Loose fit cycling tops
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Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
I rather like the look of those. Sadly just in S and L so not big enough for me. Can't find them anywhere else.
wintergreen
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Im pleased with the ones I bought, For a fiver each they have turned out to be a great buy, If they sold more colours I would have bought a lot more of them.
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Over The Hill
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This thread seems to have come back to life again! Thanks for suggestions. I am following them up. I am sure the advice is helpful to many of us.
It is an odd thing. I am 5ft 9 and just over 12 stone which makes me just in the "normal" weight band. I am not fat but just a bit thick around the middle as men get when they are 53.
When buying cycling gear I feel like a leper and that perhaps I am doing something I should not do as so much of the gear is aimed at very fit, thin young people. Perhaps there is an opening for Saga or Marks and Spencer to bring out a range of cycle gear- all baggy and beige, with expandable waistbands.
It is an odd thing. I am 5ft 9 and just over 12 stone which makes me just in the "normal" weight band. I am not fat but just a bit thick around the middle as men get when they are 53.
When buying cycling gear I feel like a leper and that perhaps I am doing something I should not do as so much of the gear is aimed at very fit, thin young people. Perhaps there is an opening for Saga or Marks and Spencer to bring out a range of cycle gear- all baggy and beige, with expandable waistbands.
wintergreen
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- Sunny Manchester
These http://www.startfitness.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=4070,4781&CAT_ID=4926&P_ID=44930 as mentioned in this thread turned out to be a good buy.
Im 5'11" with a 40'/41" chest and a little spare around the middle. The large fit me like a regular polo shirt but with the added advantage of a longer back with a small discreet zipped pocket n the seam on one side. Just big enough for a wallet and keys.
The quality is remarkably good for the price. The material is more like a polo/tee shirt than a cycling shirt and has kept its shape after 3 or 4 washes.
I bought 2 thinking it wasn't a great deal to lose if they were no good but I think I will order more, its just a shame they don't have them in any other colour but grey .
If you are looking for a more casual top which isn't skin tight I think you cant go far wrong with them.
Im 5'11" with a 40'/41" chest and a little spare around the middle. The large fit me like a regular polo shirt but with the added advantage of a longer back with a small discreet zipped pocket n the seam on one side. Just big enough for a wallet and keys.
The quality is remarkably good for the price. The material is more like a polo/tee shirt than a cycling shirt and has kept its shape after 3 or 4 washes.
I bought 2 thinking it wasn't a great deal to lose if they were no good but I think I will order more, its just a shame they don't have them in any other colour but grey .
If you are looking for a more casual top which isn't skin tight I think you cant go far wrong with them.
vickster
Legendary Member
Evans do a pearl Izumi tour jersey in a greeny blue which is a relaxed fit, lovely colour too
http://m.evanscycles.com/products/pearl-izumi/quest-tour-short-sleeve-jersey-ec061241
20% off too
http://m.evanscycles.com/products/pearl-izumi/quest-tour-short-sleeve-jersey-ec061241
20% off too
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
Boo. That's a deal breaker for me. The one must-have thing for me in a cycling jersey is a back pocket big enough for my waterproof jacket.
Maybe we should go into business together and seek crowd funding. I can see it now "OverTheHillTrousers" advertised in the sunday supplements in a choice of colours with names like "Stone" and "Clay", which actually mean beige.Edit. My mind is racing: Instead of "winter gilets" we will, of course, offer "winter cardigans" and we'll be selling tartan (beige based, natch) overshoes. Also we could do accessories like a knitted bidon-cosy.
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wintergreen
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- Sunny Manchester
Bib shorts with belt loops for those of us who like that belt and braces security.
Soltydog
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Cheers for the heads up on these, half price now only £35 less another 10% if you use the code sale10 £31.50, be rude not to
Soltydog
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- near Hornsea
http://fatladattheback.com/ These should be okay for the larger amongst us. Just ordered a pair of bibs from them, but having ordered 3 jerseys today, thought it best not to order another just yet 
e-rider
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I think you need to re-assess your situation - 33" waist, 41" chest, 12 stone in weight - I doubt you are carrying much on the gut - get a grip!
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Over The Hill
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Really I am not too bad but I am just rather chunky around the middle.
Soltydog
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- near Hornsea
My mavic jersey arrived on Monday & I wore it today. Its a very generous fit & I should have probably got a size down, but having had poor sized tops recently I opted to play safe. Might be a bit too loose though as setting off to work at 4am this morning the cold air blew straight up the sleeves & was chilly for a few miles till the sun started coming up
