CYCLING BASE LAYERS

Saying things like 'Next Generation' is pretty lame. However, when something like the Craft Concept Piece Base Layer arrives, you sort of struggle for any other words. Blending some of Craft's most advanced fabrics, Zero Extreme and Mesh Superlight, the Concept piece aims to map your body, so that during exercise, the right fabric is in the right place. Ok, this seems a simple enough idea, but behind it lies years of ergonomics R&D, and Craft's overwhelming desire to provide the ultimate base layer; one that not only feels soft, lightweight and breathable, but also keeps you cool ...

Craft's Zero Extreme LS Base Layer for Women is renowned in both cycle and run circles for both incredible comfort and performance. It all starts on the inside with a hexa-channeled fiber construction that enhances moisture transport and which cools the body down. On the outside, a hollow fibre offers isolation as well as transport of moisture to the next layer, whilst CoolMax Extreme Fresh FX fabric keeps smell and odour away.Comforts your body in zones you need itSoft and breathable crewneckSeamless torsoErgonomic fit with long sleevesThin, lightweight and extremely elasticFlatlock ...

The Craft Active Extreme Short Sleeve Base Layer, made of a thin, lightweight and extremely elastic fabric, is a Craft staple and true rider favourite. Evolving from the Zero Extreme model, it features a hexa-channeled fiber which drives moisture transport. On the outside, a hollow fibre further enhances moisture movement, whilst CoolMax Extreme Fresh FX fabric keeps smell and odour away. Worn as the first layer on the bike, the Craft Active Extreme constantly works to balance your temperature. Whether you need a quick cool down after an exhaustive mountain ascent, or pure cool weather ...

A new name, a new product - the Craft Active Extreme Concept Piece is one of Craft's new 2012 base layer developments, one in which the Superlight fabric merges with the Active Extreme fabric (last year's Zero Extreme), creating a seriously impressive base layer that would suit the cyclist looking for a cool weather, highly breathable first layer for long, hard rides. Supremely ergonomic and body mapped to specific zones, the Active Extreme Concept Piece reveals itself on the bike to be both warm and breathable in cool conditions, making your ride fresher, and more adaptive to the 'hot/cold' ...

The Craft Active Extreme Crew Neck Base Layer is a proven rider favourite, and one that is designed to keep you dry and fresh throughout any ride in fair to cool conditions.Made from a thin, lightweight and extremely elastic fabric that is channel stitched with two high-tech polyester fibres, the Active Extreme provides a hexa-channeled fiber against the skin, and on the outside, a hollow fibre designed to promote transport of moisture to the next layer. For cool club runs, training rides or even activities off the bike where a warming, temperature adaptable first layer is called for, ...

Worn under your cycling jacket as the first layer, the Craft Active Extreme Round Neck Base Layer is designed to keep you dry and fresh throughout any ride in fair to cool conditions, and with its rounded neck, is an ideal choice for cyclists that don't wish to wear the higher necked crew style of the standard Active Extreme Base Layer. The Active Extreme is made of a thin, lightweight and extremely elastic fabric that is channel stitched with two high-tech polyester fibres. A hexa-channeled fiber against the skin enhances moisture transport, which cools the body down. On the outside, ...

Blending the Swedish brand's Mesh Superlight and Zero Extreme fabric into one very cleverly body-mapped base layer, the long sleeve Craft Active Extreme Concept Piece is Craft's most adaptable first layer yet for cool to cold rides. In simple terms, the Concept Piece puts the right fabric where its needed, and removes fabric from where it isn't. Take your rear shoulder area for example - it gets mighty hot even in cold rides, so here, Craft applied their Superlight fabric to provide coverage without heat buildup. Switch that idea around and Active Extreme fabric is placed in key areas ...

Offering a luxurious super fine, 100% merino wool fabric paired to a near perfect cycling specific fit, the Solo Merino Sleeveless Baselayer is a great first layer choice for cool to cold rides this season.100% super fine Merino Wool constructionCycling specific cut – long at the back Side panels for a great fit Exceptionally warm and breathableAll the natural benefits of Merino Wool: antimicrobial, anti bacterial, anti fungal and odour repelling 

The Etxeondo Belea Short Sleeve Base Layer is a highly adaptable item that could easily be worn as a first layer during cool work commutes, off season road rides, or long days on the trail.Featuring a Gore Windstopper front to take the edge of icy winds, and an Outlast high wicking rear designed to create an ideal ride temperature, the Belea both protects from the front and wicks from the rear, creating a breathable and wind protective first layer -  ideal when paired with an Etxeondo Jacket!

Offering a luxurious super fine, 100% merino wool fabric paired to a near perfect cycling specific fit, the Solo Merino Short Sleeve Baselayer is a great first layer choice for cool to cold rides this season.100% super fine Merino Wool constructionCycling specific cut – long at the back Side panels for a great fit Exceptionally warm and breathableAll the natural benefits of Merino Wool: antimicrobial, anti bacterial, anti fungal and odour repelling 

If you like your base layer not too heavy but not too light, choose the Indie, Ibex's year round baselayer made without peers for softness and durability. Semi fit for everyday performance and style, the Indie features 18.5 micron New Zealand Merino 195 g/m2 and a relaxed jersey knit.We see the Indie as the ideal top for either a light commute in cool conditions, post bike relaxing, or multi sport activities - like cow tipping, welly wanging and running.The Indie is made from Ibex's new 18.5 micron New Zealand Merino at 195g/m2. Ibex designed this fabric from the need for a weight in-between ...