The Merino thread

[Bongo Bill]

Mrs Bongo Bill got me a very nice Merino jersey for Christmas. My first Merino anything and I have to say I really like it. She got it online from a shop based in New Zealand called Ground Effect.

 

[craigwend]

http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=51493

From cafe

 

[jay clock]

Mrs Bongo Bill got me a very nice Merino jersey for Christmas. My first Merino anything and I have to say I really like it. She got it online from a shop based in New Zealand called Ground Effect.

superb stuff Ground Effect. Fits me like a dream

 

[format]

Possible better to bump this than make a new one.

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced Merino Long Sleeved baselayer? I get hot n sweaty pretty quick despite being reasonably fit and I'm looking for something to help out.

Thanks.

 

[SavageHoutkop]

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced Merino Long Sleeved baselayer? I get hot n sweaty pretty quick despite being reasonably fit and I'm looking for something to help out.

Always Chocolate Fish Merino for me...
http://www.chocolatefishmerino.co.uk/technical/lscrew.html
Not sure if it fits the 'reasonably priced' but very happy with ours.

They've just compared their fabric under a microscope with another manufacturer's to show the better quality, apparently.

 

[craigwend]

On-one have many deals on at the moment- the thinner the better with thier stuff (I may have 'shrunk' a heavyweight top - were as my thinner top has had much abuse & coped well)

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/ZXPXMERFOUR/planet-x-merino-four-tops-baselayer-bundle

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CLOOMER/on-one-100-percent-merino-wool-ls-top this one has been great

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CLPXMJ250/planet-x-100-merino-jersey-250gm

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CLOOMJ250/on-one-100-merino-jersey-250gm

http://www.on-one.co.uk/c/q/clothing


http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CLPXOOMERLS/planet-x-and-on-one-100-percent-merino-wool-ls-top this one 'mysteriouly shrank' ...

 

[MissTillyFlop]

I bought an Endura Baabaa merino baselayer at the bike show last year - it's brilliant. I wear when I'm not cycling when it snows as it's so lovely!

http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?dept_id=117&prod_id=208

 

[theclaud]

Possible better to bump this than make a new one.

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced Merino Long Sleeved baselayer? I get hot n sweaty pretty quick despite being reasonably fit and I'm looking for something to help out.

Thanks.

Howies' NBL Light is the thing if you're inclined to overheat. It's thin. They're inclined to stretch rather than shrink so think about going a size smaller. Usually a bit pricey, but on sale at the moment.

 

[ttcycle]

I love these Orca tops..

http://www.orca.com/product/merino-base-s-s

Black, comfy, like plain t-shirts that have been durable.

 

[jay clock]

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CLOOMER/on-one-100-percent-merino-wool-ls-top

I have one green and one black. Never worn for cycling as massively too cool for that. I am an uncool person and this makes me look like a cool person! Sadly not in stock at my size for extra ones

 

[jay clock]

just ordered one of their 3 baselayer bundles http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/ZXOOCLMER190/on-one-merino-190g-baselayer-bundle and 6 Schwalbe Blizzard Sport folding tyres at only £6.99. My new red and black bike is going to LOVE red tyres

 

[tiswas-steve]

I've got two Merino items (1) Aldi LS zip up top ... Lovely top, looks just as good down the pub as on the bike, just a little bit itchy but not worth worrying about (2) Planet X LS jersey from On-One ... This is perfect in everyway, looks great and very comfortable, can't wait to see what's it like on the bike when it get colder.


Yes Jay-clock, they are indeedy cool as f**k

 

[format]

Thanks for the recommendations guys.

Howies' NBL Light is the thing if you're inclined to overheat. It's thin. They're inclined to stretch rather than shrink so think about going a size smaller. Usually a bit pricey, but on sale at the moment.

Think I'll go with this, it's a bit more casual looking that the rest of them.

 

[BrumJim]

Good choice. Have three now - one long sleeved and two short sleeved ones. Great fit, really comfortable.

 

[format]

Good choice. Have three now - one long sleeved and two short sleeved ones. Great fit, really comfortable.

I'm 6 ft 5 and fairly broad - will the large do me alright?