Free Jersey - with a catch
 

I just received my refund from an Ebay seller who doesn't want to bother with the return of this jersey. I don't want to make a monetary gain off this because it was an unfortunate thing, but the sizing of this jersey is really odd and I can't use it because it's trying to strangle me. It is marked XL but the seller considered it a L. Anyway, please consider the following measurements carefully to determine whether or not they apply to your physique:

Chest, pit-to-pit: 22"
Length down back, collar to hem: 29"
Sleeves, pit to hem: 8"
Neck opening: 14" That's right - fourteen inches, and barely that. The material is a cotton/acrylic blend, so not anywhere near as stretchy as modern Lycra/Spandex.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...48d358f6b5.jpg

The catch? You have to post a photo of you wearing it on this thread once it arrives - I want proof there is actually a human for which this set of dimensions would work :)

DD

If I pulled that thing over my head, I'm pretty sure the neck opening would become larger than 14 inches.

I'd probably cut it off and use it as a buff.

Do we know what the mark means?

If my head wasn't so big I would give it a go...

looks like a good candidate to cut and add a zipper at the neck..

If you mean the logo, it stands for Island Triathlon and Bike in Hawaii. They were my go-to shop when I was stationed on Oahu from '96 to '99, which made part of buying the jersey a sentimental thing. But it fails me in its primary mission, so out the door it goes. Maybe.

DD

Fascinating - you mean like a podium jersey? Is that a thing on modern road jerseys?

DD

To clarify, the 14" circumference is given zipped up, as it would be in normal use. I got it over my head because I unzipped it, but when I zipped it up it was compressing my neck. That's when I measured and found it to be about 14" around - and this stuff doesn't give much.

DD

I would think a seamstress/tailor could put an upside down V made of lycra (actually this ^ orentation) in the back of the neck/collar area. If it fit every other way and it was a "home" bike shop jersey I'd go the extra mile.

Jersey looks perfect for that guy from the Beetlejuice movie. I don't know if he's 'on here' or if he cycles though.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cc820e0733.jpg

Pencil neck geek candidate? Hmm, I might resemble that remark.

That was my guess! Their shop downsized considerably a few months ago (prior to COVID) but they still operate a small parts and service space on Kapahulu Ave.

I just took a look at Google Earth because you gave me a street name - same shop location, across from Zippy's! Back in the day, there were at least three different locations. The Bike Shop in Aiea across from the mall was my other shop - it was closer to my place in Koauka Loop.

Miss those days - I never, ever got bored of riding my bikes in Hawaii :)

DD

So it is true: with these dimensions, I can't even give this jersey away.

DD

I mean... I'm not in the market for this jersey, but even if I were (I'd probably just wear it with the zipper open), I'm not willing to post a pic of myself being strangled by it. If you make that optional, it will be gone quickly, no doubt.

I'll do it. Send that jersey back where it came from.

If it said “T&A....”

Jersey is spoken for - thanks everybody.

DD

Too bad, I wanted to see a pic of Robbie wearing it.

Drum roll...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c40a42daa9.jpg

Got it in the mail yesterday. Thanks Drillium Dude .

This is the smaller space two doors down from the prior location. Like many bikes shops recently, IT&B only survived because they downsized.

The jersey fits well, albeit with the zipper open part way. Shoots!

That's awesome! Too bad about the neck limitation, but to be expected.

Thanks for the photo; brings back many fond memories of cycling the Aloha State for 4 years on the US Navy's dime :)

DD