Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Pactimo clothing for clydes question

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nixternal
11-09-11, 10:47 AM
It seems our team is seriously considering a switch to Pactimo clothing. I am still a clyde, but know I will fit into it, but there are guys on the team that are bigger, and I am hoping they will be able to fit into the new clothing if we go that way. According to Pactimo's fit guide, I would be about a 2XL in the bibs, whereas I am a L to XL in other brands including Voler. Is this sizing correct? If this is so, then a 4XL won't fit at least 5 people on the team, as they have it at a 42" waste.
If you are a clyde and rocking some Pactimo clothes, if you can, provide your build and the model and size you wear.
Thanks!
RichardGlover
11-09-11, 11:07 AM
If you have 5 people on the team that won't fit their sizes, then why is the team even remotely considering the switch?
mkadam68
11-09-11, 08:29 PM
Our team used Pactimo the first 3 years. Pactimo's are very good fit although the quality of the materials & workmanship sometimes wasn't the best. Also, their customer service (& turn-around times) left a lot to be desired (hence the switch in year 4).
I'm 6'3" tall with short legs. I wear 40 waist pants (too big, but 38 is too tight) with a 32 inseam. I ride a 60cm bike. I wear a 50/52 jacket and usually an XL or XXL T-shirt size.
With Pactimo, I got away with a XXL bib short and an XXL jersey. I really could have used a XXXL jersey, though.
I cannot compare to Voler (never had them).
Castelli? Pactimo bibs are the same, but slightly tighter jersey.
Hincapie? Pactimo is tighter, bibs & jersey.
B-Emme? Pactimo bibs are the same, but tighter jersey.
nixternal
11-10-11, 09:06 AM
Thanks mkadam for that. So it does seem their fit is smaller than Voler.
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