Most layers ever??

[wanda2010]

@ SatNav - Yep, summer is an interesting one for how little clothing I can decently get away with .

 

[akb]

For my winter commute, my clothing consists of (from top to bottom)
Sunglasses.
Buff / Snood
Cycling T-Shirt or Long Sleeved jersey. Depending on whats not in the wash
Altura Night Vision.
Polaris windproof gloves.
A pair of old Adidas double thick shorts.
Pants / boxers
Aldi Leg Warmers
Socks. (x 2 pairs if it is really cold)
Astro turf trainers.

You lot need to MTFU

 

[Brandane]

@ SatNav - Yep, summer is an interesting one for how little clothing I can decently get away with .

Please don't be overly concerned about it .

 

[cyberknight]

For my winter commute, my clothing consists of (from top to bottom)
Sunglasses.
Buff / Snood
Cycling T-Shirt or Long Sleeved jersey. Depending on whats not in the wash
Altura Night Vision.
Polaris windproof gloves.
A pair of old Adidas double thick shorts.
Pants / boxers
Aldi Leg Warmers
Socks. (x 2 pairs if it is really cold)
Astro turf trainers.

You lot need to MTFU

Yup although i only ever wear a coat when its sub zero as i find any water/windproof to warm , i also like many prefer commando or its just to dang uncomfy and you end up with sweaty crack .
You say double thick shorts ? i am talking a couple of layers of lycra

 

[Jet]

Blimey - this merino stuff ain't cheap is it?!?!?

 

[djb1971]

Look on Planet X.

 

[Jet]

Look on Planet X.

Oh wow - thx! What a fab site.

 

[djb1971]

Oh wow - thx! What a fab site.

You won't be thanking me in twelve months time when you're skint

These are good I think the fit is unisex unless you're Katie Price!

www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CLOOMCLST/on_one_merino_core_long_sleeve_t_shirt_160g

 

[djb1971]

Evans do the women's Baabaa base layers @ 39.99 but you can get £5 off if you subscribe to the newsletter.

I've not checked Wiggle or CRC.

 

[Jet]

.... unless you're Katie Price!

Darn - covers blown.


I saw this one in Cheshire Oaks today http://www.estore.tog24.com/womens/womens-tops/womens-base-layer-tops/heat-womens-hoody.html that I very nearly bought coz it ticked almost all the boxes (merino, nice colour, cool style) but then thought I'd best check online to see if that was the lowest price I could find. And it looks like it is so I guess I know where I'll be going over the weekend before they sell out..... Doh.

 

[djb1971]

I've got four tog24 merino base layers that I use for work and they're great, I thought they'd stopped doing them.
They used to do decent thick merino socks too, I still use them when it's below zero. Now they are toasty!

After merino you won't want anything else. I know you don't bother to think about it but check out winter kit on sale in summer and summer kit in winter, that's where the bargains are!

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Endura Baabaa here, have both long and short sleeve versions nice and warm and last for years.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

to those who say females = loads of layers.

Three layers maximum and even then I'm sweltering after a few minutes. For a Friday night ride, I'll take along a spare layer just in case.

I had to stop on the commute home today to take a layer off (only had 2 on, plus a thin waterproof jacket) because the snowy wind was battering me, was getting far to hot fighting it.
Also had to swap winter cycling gloves for a pair of thinner non cycling ones

 

[cyberknight]

I had to stop on the commute home today to take a layer off (only had 2 on, plus a thin waterproof jacket) because the snowy wind was battering me, was getting far to hot fighting it.
Also had to swap winter cycling gloves for a pair of thinner non cycling ones

Its the jacket , i only use mine if its really cold or as you have said you just boil in the bag.Much better to go for another more breathable layer .

 

[fossala]

I wear bibshorts all year round. SS jersey and windproof jacket. I use long fingered gloves if it goes below 5C. I do need overshoes though, my toes are the things that get cold.