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 aw
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As above need some more base layers now winter is coming...cost effective but good quality, any recommendations?


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 6:16 pm
 jonk
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The £5 ones at decathlon are really good. They are better than merino IMO


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 6:19 pm
 aw
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thats nice and cheap jonk 🙂


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 6:25 pm
 dobo
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big fan of helly hansen base layers if you want to feel dry.


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 7:22 pm
 erny
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I really rate the merino ones from decathlon.


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 7:26 pm
 ton
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I like the cheap ones from decathlon
I also like the rab merino/bamboo ones
I DONT like the expensive icebreaker one I have.


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 7:29 pm
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I've been very pleased with my Endura Baa Baa merino base layer. Well made and keeps you warm/sweat free.


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 7:30 pm
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Cheap from Decathlon - think the ski ones are a fiver, cycling specific ones a couple of quid more. The ski ones are toasty warm, prone to being a bit wiffy though.

For more money I'm starting to prefer bamboo ones to merino - google bamboo clothing, theirs are very nice


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 7:37 pm
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as a real sweater aka zinedine zidane complete dripping mess I would recommend

decathlon look at their skins as well as the cheaper ones pay a bit more and they are really good, quite a few over the years

aldi base layers very good poly based but some smell a bit petrol like

Canterbury skin tight thing

under armour from tk maxx

Craft in the sale

Falke tk maxx sale

Helly H standard

avoid merino wool as a base layer if you sweat as it will be cold and wet people will say I am wrong but for me nightmare as a mid layer okay with a good synthetic underneath


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 7:44 pm
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vondally - I've found the same with merino


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 7:57 pm
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The £5 "Wed'ze" Decathalon ones are fantastic value for money, pretty good at being breathable and very good at being toasty.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/simple-warm-base-layer-id_8185607.html


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 8:00 pm
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Another vote for the "£5.99 each or £15 for three" Decathlon ones here,I got 2 last year, and topped up my collection with another 3 this year. If they start smelling, a wee steep in some very diluted dettol in a bucket overnight does the trick. 😀


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 8:34 pm
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Warm winter base layer? Helly Hansen Warm merino/manmade hybrid of warm, cosy, wicking awesomeness.


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 8:42 pm
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Helly hansen lifa.. not cheap though..


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 8:44 pm
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dobo - Member

big fan of helly hansen base layers if you want to feel dry.

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The very thin ones under a regular winter jersey work great. They also wick well under a softshell and are very comfy whatever the weather. I've found merino hugely uncomfortable when it's wet, but love it in the dry.


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 8:48 pm
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The heat tech ones from uniqlo are pretty good.


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 8:50 pm
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'Helly Hansen Stripy One' for me. While I like the material of the Baa Baa, the sleeves are way too short. This is especially annoying as the body fits me perfectly. Consider this a warning if you have fairly long arms.


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 8:57 pm
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Smelly Helly FTW. Thin ones til it gets really cold, then a winter one for, erm, winter. I usually just wear two layers - a helly and then a jersey or jacket over the top.


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 8:59 pm
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best ones I've used are Craft. The decathlon ones are good too.


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 9:02 pm
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I love my Baa Baa merino one for winter, worth the money!


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 9:04 pm
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Craft extreme, or extreme windstopper on the roadie. Awesome.


 
Posted : 28/10/2013 9:06 pm

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