Base Layer

[hillel]

Compressport On/Off is on sale at one day only today , big discount

[David Marshall]

On the Highveld I can get away with a long sleeved T shirt, cycling top and a sleeveless rain top.  Add arm warmers if very cold.  Always leg warmers, thermal socks, neoprene toe caps, ski gloves, ear covers and a buff around the neck which I can pull up over my chin if needed.

 

For me keeping the feet, hands and ears warm is the most important.  For the rest I would rather not over heat.

[So Is Es]

Thanks for all the advice.

Will try different options during next couple of days see what works best.

Luckily its only 2 cycle events for the Big 5 Lite rest is running.

[eddy]

Thanks eddy , where would one get a merino based base layer ? Any names you can drop ?

 

 

I got mine at Drifters in Jo'burg.

[Hennie VR]

No base layer for me thanks.

 

Got myself a sleeveless windjammer.

Can zip it open on climbs although it's hardly ever necessary since the back is netted/vented but keeps your chest warm when traveling at speed. Also folds up very small to fit into your shirt pockets. Other than that it's arm warmers and normal summer kit.

[Gerry Hattrick]

Helly Hansen base layers are outstanding. They are a bit pricey, but I personally haven't come across anything that matches them, particularly when it is very cold or wet

[V12man]

Thanks V12 , yeah doesnt get tooo cold here  , never dips below 4/5 degrees in the mornings , normally between 5 and 10 degrees . I just tend to use a First accent base and a spring jacket , but find nowadays (read -old/er age) that I still get a bit cold .  Perhaps I just need a nice winter riding "jacket" and recommendations ?

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.

[2wieltjies]

like Bigtoe said, this works great

 

under amour - coldgear base layer

[J∆kk∆ls]

First Ascent compression top under a Castelli Free jersey 

[slickjay007]

I use Hi-Tec base-layers which work perfect for the price:

 

http://www.zando.co.za/Hi-Tec-Dusi-Top-Base-Layer-Black-93223.html

 

http://www.zando.co.za/Hi-Tec-Dusi-Bottom-Base-Layer-Black-91182.html

 

R700 will get you both the top and bottom. Quality is good.

[eddy]

No base layer for me thanks.

 

Got myself a sleeveless windjammer.

Can zip it open on climbs although it's hardly ever necessary since the back is netted/vented but keeps your chest warm when traveling at speed. Also folds up very small to fit into your shirt pockets. Other than that it's arm warmers and normal summer kit.

 

 

Dis koud in Jo'burg 4h25 in die oggend.

 

Gister se minimum op die fiets was -1 en gemiddeld was 4.

 

Bring jou kort broek en plakkies en kom ry saam       

[slickjay007]

I use Hi-Tec base-layers which work perfect for the price:

 

http://www.zando.co.za/Hi-Tec-Dusi-Top-Base-Layer-Black-93223.html

 

http://www.zando.co.za/Hi-Tec-Dusi-Bottom-Base-Layer-Black-91182.html

 

R700 will get you both the top and bottom. Quality is good.

[Vetseun]

Yesterdays newspaper to keep the front side warm.

When it heats up, you remove the newspaper and,

Start a fire with it.

Roll a joint with it.

Dump it in the nearest suitable place.

Pop it in the back side of your top.

Your choice.

[AlanD]

I recently bought this first ascent base layer for R399...sublime piece of kit. It works brilliantly, keeps you warm when cold and cool when warm.

 

Its a tight fit, like compression, and hugs your arm pits and for me i hate tight fitting clothing but after a few minutes riding it just works and you don't even notice it wrapping around you like a chappies wrapper

[AlanD]

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[bikebloke]

undershirts are for bloody old people

 

this is all you need

 

reuse/ recycle on your bicycle