Jerseys for non racing guys

bikeit65

Where do you guys who are a size xl or xxl buy your jerseys & gilets from?

MattFalle

any of the usual suspects - wiggle, crc, merlin, etc - loads to be found in the clearance/sales sections which always makes me, as a M/L, very jealous.

MattFalle

Planet X as well.

Defblade

I've had a whole pile from https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CheapBikeShirts
as I prefer the older style of materials and cut. His sizing measurements (measure one of yours that fits well across the armpits and down the back, then look under the "more info" button on the listing) have worked better than 95% of manufacturers' size guides


I've been recommended https://torm.cc/ quite a few times as well, but not bought anything there yet.

I've pretty much given up on Italian brands

itboffin

I’d keep an eye on Pactimo sales they frequently have kits for very cheap prices

womack

Dhgate...China.

bikeit65

womack said:

Dhgate...China.

Are Dhgate similar to Wish?

womack

bikeit65 said:

womack said:

Dhgate...China.

Are Dhgate similar to Wish?

Sorry mate, don't know anything about Wish.

webboo

oxoman said:

Funkier as a brand are non racing snake sizes and available everywhere.

Not that well made though. The zip on mine started to detach after a few washes.

shirley_basso

webboo said:

oxoman said:

Funkier as a brand are non racing snake sizes and available everywhere.

Not that well made though. The zip on mine started to detach after a few washes.

How were you drying them?

webboo

On the whirlygig or the Sheilas maid.

elbowloh

I had one York jersey, but quite heavy, kind of wooly material compared to most jerseys.

Certainly not a racing snake (6'5" and 15 stone), but have been fine with Morvelo, Sportful and Castelli jerseys. Just have to get the right sizes e.g. I might be XL in Morvelo, but XXL in Castelli. Also have a couple of rapha ones (bought years ago). XL in the more relaxed fit jersey, but an XXL in their team (?) Jersey I think.

navrig2

Defblade said:

I've been recommended https://torm.cc/ quite a few times as well, but not bought anything there yet.

I've pretty much given up on Italian brands

I have several Torm jerseys and would recommend them. Quality is good, comfort is good and fit not snake-like. Early jerseys had smaller pockets and the colour choice was limited. The pockets are now a bit bigger and the colour choice much better. The owners often experiment with colour options and then sell the examples off at a discount. If you get one of them it may be a limited range as they don't always manufacture the tests.

Potential downside is that it is a merino wool mix (sportwool) and could be warm although I haven't found that at all in the UK and even manged happily with one in the French alps in June.

webboo

oxoman said:

Weboo, I'm surprised several of mine are quite old and still going strong. Only thing I do is wash with the zips done up, never had a problem. Get hold of them and chase them up they're normally pretty good.

I’ve no longer got it. It was a birthday present 4 years ago and as seem to get a least one new top each birthday or sometimes 3. It went to the charity shop when we moved house.
Yes I do also wash my tops with zip fastened.

MattFalle

webboo said:

oxoman said:

Weboo, I'm surprised several of mine are quite old and still going strong. Only thing I do is wash with the zips done up, never had a problem. Get hold of them and chase them up they're normally pretty good.

I’ve no longer got it. It was a birthday present 4 years ago and as seem to get a least one new top each birthday or sometimes 3. It went to the charity shop when we moved house.
Yes I do also wash my tops with zip fastened.

genuine question - what's the difference with washing tops with the zips done up or not?

i generally take mine off my rippling, muscled, toned torso and fling them in a sweaty heap on the floor whilst beating off women with a shittystick.

never thought about doing up zips tbh.

ibr17xvii

Must admit I do up the zips before putting stuff in the wash but genuinely no idea why.

Dorset_Boy

Always wash with the sip done up. Stops any loose threads catching.

darkhairedlord

Wear them once, sign them, and auction on ebay. No need for any of that washing nonsense.

webboo

MattFalle said:

webboo said:

oxoman said:

Weboo, I'm surprised several of mine are quite old and still going strong. Only thing I do is wash with the zips done up, never had a problem. Get hold of them and chase them up they're normally pretty good.

I’ve no longer got it. It was a birthday present 4 years ago and as seem to get a least one new top each birthday or sometimes 3. It went to the charity shop when we moved house.
Yes I do also wash my tops with zip fastened.

genuine question - what's the difference with washing tops with the zips done up or not?

i generally take mine off my rippling, muscled, toned torso and fling them in a sweaty heap on the floor whilst beating off women with a shittystick.

never thought about doing up zips tbh.

I had the zips replaced on two tops and the lady in alteration shop asked me if I washed them with zip fastened. When I said no I got the shake of the head and a look that made me feel like I was five again.
Apparently they catch on the holes in the washing machine drum and that dead’s them.

pblakeney

Dorset_Boy said:

Always wash with the sip done up. Stops any loose threads catching.

I knew to always do up any velcro, but this is obvious once pointed out.
Time to start.....

MattFalle

blimey. i never, ever knew or, tbh, noticed (unless the washing fairies did it without me knowing.

As they say, every day is a learning day.

secretsam

ibr17xvii said:

Must admit I do up the zips before putting stuff in the wash but genuinely no idea why.

That's a good idea, going to do that from now on, protects the zip teeth thingies