Base layer and thermals reviews

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

Megmeister Drynamo Cycle base layer review

Megmeister’s sleeveless base layer is comfortable and effective

By Paul Norman Published 1 August 19

Bontrager B1 Sleeveless base layer review

A quality option from Trek's clothing brand

By Paul Norman Published 13 May 19

Craft Cool Mesh Superlight sleeveless baselayer review

There are 330 pages of user reviews of the Cool Mesh Superlight baselayer on Wiggle. Save yourself some time by reading ours instead

By Paul Norman Published 16 May 18

Sportful Second Skin Deluxe crew base layer review

Sportful Second Skin Deluxe crew base layer £53

By Cycling Weekly Published 8 January 13

Icebreaker Sphere baselayer review

We've tested the Icebreaker Sphere top. Although billed as a tee shirt it serves well as a cycling baselayer too and works very well with its merino fabric.

By Paul Norman Published 8 June 16

Café du Cycliste Cosette Ceramic base layer review

Café du Cycliste's Cosette Ceramic base layer is the French brand's most technical base layer, but does it live up to the claim?

By Rupert Radley Published 17 February 17

Kurio bespoke compression leggings review

Kurio's compression leggings are made to measure. We evaluate the advantages of bespoke compression garments over buying off the shelf.

By Paul Norman Published 23 November 16

Castelli Pro Mesh sleeveless base layer review

Castelli’s top spec base layer is comfortable and bright, but expensive

By Paul Norman Published 20 July 18

dhb Lightweight Merino short-sleeved baselayer review

Warmer weather ahead? We’ve tested the dhb lightweight merino blend baselayer to see how comfortable it is in the British spring.

By Paul Norman Published 24 April 17

Ekoi Morpho Senza Unisize baselayer review

We test the Ekoi Morpho Senza Unisize sleeveless baselayer - is it good for waker conditions?

By Paul Norman Published 2 November 16

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

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