Livestrong Jersey
07-18-06, 07:37 PM
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Livestrong Jersey
So there I was today waiting for the ups guy with my new jersey. He finally comes and I grab the package open it up and try out teh new threads. I went with the xxl for a little extra room. I pull it over my head and look in the mirror......and its so tight I can't breath. I have other xxl's that fit fine. I kinda was looking forward to wearing it. Oh well I guess itys going back. Shopping online can be a challenge.
07-18-06, 07:42 PM
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Could you give us your measurements so when we order a Livestrong we won't get the wrong size? I normally take a medium in most jerseys, large in Santini and Exte Ondo. (5'8" 38" chest)
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07-18-06, 08:16 PM
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I usually wear a L in PI and Descente (6'2, 42" chest), but the Nike jerseys run small. My Disco and LiveStrong are XL's. In all cases, now that I've lost some weight I favor a tighter-fitting jersey... 
It's the euro-cut... Nike has gone with this for their jerseys too. Euro companies tend to make a more form-fitting jersey.
DrPete
It's the euro-cut... Nike has gone with this for their jerseys too. Euro companies tend to make a more form-fitting jersey.
DrPete
07-18-06, 08:22 PM
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Ha.. I ordered a size 7 jersey last week (stated that size 7 was 42-44in chest - of which I'm a 40-42, but I like my cycling jerseys to have some breathing room)... well, I received it today... it said XXXL on the tag! It was huge!! There isn't much variety of cycling clothing around in stores near me, so unfortunately online is usually my best bet... it's a constant struggle finding something that fits right though.
07-18-06, 08:51 PM
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I recently ordered a Milram EURO Size 2 jersey that hasn't come yet. But my Nike Disco is a small which fits well but not tight enough. I wonder if the european sizes are smaller than american sizes because europeans are typically smaller than americans and not obese.
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Same thing with Torelli, I had to go up from my usual Medium to a large to get a fit. I was pretty bummed until my riding buddy explained that it had to be an "Italian" large because they were so scrawny.
