Base layer and thermals reviews
Shopping for base layers and thermals? Discover the must-haves and the always-avoids with reviews from Cycling Weekly.
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Ashmei women's long sleeve merino baselayer review
A beautifully constructed piece of clothing with sustainability at its core
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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ArmaUrto Impact Pro Base Layer review
Does road cycling need motorcycle standard impact resistance?
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Megmeister Drynamo winter cycle long sleeve base layer review
An excellent base layer which kept me warm in deep winter conditions - though the price tag represents the performance
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Megmeister Drynamo Cycle base layer review
Megmeister’s sleeveless base layer is comfortable and effective
By Paul Norman • Published
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Odlo Performance Light base layer review
Founded by a Norwegian and based in Switzerland, Odlo should know its base layers...
By Paul Norman • Published
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Le Col Pro Mesh short sleeve base layer review
It may look tiny, but the Le Col base layer packs a punch performance-wise
By Paul Norman • Published
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Craft Fuseknit Comfort RN base layer review
Craft’s midweight base layer has a relaxed fit that works for off-bike activities too
By Paul Norman • Published
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Gore M Base Layer shirt review
Gore's fabric expertise comes to the fore in its lightweight base layer
By Paul Norman • Published
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Bontrager B1 Sleeveless base layer review
A quality option from Trek's clothing brand
By Paul Norman • Published
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Mavic Hotride Sleeveless base layer review
The Mavic Hotride Sleeveless baselayer is comfortable, with a soft feel and excellent wicking, although it's prone to staining from sunscreen
By Paul Norman • Published
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Endura Fishnet sleeveless base layer review
Endura uses a seamless open weave for good airflow, so is it a good option for the summer months?
By Paul Norman • Published
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GripGrab Freedom base layer review
GripGrab moves into base layers with two winter weight long sleeved options
By Paul Norman • Published
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Castelli Pro Mesh sleeveless base layer review
Castelli’s top spec base layer is comfortable and bright, but expensive
By Paul Norman • Published
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Craft Cool Mesh Superlight sleeveless baselayer review
There are 330 pages of user reviews of the Cool Mesh Superlight baselayer on Wiggle. Save yourself some time by reading ours instead
By Paul Norman • Published
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Icebreaker Oasis long sleeve crewe baselayer review
The Icebreaker Oasis long sleeve crewe is made of 200 weight merino wool. For most cycling-specific baselayers, this would be classified as medium weight.
By Paul Norman • Published
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Sherpa Rinchen short sleeve base layer review
The Sherpa Rinchen short sleeve base layer is marketed as adventure gear, but it makes a useful base layer for cycling and is comfortable and odour resistant
By Paul Norman • Published
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dhb Lightweight Merino short-sleeved baselayer review
Warmer weather ahead? We’ve tested the dhb lightweight merino blend baselayer to see how comfortable it is in the British spring.
By Paul Norman • Published
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MAAP Seamless Base Layer Tee review
We put Aussie brand MAAP's short sleeve baselayer to the test over the course of a British winter.
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Café du Cycliste Cosette Ceramic base layer review
Café du Cycliste's Cosette Ceramic base layer is the French brand's most technical base layer, but does it live up to the claim?
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Altura Thermocool Long Sleeve base layer review
Billed as Altura’s most technical base layer, the Thermocool boasts a boatload of performance technology, but does it do the job?
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Kurio bespoke compression leggings review
Kurio's compression leggings are made to measure. We evaluate the advantages of bespoke compression garments over buying off the shelf.
By Paul Norman • Published
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Ekoi Morpho Senza Unisize baselayer review
We test the Ekoi Morpho Senza Unisize sleeveless baselayer - is it good for waker conditions?
By Paul Norman • Published
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B’Twin 700 Warm Weather Mesh baselayer review
The B’Twin 700 Warm Weather Mesh baselayer does a great job of keeping you riding in hot weather, but the one size fits all approach won't be good for all.
By Oliver Bridgewood • Published
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Icebreaker Sphere baselayer review
We've tested the Icebreaker Sphere top. Although billed as a tee shirt it serves well as a cycling baselayer too and works very well with its merino fabric.
By Paul Norman • Published
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Castelli Flanders Warm baselayer review
The Castelli Flanders Warm is a quality baselayer for cold conditions, although a bit prone to odour
By Paul Norman • Published
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Oneten merino baselayer review
We test the merino baselayer from Chainreaction's in-house brand Oneten. It's got all the benefits of merino at a really good price.
By Paul Norman • Published
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Pearl Izumi Transfer Wool base layer review
The long sleeved Pearl Izumi Transfer wool base layer is a great option for cold weather rides, being warm, breathable and very comfortable
By Oliver Bridgewood • Published
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Craft Active Extreme base layer review
The Craft Active Extreme base layer is a great option for chilly rides, proving both warm and breathable.
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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Madison Isoler Merino long sleeve baselayer review
Does your torso feel cold, sweaty or uncomfortable on cold rides? The Madison Isoler Merino long sleeve baselayer could significantly improve your comfort.
By Oliver Bridgewood • Published