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01-25-10, 06:48 PM
First of all, I'm 6'5" and 190 lbs. Tall and mostly skinny. It's quite hard getting clothing that fits well for cycling. So far Aerotech is about it. I've got a long torso and arms. I love to commute by bike, but living here in Denver I routinely have a 30 degree temperature swing from when I leave in the morning to when I come back at night. I don't like taking separate clothing, so I try to layer.
What would really help is a wind jacket and a fleece jacket with zip-off sleeves. I haven't found any online for tall people. I've thought of modifying some myself or paying a seamstress, but that might be problematic. It seems to me that zippers need extra length to baste the two halves together before sewing in a zipper. Any garment that fits well around the torso won't have extra length in the sleeves. Any thoughts or suggestions?
What would really help is a wind jacket and a fleece jacket with zip-off sleeves. I haven't found any online for tall people. I've thought of modifying some myself or paying a seamstress, but that might be problematic. It seems to me that zippers need extra length to baste the two halves together before sewing in a zipper. Any garment that fits well around the torso won't have extra length in the sleeves. Any thoughts or suggestions?