Rated 3 out of
5
by
Marton from
Too short on the back
The base layer is very short at the back!!! As a clothing item made specifically for cyclists I would expect that it would reach well beyond the lower back to protect when you are at the drops. Unfortunately the back is barely covered when in a forwards position. Otherwise its a warm item and the long neck is comfortable and useful.
Date published: 2022-02-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
sylvainste from
excellent layer
I bought it last week, I already use it twice, I love the collar, it keep me warm against the mistral last sunday. It is always a please to get these type of clothing, fit just right
Date published: 2017-11-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
witz from
Nice and Warm (but I live in San Diego!)
Super toasty and comfortable! I've been riding in 45 degrees with this base layer, wool jersey and jacket. The jacket gets pealed as soon as I warm up. Also, as far as sizing goes, I wear a small in the rapha merino wool sleeveless base layer and even the medium in this pro team thermal base layer is almost too tight on me.
Date published: 2020-01-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Adr1anH from
Great for the long cold rides!
I bought this over the Christmas period mainly because I was doing the festive 500 and oh boy let me tell you this is a must have in any cyclists collection. Some materials make you sweat and i don’t like to be too hot and sweaty. This material however allows your body to breathe and be cool while cycling.
Great purchase!
Date published: 2019-01-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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Chazza101 from
Best winter base layer
Can’t rate this high enough, possibly the best pice of Rapha kit I’ve bought, lightweight, comfortable, breathable and yet somehow really warm on the coldest days still. On days when real feel is -1 / -2, combine it with merino wool base layer & the brevet long sleeve windblock jersey and am good for 2 or 3 hours of riding.
Date published: 2021-04-03
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Forbidden from
Stylish base layer
I like the extra long collar to keep some extra warmth around my neck. As a person of 6.2 i wished it was a little bit longer. Maybe a tad less warm but overall another great product from Rapha. I have more baselayers from competitors but this one is the one i reached the most for as long as it is not below freezing point.
Date published: 2021-11-27
Rated 4 out of
5
by
AlexMC from
For all but the coldest of winter rides
Great baselayer with strong moisture wicking and temperature regulation at a good price point. The only thing lacking is a windproof layer on the front so recommend to wear under a windproof jacket. The addition of the neck is a welcome feature giving you the ability to pull up to nose level for those cold winter days.
Date published: 2021-01-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Aisman from
Lives up to the title
This is really an effective bit of kit. It adds a good amount of warmth on those cold rides and the long neck is great for protecting my chin from the worst of the wind. Combined with a winter jacket it can take you a bit below -5C. It does fit tight so be aware; I am 191cm, 83kg and the large is just about right.
Date published: 2020-01-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
QuarantineCyclist from
Fantastic!
For what it’s worth I sized up to a medium because I have a big head (I mostly wear small Pro Team jerseys and bibs) and it fits like a glove. Easily forget I’m wearing it, which is unlike most base layers for me where they’re uncomfortably tight and annoying. The texture of this is great and it’s quite warm.
Date published: 2023-12-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bikemachine from
A real lifesaver on cold runs.
Always struggled with base layers on ''proper' cold runs, but this is the answer. Nice material with nice long sleeves to tuck into your gloves and best of all a nice long collar which is great as an ideal replacement for a.buff.
This is a firm favourite already and I might just have to get another one!
Date published: 2019-12-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Gav1969 from
Cosiness whilst riding in UK winter
A winter riding must! Providing excellent insulation, I can ride in -3 to +7 degree UK cold/damp needing only my Winter jacket as an additional layer. The neck length is perfect, covering my nose, without slipping down and without impeding my helmet strap. Starts getting too warm around the 7 degree mark.
Date published: 2021-01-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
mikeTVc from
the perfect winter base layer
Bought as a replacement for my old Rapha deep winter marino base layer and is much improved. Lighter weight, improved wicking, and the bobbled texture against the skin is a great innovation that keeps me significantly warmer than my old base layer. My new go to for cold winter riding above zero degrees
Date published: 2019-02-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Christopher Matyjasik from
Simply the best for the cold
This might just be the best winter base layer ever...not kidding. It's way warmer than you'd guess just looking at it and that collar that you can pull up over your lower face and neck is brilliant. You found the magic formula here because it's also really lightweight and breathes like a dream.
Date published: 2021-01-12
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Santiago B from
A great base layer for winter
The base layer does keep you warm and dry in winter. The colour, style and fabric are superb. The fit wears like a second skin, but it is not perfect because the length of the chest and back pieces is rather short. I'm 178 cm (5 10' ft) and weight 61,5 kg (91 cm chest and 76 cm waist)
Date published: 2021-07-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
kimura from
let the hammer fall
They wrote on the product page, it is good for cold weather, and sometimes if you do high intensity as well. After a vo2max training in -3 celsius degrees, I went home, and the base laser was mostly dry. I really like it, also the neck part, this way I don't need an another scarf.
