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road bike clothing for the big people

  • 30-12-2011 11:19pm
    #1
    kingerae86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 112 ✭✭


    im picking up my first road bike tuesday.
    what sort of gear do you's were on them?
    is it all lycra or is there anything else thats good?
    im 6ft3 and 100kg so doubt ill find any to fit me properly....
    i was told to get decent shorts or i would be very saddle sore :o
    any recommendations welcome


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  • #2
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    Im the same height but heavier, Ive worn 2xl and 3xl bib shorts and 3xl tops while 107kg. Thats with Santini. My team jersey is 4xl and fits the same as the santini's.

    Id recommended 2xl shorts as your first purchase, problem is some brands differ with their sizing.


  • #3
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    These are great to wear under normal clothes

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-pro-padded-undershorts/


    padding shouldnt be a big deal with the right saddle, what I like about the cycling under shorts is that they stay in the one place and dont start to cause friction problems.


  • #4
    reilig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭reilig


    I'm the same height but heavier too. Some xl shorts will fit me but all xxl will fit. The biggest sizing problem for me is jersies. xl will fit me in normal clothing. It tales a xxl in some jersies. My boards jersey is a comfortable xxxl. Its about the same size as a normal xl t-shirt. I got a gift of a campagnolo shirt recently which is xxxl and its about the size of an L shop bought t-shirt. Its trial and error I'm afraid.


  • #5
    Miklos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Miklos


    I'm 6'2 and 90kg and find it hard to buy jerseys, so I'd recommend trying a few on for size. With shorts you can usually follow the sizing guides, they're pretty accurate. Definitely get shorts or you'll be in a world of hurt if you're doing any long rides.


  • #6
    Donie75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭Donie75


    I'm not as tall but a good bit heavier. I discovered the Prendas website recently. www.prendas.co.uk. They do lots of big sizes and they have sizing charts for all their cloths.
    Santini are a very good brand and do up to 3 or 4xl.
    You could start with winter Bib Tights or Bib Shorts with leg warmers. Then get a windproof jacket and a baselayer.

    Wiggle do their own brand called DHB and it's often reduced and well priced. It's good stuff too.


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  • #7
    kingerae86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 112 ✭✭kingerae86


    cheers guys,
    i ordered some dhb pro padded undershorts in xxl to be safe.
    picked up some xxl bib tights from lbs,along with xxxl jersey and an xl jacket.
    which all fit perfect.as was said trial and error.
    its mad the difference in brands and sizing.
    thanks for all the replies


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