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The round neck, short sleeve ones were all awesome but my last bundle (bought two years ago) had a v neck version with a totally different material. It was far thinner and tightly woven. It doesn’t sit so directly hugging the skin. I swear the seems feel itchier too. It’s lasted (slightly) better, but it doesn’t do that invisible temperature regulation thing that the earlier baselayers do.
thought the same of my v-neck's they're horrible!!
on the definitely worth it Rapha for me:
Crew neck merino base layer, long sleeve + short sleeve, going 5 years strong, long sleeve has developed a hole on the neck seam but 5*
Rapha classic jersey, going on 6 years and still the first jersey I pick out, bonus for not smelling as bad after wearing, bought the classic II this summer and use both in rotation.
Classic bibs, again 5 or 6 years old, still good. Have tried pro team but they shrunk(?) and the proteam thermal bibs are a few years old but already starting to deteriorate
I like some other bits but to be honest none of it lasts
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I bought three bundles of Merino base layers over the years.
The round neck, short sleeve ones were all awesome but my last bundle (bought two years ago) had a v neck version with a totally different material. It was far thinner and tightly woven. It doesn’t sit so directly hugging the skin. I swear the seems feel itchier too. It’s lasted (slightly) better, but it doesn’t do that invisible temperature regulation thing that the earlier baselayers do.
The temp range of usage for those of old baselayers is mega.
I will try the Montane t-shirts. I wish they did a light, neutral colour.