EDZ 100% Merino 190g Long Sleeve Crew review
Merino wool base layer
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As the name suggests, this 100 percent merino wool base layer from EDZ weighs in at 190g, and is indeed white.
The superfine merino wool is comfortable and soft against the skin. You can start to feel it get a little itchy on the arms when you start to sweat a bit, but thanks to the wicking nature of the material, that doesn’t last long.
In terms of insulation, EDZ have done a good job in ensuring you stay warm, even on the coldest of days. Our main niggle here though is that when it’s damp, it begins to smell. Since it’s a base layer, it gets damp – and therefore stinky – pretty quickly.
This article was originally published in Mountain Biking UK magazine, available on Apple Newsstand and Zinio.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | 100% Merino 190g Long Sleeve Crew base layer (13) |
| Brand | EDZ |
| Clothing Material | Merino Wool |
| Clothing Sizes Available | L M S XL XS XXL XXXL |
| Available Colours | White |
| Available In (Mens/Womens) | Mens |
| Weight (g) | 190 |
| Reflective Piping/Accents | No |
| Mesh Inserts | No |
| Anti-Microbial | Yes |
| Adjustable Fit | No |
| Water-Resistant | No |
| Waterproof | No |
| Windproof | No |
| No. of Pockets | No |
| Sleeve Type | Long-sleeved |
Authors
Rob Weaver is BikeRadar's technical editor-in-chief. Rob manages all of the testing here at BikeRadar and across our magazines, Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus. Rob first graced the pages of MBUK back in 2001 when working as a freelance writer and went on to start testing bikes for the title in 2007. In 2010 he joined the team full-time and has been keeping a close eye on all things test-related ever since. Rob’s expansive knowledge of bikes comes courtesy of his passion for racing. He cut his teeth racing cross-country mountain bikes in the early 90s before finding his feet in downhill. After many years competing on the UK national circuit (including a year attempting to race UCI DH World Cups), Rob realised his know-how and passion for bike setup, tech and writing clearly outweighed his racing ability. A degree in sports technology and decades of riding experience all help to give Rob a thorough understanding of what’s needed to create a great bike or product. While Rob’s a mountain biker at heart and never happier than when he’s sliding down a Welsh hillside, he’s more than happy to put the miles in on the road or gravel bike, too.
