Jerseys for chunky chaps

secretsam
secretsam Posts: 5,120
edited July 2009 in Commuting chat
Anyone know of suitable jerseys for us chunkies? All the ones I see are, errr, tight - and that's not something that anyone wants to see on me (spare tyres? You could kit out a bus with mine)

And before you ask...I'm too shy to go into a bike shop and be laughed at by slender assistants who ride 200 miles a week
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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    SecretSam wrote:
    Anyone know of suitable jerseys for us chunkies? All the ones I see are, errr, tight - and that's not something that anyone wants to see on me (spare tyres? You could kit out a bus with mine)

    And before you ask...I'm too shy to go into a bike shop and be laughed at by slender assistants who ride 200 miles a week
    Go to Halfords then......

    .... in general, aim for touring or mtb jerseys. Road gear is supposed to be tight to reduce drag. Mtb gear isn't as bad.
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,953
    edited July 2009
    I was going to say the MTB type stuff is a more relaxed fit, although if you like the 3 rear pockets in a road jersey, a lot of the MTB jserseys have a single pocket, and quite often they are zipped as well, and sometimes so the opening is vertical as opposed to horizontal.

    Could get irritating if you like to use your jersey pockets.

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  • iclestu
    iclestu Posts: 503
    Or wear a brightly coloured football top available in any discounted sports store near you. Zero wind or rain proofing but it wicks pretty well and is light and visible.
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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    Daniel B wrote:
    I was going to say the MTB type stuff is a more relaxed fit, although if you like the 3 rear pockets in a road jersey, a lot of the MTB jserseys have a single pocket, and quite often they are zipped as well, and sometimes so the opening is vertical as opposed to horizontal.

    Could get irritating if you like to use your jersey pockets.

    Dan
    True, you have to shop around. I've got a Descente jersey with mtb cut and three roadie style pockets at the back (and a large picture of Eric Cartman on the back).
  • drumon
    drumon Posts: 175
    iclestu wrote:
    Or wear a brightly coloured football top available in any discounted sports store near you. Zero wind or rain proofing but it wicks pretty well and is light and visible.

    Do normal style road or mtb jerseys have a degree of waterproofing or windproofing?
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    www.cycle-clothing.co.uk

    There own brand lycra jerseys don't even show my man boobs (much)....
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  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    www.cycle-clothing.co.uk

    There own brand lycra jerseys don't even show my man boobs (much)....

    My speg neoni fits like a condom. Lovely :?
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    The Speg stuff is bascially body condom clothing. - but with it better quality.

    The cycle clothing own brand stuff is lycra but more generous for those who like to visit the pub....
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    prawny wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    www.cycle-clothing.co.uk

    There own brand lycra jerseys don't even show my man boobs (much)....

    My speg neoni fits like a condom. Lovely :?

    You're wearing it in entirely the wrong place, and its wicking properties mean such misuse could lead to undesired consequences.
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  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    biondino wrote:
    prawny wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    www.cycle-clothing.co.uk

    There own brand lycra jerseys don't even show my man boobs (much)....

    My speg neoni fits like a condom. Lovely :?

    You're wearing it in entirely the wrong place, and its wicking properties mean such misuse could lead to undesired consequences.

    I think you'll find I was wearing condoms incorrectly, that's why I have a son. 8)
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  • Levi_501
    Levi_501 Posts: 1,105
    Dude, I just wear normal T shirts.

    You can get great ones that say 'Let the 455 kicking commence' or 'Second place is first loser' !

    Much better than Marmite and Gore !

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