| Re: Cycling Gear for Big Guys
I hover around 250 and have had my best luck with Nashbar or
Performance on a consistant basis, though it still takes some careful
searching and patience to find something suitable. For years I've
quickly bought whatever fit that I could afford, one year noticing that
I was now "the purple man", not being able to be comfortable and
choosey at the same time. Things are a little better these days.
Cannondale and Bellwether sometimes have something; Italian stuff is
pretty much out. In the winter, layers of wool or polylike stuff is
good from Campmor or Sierra Trading Post, though often not bike
specific. Northface makes a great jacket for winter riding that's kind
of stretchy and durable, probably for skiing. I finally found some very
generic looking Shimano shoes in a 50 and Lake makes some too that are
fine. Zappos can be of help for street shoes and sometimes bike shoes
with free shipping both ways and mondo sizes. Some things that should
fit just don't and some things don't always stay the same. If something
fits great and you want to take no chances, then handwash and hang.
Hope this helps.
The Historian wrote:
> What are some suggestions for sources of 'oversized' cycling clothes
> for oversized guys? The 2x stuff I ordered is too small for my 6'1" 274
> pound form. The jersey is far too form-fitting, and while I can get
> into the shorts, I feel like I am being divided in half. I realize that
> cycling clothes are supposed to fit closely, but....
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