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Old 10-05-10 | 12:19 PM
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Deciding between Jersey's

I'm looking at these:

Descente Coolmatic:
https://www.performancebike.com/webap...551_1080834_-1

Capo Cima:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Descente Helios:
https://www.performancebike.com/webap...551_1080812_-1

Craft Performance Tour:
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._400000_400060

Can anybody comment about these Jersey's in Small, how they fit you and what your chest size is?

I'm 5'10", 142 lbs, slim build, chest size 35" - trying to figure out if the Small in these will fit me snug w/o drape.

Either the Capo or the Craft are the two I'd like to choose between.

The Craft Small is a 36"-37" chest size.

Anybody out there with a Small Capo Cipa Jersey who'd care to comment about the fit?
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Old 10-05-10 | 12:23 PM
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IMO, Craft fits on the tight side, so the small would prolly be fine.
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Old 10-05-10 | 12:40 PM
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Sounds good, leaning towards the Craft right now.

Curious if there are any Capo users out there?
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Old 10-05-10 | 12:40 PM
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I have the Descent Coolmatic and love it. I won't talk about size/fit since I am built completely different from you and am a large.
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Old 10-05-10 | 12:46 PM
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Buy each and then return what you don't want. Or go to a real store and try some on. About half of my jerseys don't fit how I'd like them due to the trial and error internet buying method. I usually bought at ~50% off so it evened out over time, but just saying.
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Old 10-05-10 | 01:12 PM
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Buy each and then return what you don't want. Or go to a real store and try some on. About half of my jerseys don't fit how I'd like them due to the trial and error internet buying method. I usually bought at ~50% off so it evened out over time, but just saying.
Yep, I'm forced to use this method basically.

Family Business and 50 hour work weeks make it difficult to spend time shopping around. It's the same time I could be using to ride.

eippo1's comment really helps. I know it's on the tight side and that's exactly what I'm looking for so I feel good spending that $109 knowing it'll probably fit like I want it to.
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Old 10-05-10 | 01:24 PM
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I have trouble fitting into a lot of jerseys. Smalls from European brands are often too big for me as well.

If you are experiencing anything like this, then I would recommend you look at XS sizes.
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Old 10-05-10 | 01:54 PM
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Yea, if it isn't on the tighter side, it tends to get baggy on me.

Most of those jersey's only go down to a Small, that's why I'm not so sure. The Capo, I think, is European therefore it might be too big.
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Old 10-05-10 | 01:57 PM
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Yea, if it isn't on the tighter side, it tends to get baggy on me.

Most of those jersey's only go down to a Small, that's why I'm not so sure. The Capo, I think, is European therefore it might be too big.
European jerseys run smaller than American jerseys. I have a couple of race cut Castelli jerseys that are small, but are big on me. A few brands like Garneau make XS sizing that fits me pretty well. Check out www.realcyclist.com for some great deals on good jerseys.

A huge problem with me are the back pockets. If I put anything in there (say a phone), my jerseys always sag down to my ass.

Oh well, I guess that's what I get for having a small torso.
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Old 10-06-10 | 04:12 PM
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Decided to go with the Louis Garneau XS

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Old 10-06-10 | 04:17 PM
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I have that exact same jersey.

Good choice. It fits pretty well (it's still just a tad too big).
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Old 10-06-10 | 04:22 PM
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Haha ! I hope it fits me good so I don't have to deal with returning it.

Now I need to start looking into cold weather gear.
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