Date published: 2019-12-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Micycle from
Flawless
I've only had this for a couple of weeks so I can't comment about durability. Knowing Rapha this will be outstanding. It is typically excellent quality in terms of feel and fit and the material keeps me super warm despite some freezing UK weather. Absolutely worth the money.
Date published: 2018-01-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
normfly from
Cold Weather Riding
So far this addition to the base layers has been great. I put it to use here in the Rockies almost the day I received it. I've used for riding/commuting in 21F weather, rain, sleet, and snow. Let's see how it performs as a base layer when it really gets cold here (-10 - 0F).
Date published: 2019-10-23
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Goride24 from
So close yet so far
Truly only gave it a 4 star because its about 3 inches to short which for the price i am surprised. However it is definitely just as advertised very comfortable, not bulky , breathable, very warm , and dosen't smell. It's definitely a of my best in 25 years of cycling.
Date published: 2021-03-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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Stephen B from
Great base layer; watch out for new sizings.
Sizing for Pro Team styles changed over the past year; I bought a second one of these base layers they are so good, but the second was smaller than the first. I had to send back and replace. But so good I bought a second! Excellent collar, no need for a kneck warmer.
Date published: 2021-01-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Francesco Zitiello from
Great staple piece of equipment for shorter rides
Light weight but very comfortable. Keeps out the cold and wind when layered. It was a good fit with enough length in the arms as I have longer arms than most. I think it’s perfect for my shorter rides and not over very long periods.
Excellent quality of material
Date published: 2022-11-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Elhig22 from
My second favourite Rapha product
Exceptional piece of kit, used it across a range of temps and it regulated heat perfectly across them all. Great fit and the high neck is a great feature meaning you can loose the bulk from wearing a buff. What’s the first I hear you ask... pro team winter bibs!
Date published: 2020-01-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jaynuze from
Excellent fit and functionality
Comfortable and warm. The nice part about this material is that it wicks away moisture and quickly dries. This is great on cooler days when you stop for a few minutes then start back up. Drier base = warmer core. Really love this product, but it is a bit pricey
Date published: 2021-01-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Saltykyle from
New Standard
This has become my new standard for baselayers in the cooler months. Absolute love the integrated neck and the lack of needing to use a neck gaiter or buff when wearing this piece. Very warm, great moisture wicking and perfect for long, cold days in the saddle
Date published: 2022-03-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
great buy
Not sure why I waited so long to get one of these. It's very warm and the neck is great for shielding your face on a cold winter day . . . It's actually fairly stylish, too. But I guess that's a bit immaterial, as you'll normally be wearing something over it.
Date published: 2021-03-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
dom44 from
very warm
I bought this layer a few weeks ago, and used it four times in cold and windy weather ; it's very efficient against cold, and stays dry, even in very intense effort, which is very important ; the collar is very useful to keep heat in long icy downhill !
Date published: 2020-01-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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Paul N from
Great materials
Bought this to go along with my Pro Team Training Jacket. These two are all I need in cool/cold weather in NY whereas I used to wear many more layers with other brands. Highly recommend but I have long arms and I bet those who don’t could have issues.
Date published: 2019-08-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
OSI_ from
super comfortable
shopped around with a few different vendors for a cold-weather baselayer and this came out on top. super thin but very warm once you get moving, and the collar seemed too high at first, but ended up being the perfect length to make a snood redundant.
Date published: 2019-10-22
Rated 4 out of
5
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Marberg from
Love the inbuilt Buff/Snood and fabric.
Great fabric - that's the reason I bought it - love the neck tube and arm length, but in an ideal world would have liked a cm or two more fabric in the length. It rides up slightly and well leaves what feels like a slight gap. Small criticism though.
Date published: 2021-05-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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LeftCoast from
Thermal Base Layer - Long Sleeve - Long Neck
I love this piece of winter base layer. I live in the warmest part of Canada but it's still cold at times (-5 to 10 through winter). The extra long neck can be pulled up to protect your chin or even as high as your nose. So great on a longer descent!
Date published: 2020-12-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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Chandos from
Like toast
I have used this base a couple of times now for a 2 1/2 hour ride medium tempo and it keeps your body temperature just right and the sweat just disappears I have used it in temperature 0 to 16 Celsius. Perfect base layer for winter and autumn riding.
Date published: 2019-04-19