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Clothes for the larger cyclist

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Old 13-04.-2007, 07:18 PM   #1
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Default Clothes for the larger cyclist

Just bought a Langster for my 14 mile e/w commute/fitness ride but I need advice on clothing. All the major cycling manufacturers (Altura etc.) only go up to XL where I would need at least XXL or maybe XXXL. So for now,until I get some weight off, what kit would you venerable sages suggest for me to use to get me by for the next few (warmer) months? Oh, by the way, I'll need a packaway waterproof jacket....any recommendations? I'm in Sussex, England.
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Old 14-04.-2007, 01:46 AM   #2
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Just bought a Langster for my 14 mile e/w commute/fitness ride but I need advice on clothing. All the major cycling manufacturers (Altura etc.) only go up to XL where I would need at least XXL or maybe XXXL. So for now,until I get some weight off, what kit would you venerable sages suggest for me to use to get me by for the next few (warmer) months? Oh, by the way, I'll need a packaway waterproof jacket....any recommendations? I'm in Sussex, England.

well, I purchase some padded shorts from "aerotechdesigns". they have clothing that goes up to 4xl... as far as longevity, I got them last season, and am still wearing them (though, I will need to get some smaller pairs as I they are starting to be too big for me...)
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Just bought a Langster for my 14 mile e/w commute/fitness ride but I need advice on clothing. All the major cycling manufacturers (Altura etc.) only go up to XL where I would need at least XXL or maybe XXXL. So for now,until I get some weight off, what kit would you venerable sages suggest for me to use to get me by for the next few (warmer) months? Oh, by the way, I'll need a packaway waterproof jacket....any recommendations? I'm in Sussex, England.


I cannot help you on the large clothing sizes, although I would point out that American made cycling clothes tend to be larger than European clothes with the same size tag.

For the waterproof jacket I have been using a Carradice Duxback Rain Poncho purchased from St. John Street Cycles ( http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/category...Ponchos-549.htm ) for several years. It is a very durable piece of clothing that I have even used during hurricanes. No, I was not cycling during a hurricane, but I did have to be outside.
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