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Just updated the wiki, but wanted to ask if anybody had any idea of the armwarmer sizing? I always seem to struggle with them as I have long, skinny arms so they're either too short or too baggy. I normally have my girlfriend go at them with a sewing machine but I'd rather not do this, but it is easier than having to lift weights 
Fugazi said:
Just updated the wiki, but wanted to ask if anybody had any idea of the armwarmer sizing? I always seem to struggle with them as I have long, skinny arms so they're either too short or too baggy. I normally have my girlfriend go at them with a sewing machine but I'd rather not do this, but it is easier than having to lift weights
Good point, I have pipe cleaner arms (they only exist to change gear, brake and stop my nose bouncing of my stem) but they are full on inspector gadget length.
Luckey said:
Gruffy
Great work again!
Am I correct, there is only the one size fit chart for all variations?
Would you recommend going up one size when going from XXL Quadri to pro Bodyfit.
As I understand it, the Bodyfit is intended for a 'less athletic' frame in any given size, but cut to give the same kind of fit that a skinnier shape would get in the equivalent size Quadri. If that makes sense. As such, I'd go with true measurements.Great work again!
Am I correct, there is only the one size fit chart for all variations?
Would you recommend going up one size when going from XXL Quadri to pro Bodyfit.
Luckey said:
Gruffy
Great work again!
Am I correct, there is only the one size fit chart for all variations?
Would you recommend going up one size when going from XXL Quadri to pro Bodyfit.
I don't know if it helps as I'm at the the other end of the size range, but I've tried on Quadris and I have a Bodyfit (albeit in other designs). Great work again!
Am I correct, there is only the one size fit chart for all variations?
Would you recommend going up one size when going from XXL Quadri to pro Bodyfit.
With a 96cm chest I'm at the low end of medium on Bioracer's charts. Whilst a medium Quadri gave a relaxed fit, enough for me to prefer the closer fit of the small Quadri, the medium Bodyfit was aero tight. My stomach isn't properly flat though and I'd tried the Bodyfit on with my low-waisted, wide-strapped, too small Castelli "race" bibs, which have a lift-and-present Wonderbra effect on my middle-aged-spread. Worried I looked like a football smuggler I exchanged it for a large, which in hindsight was a mistake as its no longer tight enough to eliminate flapping. I'm almost certain now that had I tried it on with my other, more normal waisted, bibs then the as-per-the-size-chart medium Bodyfit would have fitted just right.
Assuming you want an aero rather than flappy fit, if it's your chest rather than stomach that's the larger, then in my opinion you can trust the charts. If it's your stomach that's larger, and provided it's not lorry-driver sized, you can probably still trust the charts but perhaps steer clear of wearing it with bibs cut for 5% body fat Tour pros.
Edited by SixPotBelly on Sunday 22 February 15:35
SixPotBelly said:
Luckey said:
Gruffy
Great work again!
Am I correct, there is only the one size fit chart for all variations?
Would you recommend going up one size when going from XXL Quadri to pro Bodyfit.
I don't know if it helps as I'm at the the other end of the size range, but I've tried on Quadris and I have a Bodyfit (albeit in other designs). Great work again!
Am I correct, there is only the one size fit chart for all variations?
Would you recommend going up one size when going from XXL Quadri to pro Bodyfit.
With a 96cm chest I'm at the low end of medium on Bioracer's charts. Whilst a medium Quadri gave a relaxed fit, enough for me to prefer the closer fit of the small Quadri, the medium Bodyfit was aero tight. My stomach isn't properly flat though and I'd tried the Bodyfit on with my low-waisted, wide-strapped, too small Castelli "race" bibs, which have a lift-and-present Wonderbra effect on my middle-aged-spread. Worried I looked like a football smuggler I exchanged it for a large, which in hindsight was a mistake as its no longer tight enough to eliminate flapping. I'm almost certain now that had I tried it on with my other, more normal waisted, bibs then the as-per-the-size-chart medium Bodyfit would have fitted just right.
Assuming you want an aero rather than flappy fit, if it's your chest rather than stomach that's the larger, then in my opinion you can trust the charts. If it's your stomach that's larger, and provided it's not lorry-driver sized, you can probably still trust the charts but perhaps steer clear of wearing it with bibs cut for 5% body fat Tour pros.
