Jersey and Shorts questions
05-09-12, 11:18 AM
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Jersey and Shorts questions
Got a question for those of us "clydesdales"....
JERSEY
I cant seem to find a good fitting 2XL or 3XL jersey.
I have an older performance jersey that is a 2XL and fits great... but its so old and they dont make it anymore.
I tried a couple 2XL jerseys by nashbar...and they are snug, and most 3XL jerseys are expensive.
Aside... from ebay china... any other recommendations.
RIDING SHORTS
Everytime I ride the padding in my shorts creeps forward and after about 5-10mins into my ride... it feels like I am riding with no padding...then the rear starts to hurt
Could this be a case of my shorts being too big? or too small?
I've tried to go a size down...and I still get the same result...
I'm not a "fat" guy by all means....I just have been active with weights since I was 16 and have a bigger chest than most riders.
JERSEY
I cant seem to find a good fitting 2XL or 3XL jersey.
I have an older performance jersey that is a 2XL and fits great... but its so old and they dont make it anymore.
I tried a couple 2XL jerseys by nashbar...and they are snug, and most 3XL jerseys are expensive.
Aside... from ebay china... any other recommendations.
RIDING SHORTS
Everytime I ride the padding in my shorts creeps forward and after about 5-10mins into my ride... it feels like I am riding with no padding...then the rear starts to hurt
Could this be a case of my shorts being too big? or too small?
I've tried to go a size down...and I still get the same result...
I'm not a "fat" guy by all means....I just have been active with weights since I was 16 and have a bigger chest than most riders.
05-09-12, 11:40 AM
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You could try bibs. They stay put better than shorts. Jerseys should fit tight. You could try these people. I hear they make good products.
https://www.aerotechdesigns.com/bigjersey.htm
https://www.aerotechdesigns.com/bigjersey.htm
05-09-12, 11:44 AM
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2XL Pearl Izumi Quest jersey fit me well and my chest measures in the 48" range
Also, just trust me on this one, go bibs. I also recommend Pearl izumi bibs, $45 from amazon.
Also, just trust me on this one, go bibs. I also recommend Pearl izumi bibs, $45 from amazon.
05-14-12, 12:53 PM
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Kucharik makes large sizes. $50 for a jersey. https://www.kucharikclothing.com/
05-14-12, 08:03 PM
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Sorry, though you said "Jersey Shore Questions". I'm out of my depth here....
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You could try bibs. They stay put better than shorts. Jerseys should fit tight. You could try these people. I hear they make good products.
https://www.aerotechdesigns.com/bigjersey.htm
https://www.aerotechdesigns.com/bigjersey.htm
Think circus tent.
I had an XL from PB and it was way too tight. <big belly, sigh>
Bought a 2XL from Aerotech. HUGE! So big it is unwearable.
Found most 2XL jerseys from PB, REI, etc seem to fit OK. Still tighter than I like in the belly but such is life. Good incentive to lose weight!
I really liked the Aerotech product; well made, good fabric etc. But it is crazy big.
_Tom in SoCal
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Any of the non-race cut Pearl Izumi jerseys in larger sizes seem to work fine for me. Most other brands, even in 2 or 3XL, seem way to constricting around my shoulders & neck but have the chest for a pair of DD's (I've been told that I have ***** tits before, but most of these are way to accommodating).
For your shorts problem, bibs are the answer!
For your shorts problem, bibs are the answer!
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I've had good luck with Falconi jerseys. I've got a 53" chest and just went by their sizing chart. No worries, works out fine. They're nothing fancy but they do what they're supposed to. I also HIGHLY agree with the suggestions for Bibs. Finally just recently made the switch myself and am kicking myself for not having done it years ago.
