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Old 06-14-15 | 08:20 PM
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gregf83
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Originally Posted by Lazyass
A summer baselayer is not a heat insulator. A silly idea is riding around like a wet clam.
Every layer adds some insulation and the combination of bibs and jersey is already 2 layers over much of the torso, adding yet another layer seems unnecessary when maximum cooling is required.

Regardless of whether it insulates, it also doesn't appear to add any value under a tight moisture wicking jersey. I don't see many pros using base layers when it's hot.
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