High End Jersey
11-18-15, 01:36 PM
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I am 5'6"-5'7" and 140lbs and have found Pactimo to be a great fit. I own a Castelli jacket that fits really well so I am going to try a jersey as well. I wear medium from Pactimo and its form fitting but not super tight, in other words nko flapping material but not confining either. I suspect the same from Castelli. I have some other jerseys like Primal Wear that fit a little loosed but not bad.most stuff I feel like I am in between sizes.
11-18-15, 04:07 PM
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I know OP wants a high end jersey, but I'm just gonna throw this out there: Most of my stuff is Bellwether, cause that's what we stock at work. Retail on most of my jerseys and shorts is about $50 (of course I spent less), it comes in a variety of cuts, race, and semi-race included. I doubt it would be hard to find one that fits the way you want, and they're fairly cheap. The way I look at cycling clothes is they're going to wear out quickly or get crashed and destroyed, so as long as they're comfortable and don't look like hell, cheap is fine.
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I love the obsession over the fit of a bike jersey 
It is important though so please continue.
Getting the correct polyester jersey in the correct fit is probably the single most important decision a cyclist could ever make.
Other than which brand of water bottle to use of course...
It is important though so please continue.
Getting the correct polyester jersey in the correct fit is probably the single most important decision a cyclist could ever make.
Other than which brand of water bottle to use of course...
11-18-15, 04:39 PM
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I love the obsession over the fit of a bike jersey
It is important though so please continue.
Getting the correct polyester jersey in the correct fit is probably the single most important decision a cyclist could ever make.
Other than which brand of water bottle to use of course...
It is important though so please continue.
Getting the correct polyester jersey in the correct fit is probably the single most important decision a cyclist could ever make.
Other than which brand of water bottle to use of course...
OP - I'm 5'7, 125lb's so I feel your pain. XS "Aero Race" cut stuff from Castelli has been awesome, but by far the best non-team stuff I own in terms of fit is Rapha. Their pro race jersey's in XS and pro team bibs in XS are perfect. The club/classic stuff gets a little baggy.
11-18-15, 04:44 PM
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Rapha has free lifetime repairs for clothing you buy from them, just send it to them and they'll patch it up if possible -- there are some things that excluded though, like baselayers and warmers.
11-18-15, 04:50 PM
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I loved my Capo Drago.
11-18-15, 09:30 PM
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I hope you're being sarcastic - clothing fit is one of the most important aspects of comfortable riding, right behind a good bike/saddle fit.
OP - I'm 5'7, 125lb's so I feel your pain. XS "Aero Race" cut stuff from Castelli has been awesome, but by far the best non-team stuff I own in terms of fit is Rapha. Their pro race jersey's in XS and pro team bibs in XS are perfect. The club/classic stuff gets a little baggy.
OP - I'm 5'7, 125lb's so I feel your pain. XS "Aero Race" cut stuff from Castelli has been awesome, but by far the best non-team stuff I own in terms of fit is Rapha. Their pro race jersey's in XS and pro team bibs in XS are perfect. The club/classic stuff gets a little baggy.
11-18-15, 09:34 PM
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and for the price they charge they'd better fix it with solid gold thread.
11-19-15, 06:03 AM
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11-20-15, 02:35 PM
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I'm 5' 8", 190 lbs with a 16.5 neck. Morvelo says the XL is 18-20 neck and there is no way that is true. The claim that it is 41-43 chest is barely true. The garment fits tight, especially restrictive around the arm pits, to the point where I'm thinking of sending it back. Their garments. at least the one I have, are not cut for anyone with muscles at all.
11-20-15, 02:47 PM
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My experience is completely different from yours. I just got an XL Hemisphere Gilet.
I'm 5' 8", 190 lbs with a 16.5 neck. Morvelo says the XL is 18-20 neck and there is no way that is true. The claim that it is 41-43 chest is barely true. The garment fits tight, especially restrictive around the arm pits, to the point where I'm thinking of sending it back. Their garments. at least the one I have, are not cut for anyone with muscles at all.
I'm 5' 8", 190 lbs with a 16.5 neck. Morvelo says the XL is 18-20 neck and there is no way that is true. The claim that it is 41-43 chest is barely true. The garment fits tight, especially restrictive around the arm pits, to the point where I'm thinking of sending it back. Their garments. at least the one I have, are not cut for anyone with muscles at all.
11-20-15, 02:49 PM
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I would second the suggestion of the Rapha Pro Team line of jerseys. I have one and it's the nicest jersey I've ever worn, period. Amazing in the hottest of weather here in Texas and does really well in cool weather with a light wool base layer. I'm glad someone was able to chime in with sizing specifics on that one as I'm on the other side of the spectrum.
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