Originally Posted by
talbert
So where do us larger folks buy Jerseys that don't make us feel like we're wrapped tight in plastic wrap? I'm 5'7 203 lbs. My torso is like a tree trunk. Every Jersey I try on feels like I'm supposed to be 150lbs and joining the Tour De France. I've bought XXL and still 90% of them feel like they are for maybe 175 lb guys then.
I got lucky and my LBS Jersey fits nice. Just like I would expect one to fit. Basically a snug T-Shirt. Every other Jersey feels like I'm trying to squeeze in to a Small or Medium when I wear an Xtra Large (even when the Jersey says XL or XXL). I've tried every bike shop in the area and feel extremly frustrated. Sizing charts online and in the shop are so far off....
Please help...
Jersey sizing is all over the map. When you look at or order jerseys, look for "club cut" and not "race cut." The latter is designed for 150 pound fellows.