Does anyone make a good baselayer that fits a Clyde?
02-20-08, 08:16 AM
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Does anyone make a good baselayer that fits a Clyde?
Wanted to try a baselayer with my bibs... Any ideas for finding one?
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Nashbar usually has some Terramar polypro base tees that fit me pretty well.
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under armor "heat gear" and "loose gear" is very good - I haven't tried their "cold gear" though
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I wear cold gear long sleeve with a turtle neck if it is cold and cold gear tights over my bibs if it is _really_ cold instead of or in addition to warmers. The two shirts and two tights I have lasted a couple cold seasons up in Connecticut being washed every other day during the winter and a few years of maybe 20x a year use down in Texas. They still keep my dry and warm and don't smell at all.
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I wear MSI baselayer top and bottoms from REI. I've got the mid-weight ones and they've worked for me all winter (cold, rainy, PNW winter.) I use 'em for riding and hiking.
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I am such an idiot. I meant those featherweight sleaveless things you wear in warmer weather.
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https://www.underarmour.com/shop/mens...ops/sleeveless
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Underarmor gear is much better made than the crap at Wal-mart, K-Mart, Target, etc..... How do I know, I own both, because I thought they were the same thing and they are not. The underarmor works much better for me and the other stuff I will use until it is worthlessly worn out, but the UA stuff is much better at keeping me warm.
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02-20-08, 11:28 AM
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I wear Russell Dri Power shirts in sleeveless, short sleeve and long sleeve as a base layer. They are cheaper than UnderArmour and work very well. They run between $10 and $20 and are often on sale. Don't pay list price. I usually get mine @ Bob's Stores or Modell's.
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Hi guys,
I ordered one from Col D'Lizard. I have a cold weather version from them already.
https://www.coldlizard.com/cgi/wc.dll...alog~DETAIL~19
Just FYI, it runs small, order at least one size large. Two sizes up would be even better...
I ordered one from Col D'Lizard. I have a cold weather version from them already.
https://www.coldlizard.com/cgi/wc.dll...alog~DETAIL~19
Just FYI, it runs small, order at least one size large. Two sizes up would be even better...
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Kind of a tough question to answer without knowing what shape you happen to be.
I'm a clyde as well, but I'm 6'3" and around 220 (hate the winter, hate it...) so knowing what constitutes a good fit for me probalby would be no help to someone around 5'2" and 500 pounds or what have you.
That said, I like the EMS techwick for cold weather, as well as craft in various configurations (great windstopper baselayer), but don't really wear anything along those lines in the summertime.
I'm a clyde as well, but I'm 6'3" and around 220 (hate the winter, hate it...) so knowing what constitutes a good fit for me probalby would be no help to someone around 5'2" and 500 pounds or what have you.
That said, I like the EMS techwick for cold weather, as well as craft in various configurations (great windstopper baselayer), but don't really wear anything along those lines in the summertime.
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If you can fit/afford merino wool, it is by far my favorite base layer below 60 degrees.
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I like merino wool better as a mid layer for winter riding - and merino wool sweaters can be found dirt cheap if you prowl places like Target and the thrift stores.
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Again, Walmart,~$10.00 
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The Nike Dri-Fit apparel is very high quality, and well worth the price premium. Still wicking very well.
I have one tee that is over a decade old and still going strong, and another that is over 5 years old. They were around $25 each.
The Champion brand baselayers from Target seem pretty good for the $15 or so that you pay, but the shoulders are cut very strangely on these shirts. They never seem to sit quite right. This goes for both the loose-fit and body-hugging layers.
I also have an Under Armour Heat Gear long sleeve base layer. It works amazingly well at keeping you cool, almost better than bare skin. It gives a bit of a strange sensation on your skin.
I have one tee that is over a decade old and still going strong, and another that is over 5 years old. They were around $25 each.
The Champion brand baselayers from Target seem pretty good for the $15 or so that you pay, but the shoulders are cut very strangely on these shirts. They never seem to sit quite right. This goes for both the loose-fit and body-hugging layers.
I also have an Under Armour Heat Gear long sleeve base layer. It works amazingly well at keeping you cool, almost better than bare skin. It gives a bit of a strange sensation on your skin.
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Some of that old Nike stuff was wonderful. Sadly, I have trouble finding clothing of that calibre from them these days.
I will take a look at Target. We have another chain sporting goods store I could try.
Think I will run out to the Mall manana after the gym.
I will take a look at Target. We have another chain sporting goods store I could try.
Think I will run out to the Mall manana after the gym.
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When I wanna go cheap I buy duofold for $9 at TJ Maxx and cut the sleeves down to what I need. In fact I just got back from running and I'm wearing a home-made job as I type this.
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Oh yeah, duofold stuff is pretty good, especially for the price. Might not be as snug-fitting as the OP wants for a base layer though.
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I have a merino wool t shirt that I can run in for 3 or 4 days before it starts to stink.
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Hi guys,
I ordered one from Col D'Lizard. I have a cold weather version from them already.
https://www.coldlizard.com/cgi/wc.dll...alog~DETAIL~19
Just FYI, it runs small, order at least one size large. Two sizes up would be even better...
I ordered one from Col D'Lizard. I have a cold weather version from them already.
https://www.coldlizard.com/cgi/wc.dll...alog~DETAIL~19
Just FYI, it runs small, order at least one size large. Two sizes up would be even better...
