Originally Posted by
TimothyH
I'm looking for a warm long sleeve upper body
mid-layer for road riding. Requirements are insulation, breathable and wicking.
I don't need DWR, water resistant, waterproof, waterproof/breathable or wind blocking fabrics and am not looking for a jacket or outerwear. I'm looking for an insulating, wicking and breathable fabric, something like a thermal jersey with lots of insulation.
This will be a true mid-layer, worn between a base layer and an outer shell. Seriously considering the 7Mesh Callaghan Jersey
Suggestions on similar products warmly welcomed.
-Tim-
Look no further -
Minus33 - 100% Merino Wool Men's Mid Weight 1/4 Length Zip - Style 714
I use this, it is warm even when soaking wet. Nothing surpases its ability to wick away moisture, its natural antimicrobial features make it so that it quite literally never smells, ( as an experiment, I wore this 24 hrs a day for 14 straight days, 7 of which included winter rides outdoors in 20-30 degree weather, then stuck the shirt under my wifes nose- couldn't smell a thing).
In winter I ride into the teens as long as the road is clear and not icy.
Base layer is a very lightweight short sleeve crew from minus 33 of merino. Second layer is the jersey above. Last layer is a showers pass elite 2 rain jacket, which in my limited experience, is superb in wind/water proofing and does a remarkably good job at letting moisture out.