| Re: Cycling Gear for Big Guys
"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....
Allow for one thing: If you remain serious about riding, you could
loose some weight pretty quickly. Then, you could have a bunch of
stuff that doesnt fit.
When I started, I just rode in jogging type shorts and wicking T
Shirts from Wal-Mart. I could only manage 10 miles at a time so
padded shorts, cleats etc are not real essential for those distances.
The next year (1000 miles later) I could manage 25 mile jaunts
regularly and started buying real riding gear. The thing is that in
that first year, I lost a good deal of weight (not many pounds but
converted fat to muscle) and lost an inch or two around the waist.
I personally dont like a tight jersey either and buy them 1 size too
big. The wind flapping at the fabric might be a problem for those
zooming at 35mph, but it isnt a problem on my MTB at 17 avg.
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