Originally Posted by
avidone1
I really like cycling jerseys. They have those 3 back pockets that I utilize every ride, they are moisture wicking, reflective and look cool.
Problem is I am having trouble finding one that is an ideal fit. Xlarge is way too big, but Large is fine at the chest, but very tight at the
waist. I've tried Canali, Pearl Izumi, Cannondale, Garneau, and some lesser brands but can't find the right fit.
In regular American T-shirts a size Medium fits me just right. Anyone know of a cycling outfitter with standard American sizes?
Post your actual chest, waist (above your navel, not where your pants hang on your hips), and hip measurements to get recommendations from same sized people instead of random subjective impressions less likely to work for you.
I'm wearing a medium T-shirt now, although I wear XS and XXS bike jerseys for a good fit with a 34" chest and 26" waist.
1. Bike jerseys are supposed to be snug so they wick sweat and don't flap annoyingly in the breeze.
2. With vanity sizing you can't rely on the labels - a guy with a 36" chest could fit anything from XS to M depending on brand. Ignore the label, take your measurements, and start with the manufacturers' size charts.
3. Most manufacturers have at least two cuts - race fit which tapers more in the waist, and club which fits more like a T-shirt. Some have a lot more - Louis Garneau has relaxed fit, comfort fit, standard fit, racer fit, and aero jerseys which stretch to fit. Standard is about like some companies' race fits. You want a looser fit.
Top to bottom - LG aero, racer-fit, standard all the same size. The more relaxed fits add 2-4 inches in circumference to standard fit.
