48"-50" chest "quality" SS Jersey(s) wanted...

[nickAKA]

Doing a bit of shopping for my BiL who's on the brink of doing his first half century and on the path to greater fitness... He's a big lad (at the moment) so finding something that will fit and not leave him fretting about his shape too much is a challenge.
We're good for bibs but the jerseys are proving a bit more difficult, so I'm hoping somebody has downsized and has some excellent condition, good quality jerseys gathering dust. He's intending doing some club runs and the peer pressure will be strong, so looking for something 'nice' but not too in-your-face... the Spanish love loud but the ex-pats are a touch more reserved so anything not too OTT that will blend in, and ideally not team jerseys.
The plan is to get him down to an XXL or below over the summer so they shouldn't be in use too long, hence looking 2nd hand.
Can anybody help?

 

[tom73]

Tried https://fatladattheback.com ?

Good quality and tasteful. If he's bothered about the branding they do a stealth range so one will know.

 

[NorthernDave]

Prendas have some Santini Great Ocean Race tops in larger sizes to clear (£20)

https://www.prendas.co.uk/products/cadel-evans-great-ocean-peoples-jersey

 

[vickster]

Prendas have some Santini Great Ocean Race tops in larger sizes to clear (£20)

https://www.prendas.co.uk/products/cadel-evans-great-ocean-peoples-jersey

Being Italian they probably aren't that large!

Www.cycle-clothing.co.uk used to do inexpensive kit in large sizes

E.g. 4xl is 48-50
https://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/bsk-venti-short-sleeve-cycling-jersey-red-2807-p.asp
https://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/bsk-venti-short-sleeve-cycling-jersey-blue-2791-p.asp

Always worth looking at Altura clearance site too

 

[nickAKA]

Being Italian they probably aren't that large!

Www.cycle-clothing.co.uk used to do inexpensive kit in large sizes

Always worth looking at Altura clearance site too

Had a look at that shirt on prendas - 5XL = 46-47" - WTF??? I've generally found santini OK but that's hilarious...
Altura I find snug (personally) but I'll have a look, cheers.

 

[vickster]

Had a look at that shirt on prendas - 5XL = 46-47" - WTF??? I've generally found santini OK but that's hilarious...
Altura I find snug (personally) but I'll have a look, cheers.

I think Altura only go up to 46 but he might be ok with relaxed

https://www.altura.co.uk/products/detail/AL25TEM/team-short-sleeve-jersey/?ng=

Pearl Izumi sizing can be more generous in the relaxed styles being an American brand

Avoid anything in a race, form, or semi form fit!

 

[Pale Rider]

Say no to cycle jersey fascism - just wear a t-shirt.

 

[nickAKA]

I think Altura only go up to 46 but he might be ok with relaxed

https://www.altura.co.uk/products/detail/AL25TEM/team-short-sleeve-jersey/?ng=

Pearl Izumi sizing can be more generous in the relaxed styles being an American brand

Avoid anything in a race, form, or semi form fit!

It's a nightmare, I know what fits me but it's been trial & error over the last few years... tempted to go for Lusso 2XL which claims 46-48" just because I trust their sizing. If they did a 3XL it'd be a no-brainer.

 

[vickster]

It's a nightmare, I know what fits me but it's been trial & error over the last few years... tempted to go for Lusso 2XL which claims 46-48" just because I trust their sizing. If they did a 3XL it'd be a no-brainer.

Normal sports top as above?
Or FLAB brand

Presumably he’s already on a strict calorie control diet and exercise regimen?

 

[NorthernDave]

Being Italian they probably aren't that large!

Www.cycle-clothing.co.uk used to do inexpensive kit in large sizes

E.g. 4xl is 48-50
https://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/bsk-venti-short-sleeve-cycling-jersey-red-2807-p.asp
https://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/bsk-venti-short-sleeve-cycling-jersey-blue-2791-p.asp

Always worth looking at Altura clearance site too

Yep - most of my tops are XL. Checking the sizing guide, I got a 3XL in that top and it's a good job I did!

 

[vickster]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fat-Lad-...hash=item2f18819524:m:mmwofibaffzAcneuJv5pk1Q

 

[tom73]

FLAB do a range that go up to 58in and everything in between down to a 36in

 

[nickAKA]

Presumably he’s already on a strict calorie control diet and exercise regimen?

Ermmm...

Relying purely on calories burnt as far as I can tell but even the longest journey begins with a single pedal stroke

Stage one is getting the exercise regime in place; once that's sorted (and he's doing well, really well) the rest will follow.

 

[nickAKA]

Ermmm...

Relying purely on calories burnt as far as I can tell but even the longest journey begins with a single pedal stroke

Stage one is getting the exercise regime in place; once that's sorted (and he's doing well, really well) the rest will follow.

This is his next big planned ride... pretty challenging!

 

[vickster]

Ermmm...

Relying purely on calories burnt as far as I can tell but even the longest journey begins with a single pedal stroke

Stage one is getting the exercise regime in place; once that's sorted (and he's doing well, really well) the rest will follow.

Wrong way round...as is oft quoted...you can’t outrun a bad diet. First up no booze