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Does anyone know what xxxg the Rapha standard and winter base layers are? They mention the micron rating of the yard, but not material weight. I've sworn by them (std, yet to try a winter one) for years, but at that price Planet X are shifting them at, my loyalties may be about to change.
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^^^ Red Ram (Icebreaker) are pretty long
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My order from Oregon arrived a couple of weeks ago - 7 jerseys for me and some colleagues, with custom embroidery including our surnames on the arms. I've only worn mine once (on the BHF LtB ride on Sunday) but I'm impressed so far. The embroidery was just what I asked for, they arrived quickly, and they've been sufficiently well-received that it looks like we'll be having a second order fairly soon, with even non-cyclists saying they'd like one.
As ever with merino, they were cool when it was hot and warm when it was cold. Obviously I can't say how well they'll wear, but the quality's very good and I'm hopeful it'll last well.
The sizing is pretty generous though, albeit the sizing guide is accurate. I normally wear a large size jersey, even in Castelli and other slim-fitting brands, whereas a medium Oregon jersey fits me nicely.
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Incidentally after I wrote that, I saw the silver card at home, went to the office, paid the "handling fees" and picked it up yesterday.
It's awesome, well fitted, colour look nice, really long (finally) and feel very comfortable, looking forward to the cold days as I'm fed up of having short sleeve merino cycling top, will order a short sleeve version soon in the near future.
Can confirm sizing is generous (medium as pictured), but does not mean it's too big, a Rapha's medium fit me perfectly.
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Hanging to the right today?
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Got the Planet-X merino base layer in the post. One day delivery for free on a 20 quid item is great service.
But the fit of the top is terrible. Sending this straight back.
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the torso is a really wide tub, whilst arms are a bit on the tight side.
the effect is that the armpit of the garment is nowhere near my own armpit and instead ends up way down somewhere on the inside of my upper arm. lifting my arm up makes the whole garment lift up in a weird way.
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^^^^^^^ Tasty.
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Aside from Helly Hansen, I'm finding it difficult to find which brands have polypropylene base layers rather than simple poly ones. They all rebrand and give it a naf name; uberdry etc.
Anyone recommend brands they use that have decent synthetic (polypropylene) base layers?
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^ burn him
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With petrol, not the normal whale oil we reserve for burning woolly types.
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Aside from Helly Hansen, I'm finding it difficult to find which brands have polypropylene base layers rather than simple poly ones. They all rebrand and give it a naf name; uberdry etc.
Anyone recommend brands they use that have decent synthetic (polypropylene) base layers?
According to wiki, the new generation of polyesters give better performance than polypro, with less of the high heaven stinkage.
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^ Interesting. Link to the article?
Am keen to get some decent synthetics, does it recommend brands? After recovering from 3rd degree burns of course...
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Fair enough, in any case the planet X merino base layer is sensationally cheap.
160g merino.. would you wear that as a you only layer for proper sunny days? Or gym workouts?
I am wondering if they could serve as an alternative to the ubiquitous Helly Hansen stripe long sleeve? It would be great, it is cheaper than most synthetic base layers and would have the added benefits of wool.