RossTopher Posted December 28, 2023 Share i know there have been previous posts with some info on baselayers but most is fairly old. I am looking at no more than R400 for a couple sleeveless summer baselayers. I run hot, so don't need insulation or anything for winter. Currently the following options are available: Specialized - R400 - SL Sleeveless Base Layer Ciovita - R675 - Strato Undervest (2 pack) Decathlon - R359 - Van Rysel summer training cycling base layer Enjoy - R675 - Emotif Regulator bundle (2 pack) would appreciate info on which you have/like/tried etc and if there is anything i am missing or some cheaper options. i would like to go for the Monton layer, as i know the quality is good, but its a stretch to R550. thanks Edited December 28, 2023 by RossTopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted December 28, 2023 Share Men's Base Layer - Vye – Vye been using for past few seasons and now cannot leave home without them... Iwan Kemp, Vye Cycle Kit and El Duderino 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossTopher Posted December 28, 2023 Share 27 minutes ago, babse said: Men's Base Layer - Vye – Vye been using for past few seasons and now cannot leave home without them... thank you. i went on their site but didnt see the baselayers. size wise, is the fit the same as your jersey? Vye Cycle Kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted December 28, 2023 Share 4 minutes ago, RossTopher said: thank you. i went on their site but didnt see the baselayers. size wise, is the fit the same as your jersey? strangely enough, I am up size on my Base layer from my jersery. RossTopher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guidodg Posted December 28, 2023 Share the Decathlon Van Rysel one is really good, probably better than some of the much more expensive ones I have tried RossTopher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vye Cycle Kit Posted December 28, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, babse said: Men's Base Layer - Vye – Vye been using for past few seasons and now cannot leave home without them... Thanks 👊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossTopher Posted December 28, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, guidodg said: the Decathlon Van Rysel one is really good, probably better than some of the much more expensive ones I have tried hmmm, add in the 10% off on the app, and the free shipping code and i may have to order a few. sizing? i typically have to go 1 to 2 sizes up with Decathlon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madone69 Posted December 28, 2023 Share 4 hours ago, RossTopher said: i know there have been previous posts with some info on baselayers but most is fairly old. I am looking at no more than R400 for a couple sleeveless summer baselayers. I run hot, so don't need insulation or anything for winter. Currently the following options are available: Specialized - R400 - SL Sleeveless Base Layer Ciovita - R675 - Strato Undervest (2 pack) Decathlon - R359 - Van Rysel summer training cycling base layer Enjoy - R675 - Emotif Regulator bundle (2 pack) would appreciate info on which you have/like/tried etc and if there is anything i am missing or some cheaper options. i would like to go for the Monton layer, as i know the quality is good, but its a stretch to R550. thanks You mention you run hot...what is your reason for wanting a base layer in summer ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandatron Posted December 28, 2023 Share 47 minutes ago, Madone69 said: You mention you run hot...what is your reason for wanting a base layer in summer Make the assumption by running hot, he means sweats a lot. Fair few ppl say that moisture wicking baselayer helps keeps cool. RossTopher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossTopher Posted December 28, 2023 Share 49 minutes ago, Madone69 said: You mention you run hot...what is your reason for wanting a base layer in summer That comment was mainly to avoid responses recommending winter/fleecy layers. While counter intuitive, the additional layer actually helps keep me cool, and the moisture wicking is important. I've got a coupe from decathlon, but with sleeves, so wanted to see what the other options were like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelbiker Posted December 28, 2023 Share I have the Decathlon Van Rysel one. It’s very lightweight and works well in hot environments (tested mine in Thailand and Singapore). Better than the DHB ones I bought a couple of years ago. The DHB aeron ultra jerseys are also amazing in very hot weather. The material is cool to the touch. RossTopher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted December 28, 2023 Share I have 2 of these. They seem to work https://www.mrpsport.com/en_za/elite-sleeveless-compression-top-101597033 Edited December 28, 2023 by Eddy Gordo RossTopher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted December 28, 2023 Share These from Anatomic had my attention although I never got around to buying them: https://www.anatomic.co.za/products/biotomic-undervest-white RossTopher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaultboy Posted December 28, 2023 Share I have the Ciovita Strato undervests...Its ok in summer, but I actually prefer to wear it in winter, to wick sweat away when I'm wearing multiple layers (incl a riding jacket). In summer, I have fallen back to long sleeves, in particular my Puma compression base layers. I feel like it keeps me cooler, plus long sleeves are better sun protection. RossTopher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossTopher Posted December 28, 2023 Share thanks all for the comments and insight. looks like the Decathlon ones are a win @Eddy Gordo thanks for the tip on the MrP ones. good price. @Thomo i completely forgot anatomic was still going. i've had a couple jerseys before, quality was always good, so will take a look when i am next up north @Vaultboy appreciate the info on the Ciovita ones, i'll swerve for now Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no calves Posted December 29, 2023 Share Big guy here. Heavy sweater aswell. The ciovita DriRelease is my go to. It has a solid strand of yarn running the full lenth of the garmet so it spreads the sweat evenly for evaporation. I can confirm that NO it is not hotter with a base layer and YES the spreading of moisture for evaporation does help cool you down. Even in 40 degree summer days i dont leave home without it. babse and Zebra 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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