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CYCLING BASE LAYERS

CYCLING BASE LAYERS

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Worn as the first layer next to the skin, a base layer should be worn all year and changed with the season, with the aim of properly regulating your temperature. From ascending snow capped mountains in scorching temperatures, to ploughing through wintry snow, a base layer is a ride essential.

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Man made or a natural fibre?

Popular models can be made from either highly technical man made fabrics which do perform extremely well, or from a light weight merino wool. However, their role is the same, to either keep you cool or warm depending on the conditions whilst pulling sweat away from your body. Within cycling there is much debate over which is the better option, but rather than getting involved in that, our advice would be to wear the material you have historically preferred, and which appeals to you as a cyclist and suits the conditions in which you ride.

A word about fit

If there is one item in your cycling wardrobe who's performance is drastically affected by fit, it is the cycling baselayer. It is simply essential that the baselayer sits directly against the rider's skin where it can work to move sweat away from the body in order to properly regulate core temperature. A baselayer that is loose will simply not function. Keep it fitted, keep it working!

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Craft Cool Mesh Superlight Sleeveless Base Layer
Craft Cool Mesh Superlight Sleeveless Base Layer
£19.17
The Craft Superlight Base Layer has been tested, developed and will be used by the Craft sponsored riders of Team Radioshack Nissan Trek at the Tour de France, and is designed to provide ultimate breathability, moisture transfer and cooling in hot conditions, making it the perfect first layer for Spring/Summer rides.To be considered as part of the Team Radioshack Nissan Trek kit for the Tour de France, the Superlight had to be exceptional, yet Craft had no need to be concerned, as the Superlight base layer has proved its worth countless times, from sweltering valley to searing mountain ...
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Craft Active Extreme WS Long Sleeve Base Layer
Craft Active Extreme WS Long Sleeve Base Layer
£54.16 £37.91
Riding hard into the wind, tackling fast, exposed descents or simply setting out for the day in less than ideal weather conditions, the Craft Active Extreme WS Base Layer is an ideal first layer to protect against the wind, retain warmth and regulate ride temperature.Pairing the Active Extreme fabric with Gore Windstopper fabric across the body and shoulders makes sure that, where it's needed, the wind protective properties shut out chill winds, whilst leaving less critical areas like the arms, back and sides to function as a normal base layer to regulate temperature.Paired solely with ...
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Craft Cool Long Sleeve Tee V-Neck Base Layer
Craft Cool Long Sleeve Tee V-Neck Base Layer
£20.83
The Craft Cool Long Sleeve uses a uniquely patterned construction that pulls perspiration vapor off the body to keep it cool, making it ideal for everything from a hard training ride, trip to the gym, or for keeping you fresh on the commute to work. As an added bonus, the fabric is UPF 50 + protective, idea for outdoor activities. Ergonomic fit for total freedom of movementsCool Mesh panels in sides and backSoft and comfortable fitSuper cooling effectExcellent moisture transportationUPF 50 +
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Craft Active Extreme Round Neck LS Base Layer 2013
Craft Active Extreme Round Neck LS Base Layer 2013
£37.49 £29.99
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, ...
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Etxeondo Iluna Baselayer
Etxeondo Iluna Baselayer
£50.00 Now £32.50
Constructed from warming Thermolite fabric, the Etxeondo Iluna Base Layer is a great cold weather first layer for cyclists looking to head out in all weathers this season. Teamed with an Etxeondo Jacket, and you would have the perfect combination for all but the most extreme of conditions. Thermolite constructionLong sleeveBreathable, soft and highly comfortable
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Craft Active Extreme Short Sleeve Base Layer 2013
Craft Active Extreme Short Sleeve Base Layer 2013
£31.66 £25.33
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 ...
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Craft Cool Tee with mesh
Craft Cool Tee with mesh
£17.01
