I'm really struggling to find casual tops that i could use on a bike.
Plenty of base layers on the market, but nothing that could be worn as a midlayer without looking too technical.
I like the rapha mens city range (merino rollneck and long sleeve jerseys).
I'd like to see something like that for women.
Some nice rollnecks and merino jumpers.
With good length sleeves and body length.
I get cheap ladies merino jumpers from eBay. Not sports clothing, just quite long tops. I recently picked up a couple of these
For £9 each and are the ideal weight for a non-sports ride. I also used them snowboarding last week under an insulated jacket and they worked perfectly just as a single layer - I was really pleased. They aren't great quality but that's actually better as they are a little lighter-weight than most casual jumpers but still thick enough to wear in public without looking like you came out in your thermals.
I get cheap ladies merino jumpers from eBay. Not sports clothing, just quite long tops. I recently picked up a couple of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221039511376?var=520092128794&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
For £9 each and are the ideal weight for a non-sports ride. I also used them snowboarding last week under an insulated jacket and they worked perfectly just as a single layer - I was really pleased. They aren't great quality but that's actually better as they are a little lighter-weight than most casual jumpers but still thick enough to wear in public without looking like you came out in your thermals.
I also have a great lightweight merino zip up cardie with an argyle pattern from Ibex that is perfect bike-to-bar, but it wasn't cheap. http://shop.ibex.com/Apparel/Womens-Long-Sleeve/Juliet