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01-06-2007, 07:22 AM

I ran across this link today: http://www.boure.com/
also have bought from J&G who carries some larger sizes.

Save stuff of various sizes for a few years for what you need....then
weed it out by giving overages to friends and new cycling
devotees.....they are thrilled and usually it leads to them buying more
stuff, sometimes even a new bike. Recycle.

The Historian wrote:
> VBadJuJu wrote:
> > "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.
>
> Actually, the goal is to lose weight as quickly as I can. I've been
> obese my entire adult life and I hate it.
>
> > 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.
>
> Congratulations!
>
> > 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.
>
> Thanks for the advice, to you and the other posters in this thread.

01-06-2007, 07:22 AM	#25 (permalink)
just another biker Posts: n/a	Re: Cycling Gear for Big Guys I ran across this link today: http://www.boure.com/ also have bought from J&G who carries some larger sizes. Save stuff of various sizes for a few years for what you need....then weed it out by giving overages to friends and new cycling devotees.....they are thrilled and usually it leads to them buying more stuff, sometimes even a new bike. Recycle. The Historian wrote: > VBadJuJu wrote: > > "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. > > Actually, the goal is to lose weight as quickly as I can. I've been > obese my entire adult life and I hate it. > > > 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. > > Congratulations! > > > 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. > > Thanks for the advice, to you and the other posters in this thread.