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Base layers, both winter and summer. Advice please.

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  • March 1, 2014 at 9:10 pm #20838
    S13SFC

    Any advice of mid-priced base layers as the ones I’ve been using aren’t very good at wicking the moisture away.

    I’ve never used one in the summer before but I’m keen to use one in future if it helps keep me cooler and drier.

    Thanks in advance.

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  • March 2, 2014 at 3:44 am #777911
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    movingtarget

    +1 for Castelli Iride. Went
    +1 for Castelli Iride. Went on a drizzly 40 mile ride today in 20 mph headwinds with -2C windchill in just a winter jersey (Campagnolo Gironde) and windproof shell (Campagnolo Atlantis) today and stayed warm and dry. Have the Castelli core mesh sleeveless baselayer for hot weather. Wicks well so my skin stays dry and sweat is transferred to my jersey and I can cool by evaporation. Both spendy (got mine on sale) but definitely work.

    March 1, 2014 at 11:15 pm #777909
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    pauldmorgan

    I got a bit obsessed with
    I got a bit obsessed with this for winter base layers: not got there for spring or summer yet…

    UniQlo HeatTech: wanted this to work as it’s cheap but they’re rubbish and very baggy (I needed to get an XS to get it anywhere snug and I’m a Large in most cycling kit).

    Craft Zero: not bad but the fabric snags easily and it smells after one ride. very long in the body.

    Helly Hansen dry stripe: wicks OK, gets smelly quite quick. quite good value though.

    Castelli iride seamless: pricey but amazing, looks and feels good, snug, like the thumb loops, smells lovely out of the box and doesn’t get whiffy even after wearing for a week of commuting.

    March 1, 2014 at 10:14 pm #777907
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    zzgavin

    Craft sleeveless mesh is
    Craft sleeveless mesh is great for summer, really works well at pulling sweat off your body.
    A windstopper fronted one is good for colder descents too.
    For thermal ones, a standup collar makes a huge difference
    They all should be close fitting

    March 1, 2014 at 9:53 pm #777905
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    Dutch25

    Would strongly recommend the
    Would strongly recommend the B’twin aero fit ones from decathlon. The one with the windstopper front is brilliant especially if you have long descents on your rides. Also a lot cheaper than other brands and are used by FDJ pro team.

    March 1, 2014 at 9:46 pm #777903
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    Anonymous

    To be honest it’s one area I
    To be honest it’s one area I don’t bother with cycling-specific. For cold weather I wear Under Armour Coldgear long sleeve mock neck, toasty warm, a bit of compression and wicks so well you can almost feel it suck… And £20 if you get lucky.

    March 1, 2014 at 9:28 pm #777901
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    Shep73

    Castelli Flanders and/or
    Castelli Flanders and/or Specialized Open mesh SS. I have both and they are superb.

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