Originally Posted by
huffman
outlets for leftover product in odd sizes
You just described my experience with EVERY local shop around. I ride between a 58-61 according to geometry (even been known to ride 56) and those are the bikes you can be assured won't be in stock, anywhere.
As far as clothing is concerned, shops just don't pay as close attention to the heavy set. I used to mess with people at Epic when I worked there in that I could basically barely put some of the spandex shorts on my arms, much less my legs.