A very good summer time base layer might be difficult to seek out at instances, so once I land on one I actually click on with, I discover myself reaching for it typically. This summer time, that is been the case for me with the simply-named Summer time Base Layer, from the Australian model Attaquer.
I put on a base layer for just about each journey I do, if it’s tremendous sizzling, I’ll perhaps depart it off, however I dwell within the UK, so typically, I really feel extra comfy carrying one. Within the occasion of a crash, I additionally like the concept of an additional (albeit skinny) layer between my torso and the tarmac.
I’ve been testing it for the previous few months and lately wore it for the Chasing Cancellara occasion in Switzerland; my longest-ever journey, which at over 13 hours straight is definitely a sturdy check for any base layer.
The Summer time Base Layer is a light-weight polyester sleeveless quantity that is out there in two colors. The principle a part of the piece is constituted of a skinny, light-weight mesh. It took the highest spot in our finest biking base layers information for this yr and is priced at £55 / $70 / €70.
There’s a single emblem to be discovered on the entrance of the bottom layer (Picture credit score: Tom Wieckowski)
Design and aesthetics
Atttaquer’s base layer vary is straightforward to navigate. The bottom layers are named Summer time and Winter and it’s simple to see what’s what. The Summer time Base Layer is designed in Australia and made in China from a Polyester/Elastane combine. It’s out there in black or white and in three stepped sizes: XS, S-M, and L-XL.
There’s a single white vertical Attaquer emblem on the chest, this one has resisted cracking after many washes (an issue I noticed seem on the Attaquer All Day biking jersey I lately examined). The underside of the hem has the Attaquer slogan “be your alter ego” printed the entire method across the inside. I discover it a barely pointless contact on a base layer, the consolation and efficiency communicate for themselves. I would say save your self the trouble and any further prices on this one, Attaquer.
The bottom layer is stretchy and fitted however with out being overly tight or small, and it sits properly beneath a variety of jerseys. If you would like the smallest base layer attainable beneath a decent jersey, or since you simply favor it, try the Pas Regular sleeveless choice in our finest biking base layers information.
Design-wise, the Summer time Base Layer makes use of a advantageous, clear Polyester mesh for the torso and shoulders after which a strong, very delicate Polyester materials on the torso sides and backside of the hem. The seams aren’t flatlock, however solely function alongside the edges of the torso and on high of the shoulders, not on the again panels just like the Endura Translite II. The seams themselves are neat although and haven’t brought about me any irritation.
The Attaquer sizes are staggered and I’ve examined a dimension S-M, which to me, suits like an everyday small in different manufacturers’ sizing, though there’s a respectable little bit of stretch.
I’d say dimension up in case you’re usually an enormous medium, or simply need some additional room.
Efficiency
The torso mesh transition right into a strong facet panel that is very delicate (Picture credit score: Tom Wieckowski)
The Summer time Base Layer could be very comfy, pulling it on does really feel nice, and offers a barely-there feeling. There may be loads of stretch and provides within the torso materials, however the extra elastic hem brings issues again in once more and ensures a comfortable match.
For tighter becoming, summer time jerseys. I favor to put on a sleeveless base layer or vest, particularly as temperatures rise. I’ve been actually comfortable on this base layer in a spread of jerseys.
The Summer time Base Layer’s sternest check was my 300-kilometre journey in Switzerland on the Chasing Cancellara occasion. The journey began within the early hours, and I rode by means of to daybreak comfortably, after which on by means of the remainder of the day because the temperatures climbed into the mid to excessive twenties (Celsius). The journey completed simply after 5pm, however not earlier than 90 minutes of rainfall.
The bottom layer stored me actually comfy all day. There was zero rubbing, chafing or discomfort of any type, and it handled moisture nicely. Not as soon as did I must readjust or give it some thought, nor did I really feel prefer it wasn’t respiration nicely. The temperature vary on this journey was from the mid-teens up into the excessive twenties. I particularly selected shorts and a jersey for this journey that I felt completely comfy in and the bottom layer tied into this.
My solely actual criticism to talk of is that my check pattern has developed just a few mild pulls within the mesh materials on the chest space. I am not likely positive how they obtained there, however they don’t seem to be inflicting me any points.
Single, seamless layer within the neck space (Picture credit score: Tom Wieckowski)
Verdict
The Summer time Base Layer is mild, delicate and comfy. It has grow to be my go-to this summer time for a spread of summer time jerseys and it handed my 13-hour-long highway check with flying colors.
The seams are there and are not flat-locked or completely minimal, however they’re positioned in a method that hasn’t brought about me a single difficulty, and I do not see it as a adverse.
If you happen to’re searching for a light-weight, comfy summer time base layer, step this fashion.
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Design and Aesthetics
Light-weight, delicate polyester mesh, with a fitted, stretchy reduce
8/10
Worth
Not that low cost, in keeping with loads of different extra premium biking base layers
7/10
Match
Actually properly finished, hangs very nicely, and the elastic hem works nicely. Dimension up in case your unsure with the staggered sizing
8/10
Consolation
Tremendous comfy, not brought about me a single difficulty
