LAYER 01
Skin
Base layer sits directly against the skin.
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Mid Base
Midweight Merino bottom — Layer 02 of the system.
LAYER 03
Insulation
Fleece or synthetic pant for deep cold.
LAYER 04
Hardshell
Waterproof shell pant or bib for wet + wind.
Built For
Cold-Weather Hiking
Cool — Cold
Multi-hour days on trail when the wind picks up and the temperature drops. The 250g/m² midweight holds warm air close to the leg without overheating on the climbs, and the slim cut moves with the stride under a shell.
Backcountry Skiing
Cold
Skin track up, descent down. Merino manages the sweat from the climb so it doesn't freeze against the skin on the way down. Flatlock seams sit flat under a shell bib where hip-belt pressure would otherwise rub raw.
Shoulder-Season Running
Cool
First 35°F mornings before tights become overkill. Midweight is enough to take the chill off the quads on the warmup without becoming a sauna by mile three. Merino handles the sweat — no post-run chill.
Daily Winter Wear
Cold
The woodpile, the morning commute, the shop. Under jeans or work pants when the cold moves indoors. Odor resistance means multi-day wear between washes without the funk that hits synthetics by day two.
Build The Stack
Pair It With The Top
A matching top completes the system — same fabric, same weight, same fit. Pair with the Men's Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew or 1/4 Zip for a head-to-toe Merino foundation that goes under any insulation or shell.
- Classic Thermal Crew cold-weather starts
- Classic Thermal 1/4 Zip vent on the climb
- Smartloft Vest core insulation on top
- Hardshell Jacket full weather protection
Layer Over It
Add A Shell On Top
The bottom is the foundation; the shell is what you put over it when conditions turn. Merino handles moisture and warmth on the inside so the shell only needs to handle wind and wet.
- Waterproof shell pant wet + wind
- Insulated ski pant lift days + deep cold
- Softshell pant cool + dry days
- Shell bib deep snow + hip belt
Prepared with intention.
Every product is carefully inspected and handled by our team before it ships. From fit and function to final details, we make sure each piece is ready for the outdoors ahead—so you can focus on the experience, not the gear.
Passion drives us
At SpokeX Bike Co., bikes aren't just our business — they’re our way of life. As a rider-owned and operated shop, every decision we make comes from firsthand experience on the trail, at the race, and on the open road. We know what it’s like to chase a new line, push through the pain cave, and celebrate the ride — because we live it every day.