The Craft Cool Tee is a great multi use, multi-sport base layer. By using a UPF 50 + uniquely patterned construction that pulls perspiration vapor off the body to keep it cool, the Cool Tee is ideal for everything from a hard training ride, trip to the gym, or for keeping you fresh on the commute to work.On the sizing, the Cool Tee is designed to fit like a slim cut, fitted t-shirt, so if you really want a closer fit, then please take a size down.Mesh T for full air permeability and cooling effectErgonomic fit for total freedom of movementsCool Mesh panels in sides and backSoft and comfortable ...
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Craft Cool Cooling Tee 2012
Craft Cool Cooling Tee 2012
£28.33 £19.83
Craft's Cooling Tee is ideal for cyclists looking for a great turbo trainer layer to regulate temperature without an overly close fit that can sometimes feel restrictive whilst working out indoors, or indeed for riders in need of a relaxed, cooling first layer for touring, commuters or trail riders.Offering UPF 50+ protection, the Cooling Tee is designed to be worn like a slightly more fitted version of a t-shirt, so don't expect Craft's usual skin fit if you choose your normal Craft base layer size - this is not where this base layer is aiming at.Ergonomic fit for total freedom of movementThe ...
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Craft Active Extreme Crew Neck Base Layer 2013
Craft Active Extreme Crew Neck Base Layer 2013
£35.00 £28.00
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, ...
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Castelli Core Mesh Sleeveless Base Layer
Castelli Core Mesh Sleeveless Base Layer
£25.00
Paired with a short sleeve cycling jersey, the Castelli Core Mesh Sleeveless is designed to help you maintain a constant temperature in warm weather, preventing over-heating, and greatly assisting with moisture management. Barely-there light, the Core Mesh Sleeveless features a fully open mesh construction, which serves to hold your jersey away from the skin, creating a layer of air between skin and jersey - thus keeping body temperature constant. Finished with minimal seams for ride comfort, it is completed by a sublimated Castelli logo.Body wrap design wicks moisture away.Traps a layer ...
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Craft Cool Singlet
Craft Cool Singlet
£15.31
Craft's Cool functional underwear is designed specifically to keep you cool while exercising in warm conditions. The Cool underwear's uniquely patterned construction effectively pulls perspiration vapor off the body to keep you cool, making it the ideal base layer for a trip to the gym, your daily commute, or a hard training ride.Ergonomic fit for total freedom of movementsCool Mesh panels in sides and backFeminine Top with wider neck openingSuper cooling effectExcellent moisture transportation
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Craft Zero Extreme Long Sleeve - Women
Craft Zero Extreme Long Sleeve - Women
£25.00
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 ...
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Craft Warm Wool Crewneck Base Layer - Women
Craft Warm Wool Crewneck Base Layer - Women
£41.66 Now £27.08
The Craft Warm Wool Base Layer is a relatively new to the Craft Base layer range for Women, and which features a wool/polyester mix previously only seen in the Swedish brand's cross country skiing collection. With Craft's typical attention to ergonomics providing a great fit, the Craft Warm Wool Base Layer is worn as all base layers are designed to be; directly next to the skin. Highly comfortable and with wool's natural wicking properties coming to the fore, it's the ideal base layer for Autumn and Winter rides when the temperature really drops. Craft's unique air channel knitting ...
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Ibex Hooded Indie Merino Base layer
Ibex Hooded Indie Merino Base layer
£83.29
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 ...
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Craft Concept Piece for Women 2012
Craft Concept Piece for Women 2012
£34.17 £23.92
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 ...
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Craft Cool Long Sleeve with V Neck - Women
Craft Cool Long Sleeve with V Neck - Women
£20.83
The Craft Cool Long Sleeve V-Neck Base Layer uses a uniquely patterned construction that pulls perspiration vapor off the body to keep it cool, making it ideal for everything from a hard training ride, trip to the gym, or for keeping you fresh on the commute to work. As an added bonus, the fabric is UPF 50 + protective, idea for outdoor activities. Ergonomic fit for total freedom of movementsCool Mesh panels in sides and backSoft and comfortable fitSuper cooling effectExcellent moisture transportationKeeps you fresh during exercisingUPF 50+
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