Originally Posted by
newenglandbike
I started wearing wool as a base-layer and have become a total wool convert. It's tough to find inexpensive merino wool (or other soft wool) but dang if it isn't worth the price IMHO. Even when it's soaked from rain it keeps you warm.
Try thrift stores... I've picked up a half dozen or so very nice, very lightweight merino wool sweaters for under a buck each recently. No, they don't have a Cinelli graphic, but they are just about perfect for cold-ish Midwest weather.