DJR Posted June 22, 2016 Share First Ascent polypropylene base layer for when it is coldCape Storm merino base layer for when it is really coldWindproof Planet X gillet, zip down on the climbs, zip down on the downhillArm warmers oftenKnee warmers sometimesLegwarmers just when it snows Pikey and TPN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted June 22, 2016 Share I have 2 ThermaTech tops I bought from Canoe Concepts - not sure if they still sell them. They must be 5 years old or more, don't stink and still keep me warm and dry. they are super thin so look deceiving, as a base layer they are warm. I think they are made in New Zealand. Almost as good as HellyHansen. Legendary base layers - I still have two as well (and also more than 5 years old) - they are like gold. They're made from Merino as well, which is why they so so amazing. Merino is by far the most superior base layer material. Knocks the socks off all modern manufactured materials - none of them can hold a candle to merino wool. trail - er - park 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trail - er - park Posted June 22, 2016 Share I have one of these...https://www.mountainmailorder.co.za/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=3269 Amazing at wicking away sweat and they take forever to start stinking....But yes, they're expensive, but much better than the bamboo ones by First Ascent+1 there is absolutely nothing that beats this through Autumn and Winter. tombeej 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted June 22, 2016 Share What makes Merino so uniquely amazing: For some reason it is completely unable to hold water. So you can sweat and sweat and it will hold none of it near your body. Your outer layers might end up soaked but your inner merino layer remains dry. So you don't get that terrible blast freezer chill when descending after a long bit of climbing. Priceless. In paddling and white water kayaking (which I did a lot of for many years) we'd paddle throughout winter in sub zero temps, running rivers where your feet break through the ice layers on the river bank as you climb into your boat to run the rapids. And the merino insulation stays 'dry'. As I say, this wool has zero ability to absorb/hold water. It's difficult to get people to believe this without seeing it for themselves. The other amazing quality is its inability to hold odour. So with all the sweating you do on your bike, it just doesn't transfer to the merino clothing. I've been on multi day hikes in the Berg in winter, crossing rivers, climbing mountains and camping under the stars without taking my merino base kit off for days, and at the end of it the merino has no smell at all. Nada. Lastly, its Warm! Beautifully warm. But at the same time you don't seem to overheat too much when the sun gets up later in the day. Anyway, since it doesn't hold water and doesn't hold your sweat smell, it doesn't matter, just leave it on and take the top layers off. Simple . DJR and nonky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted June 22, 2016 Share Here are the merino options on Chain Reaction Cycles:http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/s?q=merino+base&cat=direct I have a couple of the One Ten's (long and short sleeve). Excellent product and doesn't come with a big price tag either. The Endura range is apparently also very good. Read the customer reviews of those products to see how others back up what I've said about merino. Lastly, here's a local SA manufacturer, Core Merino. Support our local industry and buy from them direct. [OK that's enough from me. Starting to drone on a bit too much ] Edited June 22, 2016 by tombeej nonky, Christie, Capricorn and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted June 22, 2016 Share sixs carbon undershirts. ASG is the distributor. Bought it on a whim thinking it was just marketing,but it works very well, both in hot and cold conditions.very glad to hear that hey work. Also bought one in a moment of madness from buycycle ,haven't tested it yet. But have been using the first ascent polyprolene which is very warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted June 22, 2016 Share Anatomic make a nice bib thing that is easy to remove and store - works like a charm to keep wind off your chest. http://www.weardirect.co.za/kind-product/winter-wear# - the anti freeze chest warmer My favorite piece of gear is a warm gilet - but for the life of me I can't remember where I got it - will look and revert.the anatomic bib thing is brilliant. Never thought it would work as well as it does. And as v12man says easy to roll up and put away. richardgoose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted June 23, 2016 Share Anatomic make a nice bib thing that is easy to remove and store - works like a charm to keep wind off your chest. http://www.weardirect.co.za/kind-product/winter-wear# - the anti freeze chest warmer My favorite piece of gear is a warm gilet - but for the life of me I can't remember where I got it - will look and revert.I looked at my Gilet - comes from crank-it - I know I bought it at Linden cycles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted June 23, 2016 Share 5 - 10 degrees Under Armour and Assos Intermediate jacket< 5 degrees Assos body shell and Assos 851 Jacket Edited June 23, 2016 by Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcitmail Posted June 26, 2016 Share Here are the merino options on Chain Reaction Cycles:http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/s?q=merino+base&cat=direct I have a couple of the One Ten's (long and short sleeve). Excellent product and doesn't come with a big price tag either. The Endura range is apparently also very good. Read the customer reviews of those products to see how others back up what I've said about merino. Lastly, here's a local SA manufacturer, Core Merino. Support our local industry and buy from them direct. [OK that's enough from me. Starting to drone on a bit too much ]We use the Core Merino base layers excellent products. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk nonky, brumby and tombeej 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amasendeinja Posted June 26, 2016 Share Here are the merino options on Chain Reaction Cycles:http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/s?q=merino+base&cat=direct I have a couple of the One Ten's (long and short sleeve). Excellent product and doesn't come with a big price tag either. The Endura range is apparently also very good. Read the customer reviews of those products to see how others back up what I've said about merino. Lastly, here's a local SA manufacturer, Core Merino. Support our local industry and buy from them direct. [OK that's enough from me. Starting to drone on a bit too much ]Shot for the Core Merino link! Been hunting for local merino baselayer offering for ages and never found this. brumby, nonky and tombeej 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsuck Posted June 26, 2016 Share Helly Hansen and Under Armour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi-h Posted June 26, 2016 Share i got given some cold weather advice by the locals when i was cycling in alaska... two of them relevant to cycling, the third is only nice to know. 1) Anything made from cotton is very bad as a base layer, it gets heavy and cold and sticks to your body 2) Wool and synthetic fabrics are way better. It doen't absorb as much moisture and even when its wet, it maintains a decent level of insulation. 3) Silk i a great insulator. a real silk inner blanket for a sleeping bag is much warmer than a thick wool or fleece blanket and is probably about 1/4 of the size and weight when camping, hiking or touring... For cold mornings I have a long-sleeve tight fitting synthetic top (first ascent) and then a cycling jersey over it. If its very cold, I wear a slightly thicker (also synthetic) long sleeve cycling top over that. Legs are not as important for SA mornings, so a normal pair of legwarmers should be fine. The hard part for me is feet and fingers. I haven't found the right socks or gloves yet, especially when mountain biking and there's dew on the grass... nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted June 28, 2016 Share Just bought a couple new base layer tops from sportsmans warehouse.its their internal brand. R250 a top. they feel good, more summer oriented as they are lightweight. i like them use it, don't use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops Posted June 28, 2016 Share Craft is the way to go here. http://global.craftsportswear.com/craft-e-commerce/baselayer-1/be-active/193890-9920/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heel Drop Posted May 30, 2017 Share Compressport On/Off Best purchase so far this winter. Keeps you warm and has great moisture management.hi where can one buy this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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