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• Don't like the colour, size or shape? No problem, just send it back up to 365 days later. We include a return form and pre-printed address label inside every package, so returning an item for exchange or refund is as simple as indicating your request on the form and posting the item back to us.

For 2012, Craft is the apparel sponsor for Team Radioshack Nissan Trek, an evolution of 2011's Leopard Trek team that was also sponsored by the Swedish brand. Featuring amongst other internationally acclaimed cyclists, Andy and Frank Schleck, Fabian Cancellara and Jens Voigt, the Radioshack Nissan Trek team is powered by Craft clothing and Craft base layers, with each rider part of an apparel development cycle that means that when you ride Craft, you are riding in a collection developed by some of the word's best cyclists.

The Craft Base Layer Collection

Craft Base Layers are some of the world's most advanced, researched and tested cycling, skiing and running products. Split into into five collections, the Craft Base Layer series comprises of Cool, Zero, Zero Extreme, Zero Windstopper and Warm. With these five categories, Craft offer a full range of underwear with unique performance characteristics for cycling in all climates and weather conditions.


Take a look at the Craft Base Layer Temperature Guide Chart below to see which base layer is best for you:

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• see Craft Jerseys
• see Craft Jackets
• see Craft Bib Shorts
• see the Craft Base Layers

Craft uses a very open weave fabric for its Superlight vest, the 'hexa' filaments providing clear passage for air and moisture transfer without looking too much like a string vest. There's plenty of stretch to stay in contact with your skin, for maximum efficiency while maintaining freedom of movement. it offers superior ventilation to any others i've tested and the wicking is excellent too. I was shocked to find out it only costs £20; you'd be tempted to buy more than one. Quite generous for size, but that's no reason to mark it down; it's a superb base layer. SB

Verdict: 10/10




A string vest for cycling? Surely not?! Well actually it’s not far off, but that shouldn’t be held against it - particularly when it’s primary purpose is to be worn under a jersey where it’s string vest appearance is less obvious.

Available for a bargainous eighteen quid from AlwaysRiding.co.uk, this thin and super-lightweight base layer is designed to keep you cooler despite actually wearing more. I won’t profess to know how this works, but trust me when I say it really does.

Fit is snug but then that’s the intention - something that wicks sweat away this efficiently needs to sit close to the body to actually make this process work. An added bonus of this figure hugging approach being that any ‘excess baggage’ is held in place a little better, thus enhancing your physique under a tighter jersey... so I’m told - Bike Tart’s body is obviously a temple... *ahem* moving on...

There’s not really a great deal else to say about this sleeveless number to be honest! It comes in two colour choices (black or white) and is sized like ‘non-bike’ clothes - by this I mean I wear a M t-shirt but often need an L jersey for example. Craft seem to be much closer to reality and I wear an M in their kit too.

An added bonus that Craft probably haven’t thought of is that it actually works well when used for indoor training. Jump on the rollers or your turbo with this on your top half and I’ll bet you feel much more comfortable than in a jersey (or topless, depending on how you like to handle your ‘behind closed doors’ riding!), as well as not dripping sweat everywhere quite so profusely.

As the temperature begins to head south I’m probably just at the wrong end of the UK ‘summer’ for this review to be entirely worthwhile. That said, should you be off to warmer climes for a holiday or some winter training, my timing could not be better.

Would I recommend it? Well, I’ve got three. And I wear one on every ride without fail. I guess that’s a yes then...

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