Edited by SixPotBelly on Sunday 22 February 15:35
Craikeybaby said:
Typical. I'm bang on the cusp of L/XL (106cm chest) is the mountain bike jersey sized to be baggy already?
Interested too - TBH i've always bought everything in XL as I like a loose fit but have dropped a stone in the last 6 weeks and sit in the L sizing according to the chart. If they suggest they are already generous then I may revise but TBH if it ends up too big i'm sure i'll be able to find someone who misses the boat who fancies it.Pot Odds said:
Craikeybaby said:
Typical. I'm bang on the cusp of L/XL (106cm chest) is the mountain bike jersey sized to be baggy already?
Interested too - TBH i've always bought everything in XL as I like a loose fit but have dropped a stone in the last 6 weeks and sit in the L sizing according to the chart. If they suggest they are already generous then I may revise but TBH if it ends up too big i'm sure i'll be able to find someone who misses the boat who fancies it.Can everybody please be sure to update their order details on the wiki thread.
If you ride with or know anybody who is listed but hasn't added their size to the wiki can you please give them a nudge. I'm sure there are many who don't check back here regularly and don't know that we're ready to order.
If you ride with or know anybody who is listed but hasn't added their size to the wiki can you please give them a nudge. I'm sure there are many who don't check back here regularly and don't know that we're ready to order.
Fugazi said:
Just updated the wiki, but wanted to ask if anybody had any idea of the armwarmer sizing? I always seem to struggle with them as I have long, skinny arms so they're either too short or too baggy. I normally have my girlfriend go at them with a sewing machine but I'd rather not do this, but it is easier than having to lift weights
Just quoting myself for reference.After some digging around I've found a sizing chart for the Bioracer armwarmers, hope this helps anybody else who was wondering what size to order.
Fugazi said:
After some digging around I've found a sizing chart for the Bioracer armwarmers, hope this helps anybody else who was wondering what size to order.
Top digging! Gruffy, humble apologies after you put the effort in applying your design to it, and then raised the question of minimums on it with Bioracer, all at my request but I've taken myself off the winter jacket list.
I took the bike off the trainer last week for a real ride, during which I learnt (a) I'd much rather ride outside in the cold a couple of days a week than exclusively train inside in the warm and (b) making do until May with just summer gear and a cheap ebay shell isn't going to work. Bought some Fiandre NoRain stuff on sale at the weekend and I'm hoping that's me sorted for winter gear now.
Have added myself to the Tempest list instead though. I can see now that one of those could be ideal for spring and autumn.
Again, apologies. I'd offer to take the wind all the way from Cambridge to Pall Mall but I don't think you'd be happy riding that slowly.
I took the bike off the trainer last week for a real ride, during which I learnt (a) I'd much rather ride outside in the cold a couple of days a week than exclusively train inside in the warm and (b) making do until May with just summer gear and a cheap ebay shell isn't going to work. Bought some Fiandre NoRain stuff on sale at the weekend and I'm hoping that's me sorted for winter gear now.
Have added myself to the Tempest list instead though. I can see now that one of those could be ideal for spring and autumn.
Again, apologies. I'd offer to take the wind all the way from Cambridge to Pall Mall but I don't think you'd be happy riding that slowly.
Gruffy said:
Can everybody please be sure to update their order details on the wiki thread.
If you ride with or know anybody who is listed but hasn't added their size to the wiki can you please give them a nudge. I'm sure there are many who don't check back here regularly and don't know that we're ready to order.
When are you placing the order? I may swap to the road Jersey but want to size myself this week. If you ride with or know anybody who is listed but hasn't added their size to the wiki can you please give them a nudge. I'm sure there are many who don't check back here regularly and don't know that we're ready to order.
Gruffy said:
Can everybody please be sure to update their order details on the wiki thread.
If you ride with or know anybody who is listed but hasn't added their size to the wiki can you please give them a nudge. I'm sure there are many who don't check back here regularly and don't know that we're ready to order.
I've put myself down for a large for the time being to make sure I get one, but if you hear back about the fit of the All Mountain Jersey I may move up to an XL.If you ride with or know anybody who is listed but hasn't added their size to the wiki can you please give them a nudge. I'm sure there are many who don't check back here regularly and don't know that we're ready to order.
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