Good Winter Base Layer

biomed32

hey all, just wondering if anyone here could reccomend me a good winter base layer that is 35 euro or less that i can pick up in a shop. the training for the Galway cycle is starting up on saturday and i only have summer weight jearsey. appreciate all the help. will go up to 40 euro if needed.

cosman9373

you could try here, there was a pretty good debate!

jif

Craft Pro Zero - wouldnt leave home without one, or with anything else, just wish I got them YEARS ago

dubmess

Endura long sleeve merino base layer for €35...
been wearing the last couple of days. Wool is king. Keeps you warm, keps you cool, keeps you dry. There are a really nice fit, and really comfortable. Great price for a top piece of winter kit.
Also free postage from Chain reaction!!! hurrah!
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26756

biomed32

thanks for getting back to me so soon, will look into all suggestions, and ride well this weekend

SomeFool

Helly Hansen FTW

petethedrummer

I ordered one of these earlier in the week, hasn't arrived yet so I can't comment on it.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Castelli_PolyPro_Mid_L~S_Base_Layer/5360041667/

Jip

+1 on the Helly Hansen.

Wool is mentioned alot, even just thinking of wearing something made of wool is giving me goose pimples and setting my teeth on edge. Do you get the same feeling as wearing a woolly jumper ? I can't stand the thoughts of wearing anything made from wool, probably goes back to when I was a kid and went to chew my collar of a wool jumper, argh

lukester

Jip wrote: »

probably goes back to when I was a kid and went to chew my collar of a wool jumper, argh

You should be okay, just don't chew your base layers.

blorg

I got a few of these Merino ones and am seriously impressed. Hard to beat that price for merino.



If you are looking for cheap as chips hard to beat this Infil one from PBK. Only downside is it is a little scratchy. Good for the likes of commuting.

None of these suggestions will help of course if you need it for this weekend.

lukester

Would just one of these suffice under a winter jacket?

blorg

lukester wrote: »

Would just one of these suffice under a winter jacket?

In some weather conditions, certainly, depends on the jacket and how cold it is. I am generally in a LS base layer, LS jersey and light-ish breathable jacket these days.

I am very impressed by the complete lack of any smell from the merino. You could wear it for a week commuting.

Also it is very comfortable and not itchy. It is warmer than any of my other base layers but doesn't seem to get sticky. I do feel warm while going up a hill though.

lukester

I meant to say under a jersey, under a jacket.

May have to invest in some Merino baselayers so, the synthetic stuff I have is fine for now, but not for deepest winter.

Shame those Trekmates are sold out.

blorg

lukester wrote: »

I meant to say under a jersey, under a jacket.

May have to invest in some Merino baselayers so, the synthetic stuff I have is fine for now, but not for deepest winter.

Shame those Trekmates are sold out.

They aren't sold out, 0 in stock but 2-7 days means they are coming back if you are M or XL. I am M. They went to 0 in stock and came back before. I reckon you would fit in a M, it is not crazy tight on me, I wanted something that would double up for use down the pub etc. after a cycling trip.

Sleipnir

Icebreaker for me. Can't beat them!

lukester

@blorg D'oh, missed that.

Guess I have to order some now.

petethedrummer

lukester wrote: »

I meant to say under a jersey, under a jacket.

Depends on how heavy your jacket is I suppose.

The last two mornings I wore a short-sleeved nike pro baselayer (which is supposed to keep you cool) under a heavy winter jacket and still have to open the jacket sometimes.

petethedrummer

Sleipnir wrote: »

Icebreaker for me. Can't beat them!

whats with the Sheep based porn?

niceonetom

petethedrummer wrote: »

whats with the Sheep based porn?

Or just "porn" as it's known in New-Zealand.

Sleipnir

petethedrummer wrote: »

whats with the Sheep based porn?

Wool doesn't grow on trees, you know.

Although, as sheep go, I have to say that's a pretty good looking sheep.

dubmess

lukester wrote: »

I meant to say under a jersey, under a jacket.

May have to invest in some Merino baselayers so, the synthetic stuff I have is fine for now, but not for deepest winter.

Shame those Trekmates are sold out.

In case you didn't see my link above:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26756
... if you're looking for one in a hurry. €10 more than the Trekmate, but free delivery and in stock right now.

I work as a courier and this is the first top I have been able to wear for more than 1 day without stinking... quite amazing really, 3 full 9 hour days and not a whiff! Also, no itching at all, all flatlocked stitching and feels grand against the skin. I'm gonna invest in another one methinks.

lukester

How does Merino compare to wearing multiple synthetic layers?

@dubmess cheers, not in a mad rush, so I'll wait for the Wiggle ones.

(I'm also looking for a buff, haven't seen one I really like yet. I have a picture on my desk of a Xacobeo Galicia squad wearing natty blue Etxeondo buffs. Nice. Similar to this:




)

Raam

lukester wrote: »

I have a picture on my desk of a Xacobeo Galicia squad wearing natty blue Etxeondo buffs. Nice. Similar to this:




)

Hey me too!

lukester

Raam wrote: »

Hey me too!

Ha! Nice buffs, no?

Raam

lukester wrote: »

Ha! Nice buffs, no?

Yeah they are neat. I have a few already, but not in that colour.

lukester

Raam wrote: »

Yeah they are neat. I have a few already, but not in that colour.

Care to share where from?

Raam

lukester wrote: »

Care to share where from?

Any good camping store near you.

ROK ON

Buffs are great.

lukester

Raam wrote: »

Any good camping store near you.

Was in looking today, limited range of colours, although they had a nice merino one, only in black or grey.

Raam

lukester wrote: »

Was in looking today, limited range of colours, although they had a nice merino one, only in black or grey.

Take your pick chief

lukester

Raam wrote: »

Take your pick chief

I saw those too. Did I mention that I'm a fussy bastid?

Raam

lukester wrote: »

I saw those too. Did I mention that I'm a fussy bastid?

You mean you want one which does not yet exist?

lukester

Raam wrote: »

You mean you want one which does not yet exist?

Well, I wouldn't mind finding a stockist of those Etxeondo buffs, for example.

There's a Jelly Belly one for sale here

That's almost ironic.

petethedrummer

Army Bargains on Capel St. have cheap buffs. I got a decent one for 6 euro.

Raam

lukester wrote: »

Well, I wouldn't mind finding a stockist of those Etxeondo buffs, for example.

There's a Jelly Belly one for sale here

That's almost ironic.

http://www.prendas.co.uk/list.asp?typ=mfc&ID=2

Closest they have is that hat thing

lukester

Raam wrote: »

http://www.prendas.co.uk/list.asp?typ=mfc&ID=2

Cool, but no buffs.

Ah, see what you mean. Interesting...