Do you like 'em somewhat tight or a little loose?
05-25-18, 07:42 AM
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My name is MoAlpha and I'm a mammal. The nipple (whole pec area, actually) issue is key, especially with wool.
05-25-18, 09:30 AM
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Weird, I'm exactly the opposite, I experience more skin irritation with synthetics than with wool (though I still prefer synthetics in warmer, e.g. above 65F or so, weather). I wear wool socks year round, though, since I tend to get hot spots with synthetics and wool feels fine on my feet even in hot weather.
05-25-18, 09:32 AM
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If my jersey is loose then the pockets are loose and the stuff I carry in them will flop around and hang down low and look stupid.
05-25-18, 09:39 AM
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Weird, I'm exactly the opposite, I experience more skin irritation with synthetics than with wool (though I still prefer synthetics in warmer, e.g. above 65F or so, weather). I wear wool socks year round, though, since I tend to get hot spots with synthetics and wool feels fine on my feet even in hot weather.
05-25-18, 09:44 AM
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Now if you only had a Duluth Trading shirt to go behind it... those things are more more like XXL in L!
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Do you like 'em somewhat tight or a little loose?
I've only got one jersey so far, and it's fairly snug on me. I've gone down a shirt size to a 1X and it fits a bit better now than when I first got it. Whenever I order some more jerseys I'll likely order one size up.
I've only got one jersey so far, and it's fairly snug on me. I've gone down a shirt size to a 1X and it fits a bit better now than when I first got it. Whenever I order some more jerseys I'll likely order one size up.
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It's all about the pockets.
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I prefer tight - but I tend to put on about 10 lbs over the winter.
This makes my race fit jerseys a bit too tight...so have have to wear my "fat" jerseys until I lose the weight later in the season.
This makes my race fit jerseys a bit too tight...so have have to wear my "fat" jerseys until I lose the weight later in the season.
05-25-18, 04:43 PM
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For me, "tight" often means "short" which I hate. I guess I'm not flexible enough to reach back to high pockets.
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Since I have a bit of a spare time, I like them a bit loose but not baggy.
05-26-18, 06:55 AM
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I like them semi snug, not hanging or baggy...too tight and my training donut program doesn't work well.
05-26-18, 09:37 AM
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When I was a runner, I preferred skin tight jerseys and loose shorts. but over years of cycling, I switched to "a bit loose". Some how, my jerseys are skin tight again. My weight remains stable while the muscle/fat ratio slowly changes. The info on size inflation is depressing, but maybe this is the Summer when the ol body will tone up. Don
05-26-18, 07:06 PM
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05-26-18, 07:53 PM
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^ that would not be comfortable for me. Too short & too clingy.
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I wear long-sleeve cotton t-shirts. Regardless of what the marketing experts advertise, I think they keep me cooler in the summer. The sweat they collect gets cooled off in the 15mph breeze I create while riding, therefore keeping me cool. In the winter I just wear a polypro long underwear layer as a base with the t-shirt over it, maybe a light jacket over that, and adjust layers as I (or the day) warms up. I tried cycling jerseys once but did not feel they were of any advantage, and I hate carrying stuff in the rear pocket of a cycling jersey. I'm also not obsessed with being as 'aero' as possible; I figure a little more 'drag' will get me a better workout for the miles I ride 
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