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Old 01-04-2007, 08:54 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Re: Cycling Gear for Big Guys


"The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> 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....


I'm a big believer in loose fitting clothing. I figure I don't need to be
_that_ aerodynamic and chaffing has never been a problem for me.

I'm 6'2" and 185-190 now but I used to be 250-ish. I wear loose nylon
shorts and over size nylon t-shirts in summer and loose sweats with nylon
splash outer shell in winter.



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