| Re: Cycling Gear for Big Guys
just another biker wrote:
> 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.
>
Sidi and Diadora make shoes in large sizes too. I haven't used the
Sidis, but I do ok with Diadora 50's. I use 15 US Nike running shoes.
Joseph
> 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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