Recommended Winter Baselayers Pls

[Guest]

Now Autumn is well upon us and Winter not too far away, I'd still like to get out on the bike on the odd decent day we might get. However, I just cannot forget the day at the end of February when it was nice and sunny so decided to don the leathers and go for a spin. When me and my mate stopped for a glass of pop at a boozer, I'll NEVER forget how cold I was after a 60+ mile run. I'd managed to squeeze a t-shirt and sweatshirt under the leathers but I was still numb.

So, I'd appreciate some recommendations for underlayer clothing so I can still wear the leathers even when the weather is a bit on the chilly side but still be warm(ish). Not talking about below zero temps, or frosty, but less than 10 degrees.

Thanks,

Andy.

[Big Stu]

I got some Underarmour Coldgear as a base layer - worked a treat so far. Thin enough to go under my work clothes too

[mojobanana]

Coldkillers seem to make good stuff

[davefly76]

I wear thermal base layers bought from an outdoor/hiking shop which do the trick, and usually cheaper than buying biker specific clothing but when its really cold I wear water/windproof textiles.

Keeping the wind out is key. I forget the exact figures but 5 degrees @ 60mph = windchill factor of bloody freezing!! You can find windproof fleeces from the same shops that you may be able to fit under your jacket.

[Colin the Bear]

Winter leathers, summer leathers. Winter leathers 1 size bigger to make room for a jumper. Or Stick a bigger jacket over the top

[nman1]

Try the Oxford "Chill Out" range. It`s worked for me over the last 4-5 winters. I sometimes double it up with my summer base layer which is extreamly thin. If very cold I`ll stick on a normal T shirt under the whole lot. More thin layers than just one tends to trap warm air better.

[dimmers]

depends if you leathers have vents in them, or stretch panels that allow air to flow in?

if you do, then you will still get cold even with a good base layer on. You will need to either wear a wind proof base layer, or a jacket over the top (a waterproof over jacket works well for me).

but as others have said, underarmour are good (but expensive), so too are coldkillers.

just make sure any base layer you were has good moisture wicking properties, as the combination of damp clothes (from sweat) and wind coming in through your vented jacket, is not a good combination.

[uk190]

Try the Oxford "Chill Out" range. It`s worked for me over the last 4-5 winters. I sometimes double it up with my summer base layer which is extreamly thin. If very cold I`ll stick on a normal T shirt under the whole lot. More thin layers than just one tends to trap warm air better.

 

same gear i use.. i have the chillout trousers, shirt and neck tube. all good

[Guest]

Thanks for the replies guys, gave me a few options to look at.

My leathers do have the stretch panels in them, but I reckon any decent baselayer is going to be better than none at all.

So thanks again for the recommendations, I'll get checking them out.

Andy

[Ingah]

Hein Gericke underlayers won the RiDE test.

[hedgehugger]

I have a couple of pairs frank thomas antifreeze legging things. I wear them under my Draggin' camos and they work very well, huge difference.

[Colin the Bear]

Oh yes just remembered. Ladies tights. Don't fall of tho, the ambulance crew will smirk