Base layer and thermals reviews

Mavic Echelon Base Layer review

This Mavic base layer seeks to provide top quality thermal insulation under jerseys and jackets, to keep you comfortable whilst riding on colder days.

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 23 December 14

Assos Early Winter Interactive Body Insulator review

Assos Early Winter Interactive Body Insulator £98.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 21 January 13

Caratti Thermal Base Layer review

The Caratti Thermal Base Layer provides good foundation protection at a very competitive choice, but could be offered in more sizes.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 10 December 14

GripGrab Freedom base layer review

GripGrab moves into base layers with two winter weight long sleeved options

By Paul Norman Published 28 January 19

ArmaUrto Impact Pro Base Layer review

Does road cycling need motorcycle standard impact resistance?

By Stefan Abram Published 17 February 21

Endura Fishnet sleeveless base layer review

Endura uses a seamless open weave for good airflow, so is it a good option for the summer months?

By Paul Norman Published 11 May 19

MAAP Seamless Base Layer Tee review

We put Aussie brand MAAP's short sleeve baselayer to the test over the course of a British winter.

By Rupert Radley Published 15 March 17

Odlo Performance Light base layer review

Founded by a Norwegian and based in Switzerland, Odlo should know its base layers...

By Paul Norman Published 22 May 19

Craft Pro ZERO Extreme base layer review

By Cycling Weekly Published 26 March 09

Assos Skinfoil Early Winter base layer review

By Mike Hawkins Published 24 February 14

Madison Isoler Merino long sleeve baselayer review

Does your torso feel cold, sweaty or uncomfortable on cold rides? The Madison Isoler Merino long sleeve baselayer could significantly improve your comfort.

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 28 January 15

Gore M Base Layer shirt review

Gore's fabric expertise comes to the fore in its lightweight base layer

By Paul Norman Published 15 May 19

Sherpa Rinchen short sleeve base layer review

The Sherpa Rinchen short sleeve base layer is marketed as adventure gear, but it makes a useful base layer for cycling and is comfortable and odour resistant

By Paul Norman Published 10 November 17

Vanguard 469 MTS base layer review

CW test the latest base layer from Vanguard 469 MTS £29.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 17 January 13

Craft Fuseknit Comfort RN base layer review

Craft’s midweight base layer has a relaxed fit that works for off-bike activities too

By Paul Norman Published 19 May 19

Mavic Hotride Sleeveless base layer review

The Mavic Hotride Sleeveless baselayer is comfortable, with a soft feel and excellent wicking, although it's prone to staining from sunscreen

By Paul Norman Published 12 May 19

Ashmei women's long sleeve merino baselayer review

A beautifully constructed piece of clothing with sustainability at its core

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 25 March 21

Megmeister Drynamo winter cycle long sleeve base layer review

An excellent base layer which kept me warm in deep winter conditions - though the price tag represents the performance

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 26 February 20

B’Twin 700 Warm Weather Mesh baselayer review

The B’Twin 700 Warm Weather Mesh baselayer does a great job of keeping you riding in hot weather, but the one size fits all approach won't be good for all.

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 1 July 16

Castelli Flanders Warm baselayer review

The Castelli Flanders Warm is a quality baselayer for cold conditions, although a bit prone to odour

By Paul Norman Published 11 March 16

Oneten merino baselayer review

We test the merino baselayer from Chainreaction's in-house brand Oneten. It's got all the benefits of merino at a really good price.

By Paul Norman Published 2 February 16

Icebreaker Oasis long sleeve crewe baselayer review

The Icebreaker Oasis long sleeve crewe is made of 200 weight merino wool. For most cycling-specific baselayers, this would be classified as medium weight.

By Paul Norman Published 10 February 18

Rapha Merino Mesh base layer review

By Mike Hawkins Published 13 May 14

BAM Reflex bamboo base layer review

Bamboo base layers have everything going for them – not only great performance but also impeccable eco credentials

By Simon Smythe Published 27 April 21

Le Col Pro Mesh short sleeve base layer review

It may look tiny, but the Le Col base layer packs a punch performance-wise

By Paul Norman Published 20 May 19

Altura Thermocool Long Sleeve base layer review

Billed as Altura’s most technical base layer, the Thermocool boasts a boatload of performance technology, but does it do the job?

By Rupert Radley Published 11 February 17

Pearl Izumi Transfer Wool base layer review

The long sleeved Pearl Izumi Transfer wool base layer is a great option for cold weather rides, being warm, breathable and very comfortable

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 10 January 16