Lusso Paragon Sleeveless Base Layer

The Lusso Paragon Sleeveless Baselayer wicks away sweat well, weighs virtually nothing, it's comfortable and has a great fit. It's great for those days with changing temperatures, and its quality is right up there with those in our guide to the best cycling baselayers.

> Buy now: Lusso Paragon Sleeveless Baselayer for £35 from Lusso

It can be hard to dress appropriately during autumn where it can be 6°C at the start of a ride and 16°C at the end. However, the Paragon did a great job in regulating body temperature throughout rides where the temperature changed drastically.

I have worn this on a variety of rides, including multiple outings over four hours in duration and found it comfortable throughout.

Materials

Lusso's Paragon baselayer is made of 94% polyester and 6% Lycra, which gives it enough stretch to be comfortable and not restrictive. This also makes sure it remains close to your body, so it can wick away moisture.

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I found it performed well on some chilly autumn club runs where we'd stop at a cafe. I'm not normally a fan of stopping on cold days, but the baselayer did a good job of wicking away sweat so I didn't feel cold and damp.

I haven't had the opportunity to test it in really hot weather, but I have worn it on the turbo. While nothing will ever stop you feeling sweaty on the turbo, I did feel more comfortable at the end of the session when I was wearing this compared with when I wasn't.

The Paragon has no labels and only a minimal number of seams, so that there is no irritation on the skin. There is a small heat-applied graphic that looks good and didn't irritate my skin either.

The close-to-the-body fit means it fits under a jersey without any bunching. I tested it with some close-fitting aero jerseys, and it still felt comfortable.

Size

The Paragon comes in five sizes, S-XXL. I tested the medium, my usual size. According to Lusso's size guide I was right at the upper end of medium. However, I found the medium a good fit and would recommend you go with your usual size.

The baselayer only comes in black, which is fine with me as I have found my white baselayers look stained in places after a while.

Value and verdict

At £35 the Lusso Paragon is around the midpoint for sleeveless baselayers we've tested.

The Pas Normal Studio Men's baselayer received a good review from Sam recently but is £11 dearer at £46.

The Nopinz Souplesse baselayer received a positive review from George and is £5 cheaper at £29.99, although it's currently on the Nopinz website at just £20.

Stu rated the Chapeau Mesh baselayer when he tested it, and at £33 it's much the same price as the Lusso.

You can get a good baselayer for less though, such as the Galibier Echelon baselayer that Paul rated highly, and which costs £23.

Conclusion

Overall, Lusso's Paragon is a very good baselayer. It's comfortable, has a good fit and does a great job of regulating your temperature. And I've found it an excellent choice in autumn when the temperature can vary significantly during a long ride.

Verdict

A very good baselayer that's comfortable, has a great fit and wicks away sweat well