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Whats a good cycling jersey and shorts for skinnies

Old 05-05-14, 08:35 PM
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Whats a good cycling jersey and shorts for skinnies

I am 5:10 120lb I need gear for daily rides that look good
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Originally Posted by Red legs
I am 5:10 120lb I need gear for daily rides that look good
Speedos and shirtless. Be sure to shave your legs, chest and back and arms.
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Don't worry... cycling clothes look good on slender people. It's us "big boned" folks who have to worry. Just avoid vertical stripes.

I look for good-name items on sale. You can often find good deals for Pearl Izumi in the Amazon. For example:

Amazon.com: Pearl Izumi Quest Jersey - Men's: Sports & Outdoors

You can also find good "everyday" items at a good price at places like Nashbar.

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I just got 2 pair of the bib versions of these in small. i'm 5'7 and the straps are fairly tight.. so they may not be too tight for 5'10. The shorts part should be the same and fit awesome.

Castelli Evoluzione Short - Men's | Backcountry.com
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Funny thing about this is that you will pretty much look like a really hardcore cyclist/climber and will look good in pretty much any cycling clothing.
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Yeah it's the fatties that look terrible in lycra. Just wear a polka dot jersey cuz you must be riding everybody off your wheel on the hills.
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I have a pair of Zero RH+ bibs and when they say small, they mean it. You can find some good deals at Backcountry from time to time.

Never had any luck with Pearl Izumi or Performance brand stuff. Those are always too big.
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Medium bibs fit perfect ...but i am stuck in between a medium and large jersey due to my chest and arms (Ive been known to lift a weight or two )...its pretty annoying
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Originally Posted by zymphad
Speedos and shirtless. Be sure to shave your legs, chest and back and arms.

That's just ridiculous. If you don't shave your eyebrows too, then there's no point!
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