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Hi all, as title, present hunting for the missus.
What's out there that's decent at the moment?
Not bike specific but may get used on the bike.
Icebreaker do all sorts of nice bits in Merino
I find the icebreaker stuff some of the best fitting for women. It actually has some shape to it. However I do find them too short in the body on the bike at 5’9” - smartwool is a better option for the taller lady.
If it’s a present then.... Findra, U.K. made, great company and a bit more stylish than the usual
Findra
Thanks all, any other suggestions would be gratefully received!
I have a nice thicker base layer from north ridge from Go Outdoors which I really rate but could do with a new thinner version as my smartwool is a few sizes too big for me.
I don’t have a Findra top (I do have shorts) - agreed it would make a nice present.
FINDRA and Icebreaker would be my recommendations too. I've tried various other cheaper merino baselayers but found them to be itchier. I like the Mons Royale stuff too, but the gear I've had hasn't been 100% merino (but has been very nice indeed).
Howies?
Push the boat out a bit Wolford
I recently got a Mons Royale baselayer - 100 % merino for this one and weight 190 gsm. I haven't tested it out yet but suspect it would be too warm for the bike on anything but the coldest of days, but should be just right for cold weather walking. A lovely piece of kit - really pleased with it.
Fohn
Another vote for Findra,very popular in our house.
Just bought some merino tops from Pashley for Mrs NBT. I got her a vest and a henley and she was so chuffed with it I had to order more
Dhb at Wiggle is good value and good quality. ISOBAA at Sport spursuit is not as good and bobbles quickly.
+1 for Howies, thier Merino stuff just seems borderline indestructable the missus and I have got a few pieces that must be over 10 years old now, countless items from other brands have long since died but the Howeies ones just seem to keep on trucking.