Looking to get a jersey for the five boro bike tour and was just wondering how it should fit?
For small: Wraps my arms, no gap. I can feel it across my chest if my spread my arms across. And I can also feel the fabric across my back when I lean over. Length wise, wrists on the top of my butt.
For medium: Lose on the arm, not restrictive. Chest and back, can't feel it when I'm spreading my arms for reached over. Rests on the lower part of my butt when pulled down.
Maybe I don't have the right shape for this brand?
by lost12
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If you just want a jersey and you like the fabric go for the s. None is really fitting tho. Plus it’s pretty ugyl but that’s just my opinion.
Man I like interesting jerseys. But the look on that jersey was interesting probably like late 90’s my man. lol
You want something more fitting than that. I promise something more fitting WITH bibs will look more appealing.
It’s a [common problem](https://cyclingscoop.com/gear/best-cycling-jersey-fit-beginners/) to buy jerseys too big, and I think that’s also the case here. Size down; you may even try XS if they have it.
I actually like the design. Hope the fit works out, but snug is better
Are you planning on wearing bib shorts?
Jerseys are meant to fit based on your position on the bike as opposed to standing, so they won’t be as stretched in terms of length when you’re on the bike, and also bib shorts will go up past your waist to cover that rise that you might be feeling, same with the back. You ideally don’t want it loose and scrunching up either when you’re on the bike.
If you’re planning on wearing regular shorts, then a regular gym top might be better, granted you won’t have the pockets
Cycling jerseys are cut for a forward riding position, not standing upright. When you’re on the bike the small will feel completely different to standing in front of a mirror – that tightness across the chest when you spread your arms? On the bike that just becomes normal tension.
For a casual ride like Five Boro on a flat bar you don’t need race-tight, but the medium sounds too loose from what you’re describing. The small sounds like the right call.
I co-run a small cycling apparel brand (Caffeine and Cranks) so I spend more time thinking about jersey cut than I probably should, but the basic rule is: if it feels tight standing up straight, it probably fits right on the bike.