Le0iscool

Hi guys! New to this forum here

I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions on shorter length long sleeve jerseys, primarily when it comes the length of the sleeves. I recently purchased a specialized RBX long sleeve jersey and have noticed that the sleeve length is too long by about 2 to 3 inches.

The few long sleeve jerseys I’ve purchased through amazon were also the same. Also I like the arms fitting pretty snug, as it bothers me when extra fabric flaps around while riding

I’m 5’2” @ 170 lbs and generally find large to be the best fit at the moment for the current short sleeve jerseys I own.

TIA

Koyote

You have three options: grow 10 inches taller (so that size L will fit properly), lose 50 lbs (so that size S will fit properly), or find a seamstress to shorten the sleeves on your size L jerseys.

shelbyfv

Yeah, probably no surprise to you that a jersey that fits your middle will be too long, body and sleeves. You can roll up the sleeves but you'll have to live with the pockets down around your butt. I know this from personal experience.

jfh

I've found myself wearing my long sleeve jersey less and going short sleeves + arm warmers (often + vest) for more versatility; you might be able to find some in the appropriate size. Most of my rides have long-ish climbs so I'll pull them down if I get warm, and pull them back up for the descent. I also use them for my night-time soccer league; they are easy to discard as I heat up.

canklecat

Check AeroTech. They made cycling garments for real world cyclists, not just toothpicks on wheels. A looser fitting medium might be a better fit in the sleeve.

gios

Decades ago I got a long sleeve gray Pearl Izumi jersey that I wear on cold rides. An actual Made in the U.S. label.

sfrider 

Another option might be a "fall" rated thermal base layer underneath a regular short sleeve jersey. All my thermal base layers have significantly shorter sleeves, probably exactly to avoid bunching around the wrists. (I generally have the opposite problem though, of sleeves being too short.)

Koyote

That's actually a good call. They do have a few race-fit jerseys, but much of their stuff is a bit more comfort-oriented. Plus, it's made in Pittsburgh, and the Aerotech guys are super cool. They come out to support some of the big races -- they had the best sag stop on the Hilly Billy Roubaix the year I did it.

drewtk

+1 to short sleeve jersey + arm sleeves. I have the same problems finding proper length long sleeve jerseys, and they all seem to be too loose as well. I have a set of thin “sun sleeves” and a thicker pair of arm sleeves, then I’ll layer on top of that if necessary.

Drew Eckhardt 

Most long sleeve jerseys are club fit. Voler makes race fit long sleeve thermal jerseys, and Verge Sport has skin fit.

Short sleeve jerseys don't have thermal fabric.

Most long sleeve jerseys are club fit. Voler makes race fit, and Verge Sport has skin fit.

Koyote

OP has not been back since the day he started the thread. There seems to be a lot of this stuff lately. New poster wants advice or reassurance, starts a thread, gets a whole bunch of suggestions, and then never sees them.

Perhaps, in addition to requiring a minimum number of posts before putting up photos, there should be a minimum before starting a thread. Might cut down on the noise pollution around here.

Iride01 

I'm with you on that, but such a limitation will likely only give us more Zombie thread revivals.

Le0iscool

No, I’ve just been busy with real life just like everyone else. Anyways, I’ve read through the suggestions and do find them very helpful. I actually had trouble finding a tailor with a “serger” sewing machine to try and shorten my sleeves so I ended up returning that piece to keep shopping around.

canklecat

That's not unusual. I was a mod on a couple of niche hobbyist sites for more than a decade. Some members only checked in once a week, usually weekends. Often that leaves enough time for a few relevant suggestions and wrap-up from an OP.