Foldable Bikes Party: Maap Cycling Base Kit review

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Based out of Melbourne, Maap is a boutique brand that has exploded over the past couple of years. With humble beginnings as one of Instagram's many brand contributors, Maap’s kit ranges not only look great but also see the same sort of finishing and attention to detail as larger, more mainstream brands.

With Maap's 2016 winter collection now available, Maap sent over a base jersey and bib shorts for BikeRadar to put through their paces. And after spending countless hours in the kit we can certainly say that they’ve hit another home run.

Base jersey

This long sleeve base jersey is a middleweight top that has been designed to take the edge off the chilly morning air. I found the jersey to be comfortable for a temperature range of about 5°C/40°F to about 15°C/60°F. It doesn’t have any wind stopping material but in that temperature range once you warm up, the fabric does an awesome job of regulating body temperature and wicking sweat.

The fabric has a matte exterior and a lightly brushed interior, which does well to to insulate especially considering its weight. It’s also seriously soft and comfortable, so much so it’s a bit like slipping into your favorite hoodie, you know the one with the bleach stains and holes that’s just too cozy to throw out.

That said, its cozy nature does make you want to crawl back into bed on those particularly early mornings. Once you do make it out on the road though, it’s just as comfortable after five hours in the saddle as the moment you pulled it on.