    Practical reasons have been discussed. Do you wear a t shirt and have it hanging out from under your jumper/sweatshirt etc?
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  • joe2008
    joe2008 Posts: 1,531
    Flâneur wrote:
    Practical reasons have been discussed. Do you wear a t shirt and have it hanging out from under your jumper/sweatshirt etc?

    I do this, but for cycling I wear my base layer under my bibs and tucked into wicking underpants.
  • svetty
    svetty Posts: 1,904
    joe2008 wrote:
    Flâneur wrote:
    Practical reasons have been discussed. Do you wear a t shirt and have it hanging out from under your jumper/sweatshirt etc?

    I do this, but for cycling I wear my base layer under my bibs and tucked into wicking underpants.
    You wear underpants when cycling?? :shock: :shock:
    FFS! Harden up and grow a pair :D
  • ForumNewbie
    ForumNewbie Posts: 1,664
    Rolf F wrote:
    Comfort breaks can be easier if you don't have to take the base layer off to get the bib straps off your shoulders.
    I don't find there is a need to pull the bib shorts off my shoulders when a comfort break is needed. They stretch down at the front okay.

    When I wear a base layer, yes it is always under my bib shorts. Last week it was so hot here in the UK, for a few days I didn't even need a base layer.
  • joe2008
    joe2008 Posts: 1,531
    Svetty wrote:
    joe2008 wrote:
    Flâneur wrote:
    Practical reasons have been discussed. Do you wear a t shirt and have it hanging out from under your jumper/sweatshirt etc?

    I do this, but for cycling I wear my base layer under my bibs and tucked into wicking underpants.
    You wear underpants when cycling?? :shock: :shock:

    :wink:
  • joe2008
    joe2008 Posts: 1,531
    ForumNewbie wrote:
    Last week it was so hot here in the UK, for a few days I didn't even need a base layer.

    Surely the point of a 'wicking' base layer is to wick away the sweat, hotter equals sweatier.
  • ForumNewbie
    ForumNewbie Posts: 1,664
    joe2008 wrote:
    ForumNewbie wrote:
    Last week it was so hot here in the UK, for a few days I didn't even need a base layer.

    Surely the point of a 'wicking' base layer is to wick away the sweat, hotter equals sweatier.
    Maybe, but on the other hand when you see the pros cycling on the continent in hot conditions, in many cases you can see them with shirt open and no base layer on.

    As I usually feel the cold and wear several layers, I just thought it was nice to be able to wear just a short sleeve cycling shirt with shorts for a change.
  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    If you look at a lot of "Hot weather" jerseys then they already have the wicking and cooling areas built in. Hence, no need to wear a wicking baselayer when it is warm. A good example of this is the Castelli Climber's Jersey, which is designed to be worn on its own and done up to get max benefit in hot weather. I can understand why some folks still use a baselayer but you don't need one, as such. None of this helps me climb any better mind.

    Some of the aero tops do need a wicking layer in hot weather as they seem to keep air out (as in flow smoothly over the surface) by design.
  • Garry H
    Garry H Posts: 6,639
    The original purpose of the base layer is to keep you warm in cold conditions, by wicking sweat away from the surface of the skin. I can't see how adding a layer in hot conditions can keep you cooler, despite what marketing people say, unless it's an ice vest.

    To answer the question; I wear mine under the shorts and tucked in. makes taking a dump a bit easier, if nothing else.
  • sheffsimon
    sheffsimon Posts: 1,282
    homers double wrote:
    I've been of the same opinion of the OP for a while then someone mentioned nipple chaffing, it's not been an issue for me but I though sod it and gave it a go.

    I can't say I noticed any technical benefits, wicking etc but the pre ride toilet trip was easier.

    Glad to see you're paying attention.. :D
  • webboo
    webboo Posts: 6,087
    although I wear mine next to my skin, under the braces of my bib shorts. I find an issue with this when I have to stop for one ( or many ) mid ride pee's. I find the base layer has a tendency rise up due to one having to bend over to pee and it a bit of a bu**er to get tucked back in. Especially when wearing gloves.

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