I just can't seem to get the right jersey fit

dhtucker4 · Jul 24, 2011

I think the new Pearl Izumi (except for the most expensive one) jersey the sleeves are too wide. Some Louis Garneau jerseys are European sizes (you need to get a size up), but sometimes European jerseys (especially the Italian ones) use multiple jersey outfits, but it's a rule of thumb if it's a full-zip I order one size up, but if it's a short zip I go two sizes up. Louis Garneau is French-Canadian and they use U.S. sizes, and so do most Castelli jerseys (except for the race jerseys). I never found a Nalini jersey that fit me, and that goes double for Nalini bibs.

Anything by Assos is very expensive...

JulieD · Jul 24, 2011

Oh quit complaining. ; ) Women's jerseys and bibs all fit differently and there isn't as much selection.

bas · Jul 25, 2011

Lose some weight?

Seriously though, there are race fit and club jersey sizing (have extra gut room).

milkbaby · Jul 25, 2011

FTR said:
Sorry that jersey looks too big for you.
I cannot see where it looks too tight anywhere.
And it looks too long too.

Cycling jerseys are supposed to be tight fitting and body hugging.
They are not supposed to fit like snuggies.

I agree with this guy. Way too loose for my tastes. I wouldn't worry too much about how it looks versus how it functions. I prefer fairly skintight yet not restrictive while in riding positions. I am 5'6" and 130-135 pounds and usually wear an XS which seems crazy to me but that's the way it goes... Usually the sleeves are then on the short side, but that's the best compromise for me.

You can try a bunch off ebay for a lot less than retail and just resell the ones you don't like without taking much of a hit. I think I've actually made money on some of the stuff I resold!

BostonG · Jul 25, 2011

I once got an Italian jersey - nice quality. Luckily, I guessed right by ordering a size up but I was pretty apprehensive. I mean I'm 5'4", 130pds with a 38" chest and 29" waist and I got a medium. It fits almost right but is still tight in the chest and arms - what kind of mutant wears the small then? A pro I guess - they're all cyborg's anyway. It's definitely hard to find a good fit.

Zeekster - OMG dude, do some curls!

PatrickVeg · Jul 25, 2011

I prefer mine to be a little snug - not too tight (and not like the arms in the photos)... I rode behind someone on Sunday with a jersey that said Bejing on it... looked like a great jersey.

Where do you buy yours? LBS? eBay?

OnTheRivet · Jul 25, 2011

I have the same problem, long legs short torso. I always go a size smaller and let the upper stretch over time. I hate when the rear of the jersey hangs too low.

jmx · Jul 26, 2011

Best fit I've found for me is Hincapie "Race cut", medium. I'm 6'1" 160lbs. I suspect you'll have to keep searching until you find just the right fit for you, but I think if you lost just a few lbs the hincapie might be perfect for you.

RickRandhawa · Jul 26, 2011

I like buying in person, theres gotta be a place somewhere. I must have tried at least 8 before I found one that fit me how I wanted. Unfortunately, after losing some weight, now it doesn't look all that good on me anymore

AndrwSwitch · Jul 26, 2011

I gotta say, there's a part of me that likes the less selection aspect of riding with a team. I wear the best-fitting jersey out of two fits and a size run of each. I wear the best-fitting shorts out of a size run of one style. If I replace my road frame, it's going to be the best-fitting I can get through our sponsors. Then I don't think about it anymore.

Sebastionmerckx · Jul 26, 2011

Large in Castelli is your size,imo. The jersey you have on is actually slightly loose on you compared to the fit I go for in Castelli. What I would say you should do is actually avoid that specific jersey if you feel it's too tight in the chest and just order another Castelli jersey in that same size. Try the Podio.

I just can't seem to get the right jersey fit

dhtucker4

JulieD

bas

milkbaby

BostonG

PatrickVeg

OnTheRivet

jmx

RickRandhawa

AndrwSwitch

Sebastionmerckx

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