[Goyt]

Hi all,

I’m a new cyclist preparing for some colder weather riding and am wondering what people’s opinions on Windstopper or windproof base layers are?

Are they a useful item to have for late autumn/early winter riding without a softshell jacket? Or is a traditional three layer setup better? I don’t have a proper cold weather cycling jacket yet so if I can put off that investment for a while longer I would be happy.

I’m pretty much just a recreational cyclist, 100km Sunday rides. Felt a chill on my last ride (approx 10º) so am looking for something warmer but not too warm for the autumn weather.

Thanks

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[massspike]

I like my Santini Windproof
I like my Santini Windproof Base Layer top. I’ll wear it under various windproof jackets (microfiber, softshell, Windstopper) depending on how cold it is going to be. This covers a -10C to +10C temperature range.

The Santini design employs different materials so the additional wind blocking is centered on your core which takes away the additional wind chill I can feel without it. This is particularly so when you start to perspire.

[mtbtomo]

+1 for the Aerofit BTwin.
+1 for the Aerofit BTwin. With a vest, this and a normal cycling jersey it was spot on today, possibly a bit too warm.

I find if you have windproof sleeves (say a with a softshell), then unless its really cold it it all gets a bit sweaty.

A really versatile bit of kit, cos you can wear it even when its quite warm without it being too hot.

I’ve also got a Gore Windstopper cycle jersey that is similarly good (but much more expensive) when used with arm warmers.

[CXR94Di2]

I wear a full sleeve Nike
I wear a full sleeve Nike wick layer, an old full cotton shirt, then my windproof altura jacket. Full length leg and winter cycling boots. I am cozy down to -2 deg C. My hands, I tended to use wind proof gloves but found I sweated too much, I now use woollen type and they breath a little whilst warm.

[Dutch25]

I use it all winter. Went out
I use it all winter. Went out last weekend and was about 5 degrees at 7.30am. Rode with a jersey and thin gilet on. Also a pair of arm warmers on until it warmed up a bit. Although a bit chilly setting off as soon as I was riding I was plenty warm enough. Have worn it on rides where temps don’t get above 2-3 with a regular jersey and thin windproof jacket over the top. Suppose it depends on how much you feel the cold.

[BBB]

Have a look at Endura F260
Have a look at Endura F260 Pro long sleeve jersey.
Not strictly a base layer but it’s very thin with front windproof panels (chest and arms) and breathable rear.
It works for me from 5 to 14 deg either on its own or with base layers.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/endura/fs260-pro-jetstream-iii-jersey-ec047590

[Goyt]

Thanks Dutch25 for the
Thanks Dutch25 for the feedback, that’s one of the base layers I’m interested in.

Do you find you can use it with just a jersey in autumn weather, say around 10º and below or do you still need an outer layer on top?

[Dutch25]

I have a B’twin Aerofit
I have a B’twin Aerofit baselayer from decathlon. Has a windproof chest panel and is well ventilated on the rest of it so not clammy at all. Works brilliantly on cold winter mornings. Only £35 as well so significantly cheaper than a lot of other baselayers.

[matthewn5]

Totally recommend the
Totally recommend the Giordana FR-C. Windproof breathable front, waterproof shoulders and fronts of arms, warm fleecy back. Best cycling garment I’ve ever had. Just needs a light base layer under it, or even on its own if its warm. Shrugs off the odd heavy shower, never gets clammy. The poor man’s Gabba.

[Simon E]

Shouldn’t the windproofing be
Shouldn’t the windproofing be on the outside? I’d have thought it would get clammy next to the skin.

Have a look at these http://road.cc/show/review-section/gilets/9764

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