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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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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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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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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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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Rapha Merino Mesh base layer review
By Mike Hawkins Published
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BAM Reflex bamboo base layer review
Bamboo base layers have everything going for them – not only great performance but also impeccable eco credentials
By Simon Smythe 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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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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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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Megmeister Drynamo Cycle base layer review
Megmeister’s sleeveless base layer is comfortable and effective
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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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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Sportful Second Skin Deluxe crew base layer review
Sportful Second Skin Deluxe crew base layer £53
By Cycling Weekly 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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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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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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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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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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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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Mavic Echelon Base Layer review
This Mavic base layer seeks to provide top quality thermal insulation under jerseys and jackets, to keep you comfortable whilst riding on colder days.
By Oliver Bridgewood Published
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Assos Early Winter Interactive Body Insulator review
Assos Early Winter Interactive Body Insulator £98.99
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Caratti Thermal Base Layer review
The Caratti Thermal Base Layer provides good foundation protection at a very competitive choice, but could be offered in more sizes.
By Henry Robertshaw 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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ArmaUrto Impact Pro Base Layer review
Does road cycling need motorcycle standard impact resistance?
By Stefan Abram 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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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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Odlo Performance Light base layer review
Founded by a Norwegian and based in Switzerland, Odlo should know its base layers...
By Paul Norman Published