euro jersey sizing (tall & skinny) - Page 2

06-11-2004, 04:39 PM

Benjamin Lewis <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].ca> wrote:

> My cycling club is currently preparing to order some long sleeved wool
> cycling jerseys, and I'd like to purchase one. Unfortunately, I can't try
> one on before I order. They come in "euro sizing"; and they've provided a
> sizing chart as follows:

> Euro 3 Euro 4 Euro 5
> 5'0 to 5'6" 5'6" to 5'10" 5'10" and up
> 135-150 lbs 150-165 lbs 165-180 lbs
> 36-37 chest 38-39 chest 40-41 chest

> I'm roughly 6'2", weigh a little over 150 lbs, and I believe my chest size
> is approximately 36-37 (it's possible that I'm measuring wrong, but if so
> it's more likely that this is on the high side).

> Are there any other tall skinny guys out there with euro sized clothing who
> can give me a recommendation? I prefer my jerseys not to hang too loosely
> (ideally should be touching my skin everywhere). It's also nice if the
> arms are long enough, but as long as they're somewhat reasonable this is a
> second priority.

> One thought I had was to order the size 4, and look into getting it taken
> in if it's annoyingly loose, but I'd prefer not to have to do this if
> there's a size that fits better.

Probably the 4. The 5 will be too big in the chest. The 3 will
not have long enough arms and maybe even torso (all the older wool
jerseys I have are long in torso, but newer ones may not be).
The 3 may also be hard to even get into, especially if it doesn't
have a long zipper. Even if, like me, you have a sunken
97-pound-weakling chest, your shoulders are probably still
bigger than the intended wearer of the 3.

06-11-2004, 07:06 PM

I'd lean toward the Euro 5.

I'm 6' & 158 pounds. I have both a Tommaso and Natali jersey in a 5 and they
fit well.

The fit may hinge on your torso length, which could vary from your overall
height.

Good luck!

Chris Neary
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"Science, freedom, beauty, adventure: what more could
you ask of life? Bicycling combined all the elements I
loved" - Adapted from a quotation by Charles Lindbergh

06-11-2004, 07:06 PM

I'd lean toward the Euro 5.

I'm 6' & 158 pounds. I have both a Tommaso and Natali jersey in a 5 and they
fit well.

The fit may hinge on your torso length, which could vary from your overall
height.

Good luck!

Chris Neary
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

"Science, freedom, beauty, adventure: what more could
you ask of life? Bicycling combined all the elements I
loved" - Adapted from a quotation by Charles Lindbergh

06-11-2004, 07:06 PM

I'd lean toward the Euro 5.

I'm 6' & 158 pounds. I have both a Tommaso and Natali jersey in a 5 and they
fit well.

The fit may hinge on your torso length, which could vary from your overall
height.

Good luck!

Chris Neary
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

"Science, freedom, beauty, adventure: what more could
you ask of life? Bicycling combined all the elements I
loved" - Adapted from a quotation by Charles Lindbergh

06-11-2004, 07:06 PM

I'd lean toward the Euro 5.

I'm 6' & 158 pounds. I have both a Tommaso and Natali jersey in a 5 and they
fit well.

The fit may hinge on your torso length, which could vary from your overall
height.

Good luck!

Chris Neary
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

"Science, freedom, beauty, adventure: what more could
you ask of life? Bicycling combined all the elements I
loved" - Adapted from a quotation by Charles Lindbergh

06-11-2004, 07:06 PM

I'd lean toward the Euro 5.

I'm 6' & 158 pounds. I have both a Tommaso and Natali jersey in a 5 and they
fit well.

The fit may hinge on your torso length, which could vary from your overall
height.

Good luck!

Chris Neary
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

"Science, freedom, beauty, adventure: what more could
you ask of life? Bicycling combined all the elements I
loved" - Adapted from a quotation by Charles Lindbergh

06-12-2004, 12:33 AM

"Benjamin Lewis" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].ca> schreef in bericht
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].sfu.ca...
>
> My cycling club is currently preparing to order some long sleeved wool
> cycling jerseys, and I'd like to purchase one. Unfortunately, I can't try
> one on before I order. They come in "euro sizing"; and they've provided a
> sizing chart as follows:
>
> Euro 3 Euro 4 Euro 5
> 5'0 to 5'6" 5'6" to 5'10" 5'10" and up
> 135-150 lbs 150-165 lbs 165-180 lbs
> 36-37 chest 38-39 chest 40-41 chest
>
> I'm roughly 6'2", weigh a little over 150 lbs, and I believe my chest size
> is approximately 36-37 (it's possible that I'm measuring wrong, but if so
> it's more likely that this is on the high side).
>
> Are there any other tall skinny guys out there with euro sized clothing
who
> can give me a recommendation? I prefer my jerseys not to hang too loosely
> (ideally should be touching my skin everywhere). It's also nice if the
> arms are long enough, but as long as they're somewhat reasonable this is a
> second priority.
>
> One thought I had was to order the size 4, and look into getting it taken
> in if it's annoyingly loose, but I'd prefer not to have to do this if
> there's a size that fits better.
>
> --
> Benjamin Lewis
>
> A small, but vocal, contingent even argues that tin is superior, but they
> are held by most to be the lunatic fringe of Foil Deflector Beanie
science.

