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    • CommentAuthorFree Membermckenna13
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    mckenna13
    I am new to road cycling, and I have been riding just with a t-shirt and shorts. I recently got spandex which helped cut down on some of the drag and helped me look the part...However I have been trying to find some cool bike jerseys to wear, the problem is I am 6'4" and about 305 lbs with a 52" chest and broad shoulders. It seems like no one makes any stylish cycling clothes for big people. Can anyone help me out?? P.S. If anyone is from Tracy and would like to do short/medium length rides I would love to meet up with you!!! -Charles
    • CommentAuthorFree Membererichall
    • CommentTimeSep 9th 2009 edited
     
    erichall
    I inquired about this a little while ago. Here is the link to the thread I started. http://www.mapmyride.com/community/discussion/13339/jerseys-for-normal-size-men/#Item_5 Seems to be some options out there but once I find a really good one I'm sticking with it.
    • CommentAuthorFree Membermilo23dog
    • CommentTimeSep 9th 2009
     
    milo23dog

    Mt. Borah Designs out of Wisconsin offer Big Boy/Girl wear.  They are sort of limited on styles, but they offer sizes in baggies and simple jerseys up to 6XL.  Sometimes they also have jackets and vests for cooler weather.  I have had tremendous success with their offerings, and I strongly recommend them.

    Now if we could just get other companies who offered larger sizes riding would be a lot more enjoyable.Smile

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    flamin trek
    my two cents says don't worry about the cycling gear unless you are going to be racing. THe amount of aerodynamic advantage wont be very much
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    rpetreccajr
    Flamin trek - got to disagree. i don't wear cycling gear for any aero advantage. I wear cycling shorts cuase they are much more comfortable for cycling than regular shorts. I wear cycling jerseys for their warmth/coolness and for the pockets so I can carry things like granola bars, a spare tube, spare glasses and anything else that won't fit in my under seat pack.
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    flamin trek

    meant to complete my rant but somehow submitted one sentence... 

    fair comment rpetreccajr. I gues some people get stuck on one idea (aero adv) and forget about other advantages. I'm mostly a mountain biker most of the time and have a camelbak for water and extra gear (keys ph tools etc). it's to hard to reach down under teh frame to get a bottle, they get covered in grime and I've lost a few in rough stuff over the years.

    I had a pair of nicks years ago and gave them up. didn't like them when off the bike. I still wear board shorts and underwear and have had no iisues with soreness to speak of, apart from one time when really muddy and wet led to chaffing. If mtb cycling shorts with inner nicks were cheaper i'd prob hav a pair but i prefer to spend my money on the bike first.

    I got a jersey this year (started proper riding in about 1996) and haven't really noticed any major difference from a t-shirt but have used the pockets once or twice for short rides with no camelbak. I'd probably still be wearing t-shirts except the jersey was a gift and now i don't have to decide what to wear!

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    markcornelison

    aerotechdesigns.com had a lot of Big/Tall sizes up to I think 7X, from Bibs to Jerseys.

     

    bikejerseys.com also has American cut jerseys now. This list them as T-Shirt sizes.


    They both have excellent selection and customer service.

     

    Mark

    • CommentAuthorFree Membermisterbeef
    • CommentTimeSep 13th 2009
     
    misterbeef
    I wear baggy biking shorts with the inner spandex liner. The legs have grips on the bottom to keep the shorts out of the crack. LOL. They also have a shami pad that makes miles in the saddle more comfortable. Especially if riding longer than an 1 hr at a time. Way more comfortable. I wear moisture wicking fabric shirts and not necessarily jerseys. I will when I can afford them. Keeps cyclist dry and cool. Great in winter as a base layer to keep the sweat away from your skin. Bright colors are also helpful so the cars can notice cyclist in traffic.
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberSteve39
    • CommentTimeSep 14th 2009
     
    Steve39

     

       Hi,

            Im 49yrs started cycling at Easter, and was nearly 18 stone - I wore rockrider cycle shorts from Decathlon quite cheap and they had a drawstring which you could tighten as you shed the pounds . . . . oh and you will shed them trust me. They also do a cheap range of cycle shirts too - several colours but all sizes.

    I've lost 59lb since then and can easily fit off - the - rail cycle clothing.

    The only advice i'd give is to cycle as regularly as possible, I try to get out every day even if it's just for an hours blast. Have a look at the Mapmyride website - it's free and is a good training aide

    Every success 

     

      

     

     

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberCincyKid
    • CommentTimeSep 15th 2009
     
    CincyKid
    For us colonists, how much does one stone weigh?  I could look it up but I'm feeling lazy right now.
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberEaglerock
    • CommentTimeSep 15th 2009
     
    Eaglerock
    One stone is 14 pounds avoirdupois, or 6.35 kilos and change. 18 stone is 252 pounds.
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberspike5003
    • CommentTimeSep 22nd 2009
     
    spike5003
    I have the exact opposite problem,  I can never find small sized shorts.
    • CommentAuthorChampionship Membershipjarvik
    • CommentTimeSep 22nd 2009
     
    jarvik
    Try www.love2pedal.com
    • CommentAuthorGold Membershiptreeddds
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2009
     
    treeddds
    I'm 6'6", and recommend Boure cycling of Durango, CO. I ride a custom Zinn bike, and Lennard uses their clothing. GReat stuff. http://www.boure.com/

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