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Jersey for top heavy rider

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  • September 24, 2015 at 4:03 pm #24851
    thobson

    Hi

    Can anyone recommend a suitable brand or type of jersey for me? I’m a bit top heavy (more of a swimmers build) – I’m a 42/44″ chest but only a 34″ waist. I really like the look of the Castelli Gabba 2 but I think the fit would not work for me.

    Any recommendations are much appreciated!

    Thanks

    Toby

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  • September 30, 2015 at 1:03 am #860487
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    thobson

    So after trying 20+ jerseys
    So after trying 20+ jerseys from many manufacturers (I know I’m the customer from hell!) I’ve come to the conclusion that cycling isn’t for me :”( I guess I just don’t have the right figure for cycling clothing. I appreciate all the comments here though and hopefully this thread will be useful to others 🙂

    September 27, 2015 at 5:04 pm #860485
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    MattEdd

    Think my Gabba is a 3XL, I’ve
    Think my Gabba is a 3XL, I’ve got a 46″ chest though and archaeologists arms 🙂

    September 27, 2015 at 11:51 am #860483
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    Leviathan

    I’ve tried on and thinking of
    I’ve tried on and thinking of getting an XL Gabba and I’ve ONLY got a 40″ chest. Better to be the way you are than the 40/36 Man Sausage I am.

    September 27, 2015 at 8:30 am #860481
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    johnrh

    Altura kit in XL works for me
    Altura kit in XL works for me and I’m a similar size.

    September 27, 2015 at 7:04 am #860479
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    adriandhart

    Also Endura kit is good for
    Also Endura kit is good for the larger rider. Being a Scottish company they don’t follow the Italian sizing that a lot of other companies do. Endura’s sizing is similar to what you would normally buy for normal clothing. The quality is excellent too.

    September 25, 2015 at 9:21 pm #860477
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    thobson

    Thanks for all the helpful
    Thanks for all the helpful comments. I’m going to try a Gabba in XL and 2XL and see if either is suitable for me.

    September 25, 2015 at 7:17 pm #860475
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    flyingpitman

    Hi Toby I am a 46″ chest and
    Hi Toby I am a 46″ chest and 36 and a half waist.I bought a Gabba 3XL and it is superb fit.I would also recommend it.Why not take advantage of Wiggle and other company’s who accept no nonsense returns.I was put off as the size chart had said 45 1/2″ chest,I used Wiggle’s chat line to ask loads of questions,they are extremely helpful.The jersey has plenty of give and fits well.I have used it in 2 hours of rain and was only slightly damp on my baselayer.I put that down to sweat.I have used it on days of about 15-16 c and it breathes well.If your still undecided have a look at Assos as they are also great fitting.
    Good luck

    September 24, 2015 at 6:40 pm #860473
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    fustuarium

    Beats me. I’m similar but if
    Beats me. I’m similar but if they fit in the body the arms are really tight. Why do cyclist have such scrawny t-trex arms? Seems weird to me to think folk couldnt knock out a set of chinups. I couldnt even get my forearm down the sleeve of one rain cape in the biggest size. Nevertheless, best fit I’ve found (but not tried the jerseys) is Vulpine.

    September 24, 2015 at 6:39 pm #860471
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    2 Wheeled Idiot

    I found sportful to be quite
    I found sportful to be quite broad shouldered and I used to be a county level swimmer (although still fairly skinny with broad shoulders).
    I know this may not be too easy but just try lots of different kit on

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