There are several types of Euro sizing. Italian sizing is smaller than
German, i.e. an Iti size 5 would be a German 4.
Can you give your figures in metrical sizes, I can't comment on the "alien"
sizing you are providing.

cheers,

bert L. (NL, EU)

06-12-2004, 12:33 AM

"Benjamin Lewis" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].ca> schreef in bericht
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].sfu.ca...
>
> My cycling club is currently preparing to order some long sleeved wool
> cycling jerseys, and I'd like to purchase one. Unfortunately, I can't try
> one on before I order. They come in "euro sizing"; and they've provided a
> sizing chart as follows:
>
> Euro 3 Euro 4 Euro 5
> 5'0 to 5'6" 5'6" to 5'10" 5'10" and up
> 135-150 lbs 150-165 lbs 165-180 lbs
> 36-37 chest 38-39 chest 40-41 chest
>
> I'm roughly 6'2", weigh a little over 150 lbs, and I believe my chest size
> is approximately 36-37 (it's possible that I'm measuring wrong, but if so
> it's more likely that this is on the high side).
>
> Are there any other tall skinny guys out there with euro sized clothing
who
> can give me a recommendation? I prefer my jerseys not to hang too loosely
> (ideally should be touching my skin everywhere). It's also nice if the
> arms are long enough, but as long as they're somewhat reasonable this is a
> second priority.
>
> One thought I had was to order the size 4, and look into getting it taken
> in if it's annoyingly loose, but I'd prefer not to have to do this if
> there's a size that fits better.
>
> --
> Benjamin Lewis
>
> A small, but vocal, contingent even argues that tin is superior, but they
> are held by most to be the lunatic fringe of Foil Deflector Beanie
science.

There are several types of Euro sizing. Italian sizing is smaller than
German, i.e. an Iti size 5 would be a German 4.
Can you give your figures in metrical sizes, I can't comment on the "alien"
sizing you are providing.

cheers,

bert L. (NL, EU)

06-12-2004, 12:33 AM

"Benjamin Lewis" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].ca> schreef in bericht
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].sfu.ca...
>
> My cycling club is currently preparing to order some long sleeved wool
> cycling jerseys, and I'd like to purchase one. Unfortunately, I can't try
> one on before I order. They come in "euro sizing"; and they've provided a
> sizing chart as follows:
>
> Euro 3 Euro 4 Euro 5
> 5'0 to 5'6" 5'6" to 5'10" 5'10" and up
> 135-150 lbs 150-165 lbs 165-180 lbs
> 36-37 chest 38-39 chest 40-41 chest
>
> I'm roughly 6'2", weigh a little over 150 lbs, and I believe my chest size
> is approximately 36-37 (it's possible that I'm measuring wrong, but if so
> it's more likely that this is on the high side).
>
> Are there any other tall skinny guys out there with euro sized clothing
who
> can give me a recommendation? I prefer my jerseys not to hang too loosely
> (ideally should be touching my skin everywhere). It's also nice if the
> arms are long enough, but as long as they're somewhat reasonable this is a
> second priority.
>
> One thought I had was to order the size 4, and look into getting it taken
> in if it's annoyingly loose, but I'd prefer not to have to do this if
> there's a size that fits better.
>
> --
> Benjamin Lewis
>
> A small, but vocal, contingent even argues that tin is superior, but they
> are held by most to be the lunatic fringe of Foil Deflector Beanie
science.

There are several types of Euro sizing. Italian sizing is smaller than
German, i.e. an Iti size 5 would be a German 4.
Can you give your figures in metrical sizes, I can't comment on the "alien"
sizing you are providing.

cheers,

bert L. (NL, EU)

06-12-2004, 12:33 AM

"Benjamin Lewis" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].ca> schreef in bericht
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].sfu.ca...
>
> My cycling club is currently preparing to order some long sleeved wool
> cycling jerseys, and I'd like to purchase one. Unfortunately, I can't try
> one on before I order. They come in "euro sizing"; and they've provided a
> sizing chart as follows:
>
> Euro 3 Euro 4 Euro 5
> 5'0 to 5'6" 5'6" to 5'10" 5'10" and up
> 135-150 lbs 150-165 lbs 165-180 lbs
> 36-37 chest 38-39 chest 40-41 chest
>
> I'm roughly 6'2", weigh a little over 150 lbs, and I believe my chest size
> is approximately 36-37 (it's possible that I'm measuring wrong, but if so
> it's more likely that this is on the high side).
>
> Are there any other tall skinny guys out there with euro sized clothing
who
> can give me a recommendation? I prefer my jerseys not to hang too loosely
> (ideally should be touching my skin everywhere). It's also nice if the
> arms are long enough, but as long as they're somewhat reasonable this is a
> second priority.
>
> One thought I had was to order the size 4, and look into getting it taken
> in if it's annoyingly loose, but I'd prefer not to have to do this if
> there's a size that fits better.
>
> --
> Benjamin Lewis
>
> A small, but vocal, contingent even argues that tin is superior, but they
> are held by most to be the lunatic fringe of Foil Deflector Beanie
science.

There are several types of Euro sizing. Italian sizing is smaller than
German, i.e. an Iti size 5 would be a German 4.
Can you give your figures in metrical sizes, I can't comment on the "alien"
sizing you are providing.

cheers,

bert L. (NL, EU)