MEN'S BASE LAYERS
2010 Assos earlyWinter Interactive Long Sleeve Base Layer
The earlyWinter Interactive Long Sleeve Base Layer is identical in every way to the Assos Fall base layer, with one central difference: It has a zippered, high-neck construction, in contrast to the Fall's collarless design. The zippered neck allows for temperature regulation -- especially nice ...read more
2010 Assos winter Interactive Long Sleeve Base Layer
The winter Interactive Long Sleeve Base Layer is the warmest Assos long sleeve base layer. It accomplishes this by supplementing the SPC.07 fabric with the same warm, thick material proven to be so successful in Assos' previous generation frigid-weather base layer -- the Powerstatic Plus. The ...read more
2010 Assos earlyFall Interactive Base Layer
High-quality base layers are worth the expense. They keep you warmer and dryer, they don't get malodorous, and they last longer in better condition than the cheap stuff. It might hurt to shell out for an undergarment, but amortized over many years and combined with the greater comfort the premium ...read more
2010 Assos fall Interactive Long Sleeve Base Layer
The SPC.07 fabric Assos uses in their fall Interactive Long Sleeve Base Layer is the cool-weather version of the skinPull fabric they use for their interActive Spring and Summer base layers. The fundamental construction of SPC.07 is identical to skinPull: The yarn is made from 3 fibers -- 2 micro ...read more
2010 Assos interActive Spring Base Layer
The defining characteristic of the Assos interActive Spring base layer is the interActive fabric itself. The yarn is made from 3 fibers -- 2 micro hydrophilic fibers are wound with a third real silver fiber. These fibers are different in shape and form, but they're woven in such a way to provide ...read more
2010 Assos interActive Summer Base Layer
The Assos interActive Summer base layer is identical in every way to the Spring version with only one difference of note: Rather than being made from 190g interActive fabric, it's instead made from a 89g weight interActive to give it superior breathability for warmer temps. In addition, the ...read more
2010 Assos interActive Hot Summer Base Layer
Wait! Don't cut the sleeves off your interActive Summer base layer when July rolls around! Assos makes a sleeveless version -- it's called the Hot Summer base layer and it features all the fabric and fit delights of the Summer version, but it comes sans sleeves. The soft piping on the arm holes is ...read more
2010 Rapha Merino Short Sleeve Base Layer
Most cycling base layers are still made of synthetics, which is a pretty interesting fact given the fact that in almost all other sports Merino wool is the fabric of choice. Companies like Ibex and Icebreaker have made massive inroads in the outdoor sports market (hiking, climbing, skiing, etc) ...read more
2010 Rapha Merino Long Sleeve Base Layer
The Rapha Merino Long Sleeve Base Layer isn't just a twin to the Short Sleeve version. Rather, it's made with a more densely woven Merino than Rapha's other base layers, giving it superior body heat retention and added stretch for comfort. Other than density of the weave, the other upsides ...read more
2010 Rapha Sleeveless Merino Base Layer
Most riders now know the value of wearing a base layer. Whatever the weather, from scorching hot cols in July to freezing descents in January, a good base layer helps to regulate your body temperature and transfer moisture from the skin. Sadly, most cycling base layers are still made of ...read more
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