| Re: Cycling Gear for Big Guys
On 3 Jan 2007 10:43:09 -0800, "The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com>
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....
You don't need lycra for the riding you're doing at this stage. You
can wear what you've got that's comfortable and doesn't interfere
with the chain. You want to be aware early on of any chafing you
might experience while wearing normal clothes.
Lots of people don't wear lycra to ride. Hills, wind and bicycles are
never fussy about how you look.
Perhaps a jock* and sweat pants will get you through another size
down so you fit into that new gear. By that time it will be warmer,
you'll be riding further and faster so you might appreciate wearing
technical fabrics.
(Originally invented for "bike jockeys" hence the nickname and brand
name "Bike" being an American manufacturer of athletic supporters.)
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