Racey jerseys that are long on the body

[ScotHill]

I'm 6ft5 with a relatively normal 34" inside leg, so a lot of my height is torso. Any recommendations for snug jerseys that are long in the body? Everything I've tried is too short (which includes Santini Karma Luce, Northwave Extreme 4 XXXL, Endura Pro SL XXL, Funkier Isparo Elite XXL, and probably a couple of others).

The only thing that really fits is a Mountain Warehouse top, it's a thicker material and a loose but not flappy fit, but I'm looking for something more lightweight and snug.

Anyone tried Torm jerseys?

[louiebaby]

I've found the Rapha Core and Brevet a bit shorter, but the Pro Team Training to be a bit longer. They're all from a couple of years ago, but their returns policy is pretty good. Incidentally, I find the Pro Team skinsuit to but quite long in the body. (I'm 6'8'', but my height is more in my legs.)

[Marcellus]

Have you tried no pins? I think they can make bespoke kit after a body scan.

[defblade]

Bib shorts can cover the join

[ScotHill]

My wife did suggest a cummerbund.

[Harpoon]

I've got a Torm T17 jersey in large but I'm a mere 6'1. Fit is good for me, though I would say I have reasonably average body (just a shame about having an enormous noggin which excludes the vast majority of bike helmets for me)

[ScotHill]

Harpoon said:

just a shame about having an enormous noggin

A Sniper's Dream (©Bob Mortimer)

I've ordered an L, XL and XXL from Torm in various colours (very few brighter colours available though), so will hopefully end up keeping one of them, looks like a good little company to support.

[Harpoon]

ScotHill said:

A Sniper's Dream (©Bob Mortimer)

I've ordered an L, XL and XXL from Torm in various colours (very few brighter colours available though), so will hopefully end up keeping one of them, looks like a good little company to support.

From memory Torm is only two guys but when I was asking about sizing, they responded very quickly. I also like how they don't tear the arse out of the prices. There seems to be a trend for brands to be charge well over £100, if not £150 for a jersey now.

[dontdobends]

Harpoon said:

ScotHill said:

A Sniper's Dream (©Bob Mortimer)

I've ordered an L, XL and XXL from Torm in various colours (very few brighter colours available though), so will hopefully end up keeping one of them, looks like a good little company to support.

From memory Torm is only two guys but when I was asking about sizing, they responded very quickly. I also like how they don't tear the arse out of the prices. There seems to be a trend for brands to be charge well over £100, if not £150 for a jersey now.

Lusso do a merino s/s for £70 and it's made in the uk
They also do bespoke fit, but that costs extra

[ScotHill]

I ended up with a Torm XL (which was a thicker material than I'd have liked and seemed to hold a lot of water when it got wet but we'll see how it goes, might be a good cool dry day jersey) and a Santini XXXL (!) which feels great and fits almost perfectly but I've not worn it on the bike yet.

[TDi]

Hi, I also have a long torso and short legs, Stolen Goat ordered me a race jersey with extra length so worth talking to them, not sure if it can be done with all of their designs or not.

[chris7676]

This is one of the reasons I find one piece skinsuits better as far as summer gear is concerned.
I'm actually surprised most of them fit so well unlike 'jerseys'. Mind you my legs are longer.

[louiebaby]

chris7676 said:

This is one of the reasons I find one piece skinsuits better as far as summer gear is concerned.
I'm actually surprised most of them fit so well unlike 'jerseys'. Mind you my legs are longer.

My Rapha one piece skin suit thingy does seem pretty long in the body, but places the pockets quite high up my back...

[ShortShift811]

Marcellus said:

Have you tried no pins? I think they can make bespoke kit after a body scan.

Our club kit is NoPinz and is naturally pretty long in the body too. Don't know if they make any off the shelf kit though?

[Gruffy]

6'4" (80kg) and another fan of speed suits. I've found the BioRacer (and therefore Stolen Goat) to be a decent length through the back. Rapha is long enough. My favourite jerseys are Endless but they're cut for a Spanish racing snake and come up short. I've got a couple of custom-sized NoPinz suits for racing because nothing really fits me perfectly, off the shelf.

[chopper602]

Harpoon said:

(just a shame about having an enormous noggin which excludes the vast majority of bike helmets for me)

This was me until recently - after trying on a multitude of helmets, finally got one to fit Bell 4Forty XL circumference of 61-65cm. Had to get it mail order as no-one had store stock (from tiso.com)