General Cycling Discussion - Really Large Jerseys??????????

I have a heck of a problem finding cycling jerseys to fit me. European makers are all for the most part out of the question. What I am looking for is a company or two that make jerseys for a 54 inch chest. All that I have seen seem to stop at 52" for the most part.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

I don't thing there is any help. I'm a full 52 and everything I find is tight.

We might be in the wrong sport......naaa!

If you do not mind loose fitting then go with a DH or MX type jersey. You can even give Under Armor (either loose fit or the tight stuff) a try. Since their stuff is made for athelets (other then cyclists) they make larger sizes and their lg, xl, and so forth are actually what they say. Not like cycling where a 3X fits like a med.

If you do most of your ordering on line I find this place has good deals for U.A. clothing.

Eastbay (http://www.eastbay.com)

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I have a heck of a problem finding cycling jerseys to fit me. European makers are all for the most part out of the question. What I am looking for is a company or two that make jerseys for a 54 inch chest. All that I have seen seem to stop at 52" for the most part.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

I don't know what kind of jersey you are interested in but I'm in the same situation. I haven't tried one yet but they carry "relaxed fit" jerseys at www.velowear.com. Granted, the largest size is a 52 but I'm not sure if the relaxed fit is just in the stomach area or the shoulders as well. They carry some at my lbs and I plan on trying one on this weeked. If not.. Wouldn't it be a terrific business idea to specialize in bike clothing for big folks.

Good luck!

Yeah, I don't get it. At least in the USA not everyone is built like Gilberto Simoni (who probably wears a large). Why some of the US cycling wear companies do not follow standard American sizing is beyond me. In street clothes I wear an XL or XXL depending on the maker. :(

Mt. Borah makes some larger-sized gear. Scroll halfway down the page for the jerseys.

http://www.iseattlecommerce.com/merchant/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=MB&Category_Code=borah_plus


edited to add: Here's their sizing chart. Looks like a 54 chest = 3XL.

http://www.mtborah.com/sizing.html

I'm in the same situation. I've also found that most cycling jerseys do not fit very well. I have found that Fox Racing in an XXL fit's me pretty well. I can fit into their XL, but it's a little snug.

I've found their polyester jerseys keep me cool. Even the MX style long sleeve ones. I also bought one of their "Aero" jerseys. It's a perforated (or vented) poly jersey. This works great in the summer.

Granted, these are more mountain bike jerseys with the bold colors and graphics, but heck, whatever works.

Check em out: http://shop.foxracing.com/Category.asp?catalog%5Fname=MX&category%5Fname=Jerseys%5F27&Page=1&On%5FSale=1

L8R