Calling all larger cyclists… where do you get your kit from?

Calling all larger cyclists… where do you get your kit from?

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MrBig

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3,052 posts

135 months

Tuesday 15th August 2023
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I need some bib shorts and outer shorts, but I’m not paying £100 each for the privilege (talking to you FLAB)!!

Any suggestions please folks?

defblade

7,578 posts

219 months

Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Sounds like you're at one end of the bell curve, so finding decent bibs at reduced prices shouldn't be toooo bad.
Try the discounters first - Start Fitness, Sports Pursuit
Then the sale sections on your favourite sites - eg Merlin, Tredz
Lusso seem to do larger sizes than average and always get reviews which praise their performance vs price (I've got a 20+ year old long sleeve top from them which is still my favourite in winter!)

Fast and Spurious

1,507 posts

94 months

Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Jacamo!!

Scabutz

8,044 posts

86 months

Tuesday 15th August 2023
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A fellow fatty cyclist. Decathlon is the place to go. They do up to 3XL. Best to order online though as the stores don't seem to hold a great deal of stock.

RC1807

12,869 posts

174 months

Wednesday 16th August 2023
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Decathlon, or Wiggle for DHB or Endura kit

lufbramatt

5,419 posts

140 months

Wednesday 16th August 2023
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Prendas Ciclismo appear to do up to 8xl in jerseys and 5xl in shorts. Really nice stuff and they do some lovely retro repro stuff.

KobayashiMaru86

1,289 posts

216 months

Wednesday 16th August 2023
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Not got from there myself but Fat Lad at The Back? I've bought decent stuff from Lusso which had decent sizing.

hoegaardenruls

1,222 posts

138 months

Thursday 17th August 2023
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RC1807 said:
Decathlon, or Wiggle for DHB or Endura kit
I'd second this for Endura kit, shorts especially, as it's pretty hard wearing as well..

julianm

1,578 posts

207 months

Thursday 17th August 2023
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Trikot Express have some 5XL & 6 XL Nalini stuff which is good quality - not much of a range but 40% off at the moment -
https://www.trikotexpress.de/en/King-sizes/
- found them very good. They have a size chart.

I've found some Dutch club clothing on Ebay in sizes 7 8 & 9 at very low prices & it's been great. Look for 3xl or 4xl or the numbers.
The Dutch tend to be a lot taller & heavier than the Italians.....
Good luck & keep riding!

MrBig

Original Poster:

3,052 posts

135 months

Friday 18th August 2023
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Thanks everyone. Never would have thought to look at Jacamo, so will do that, then a trip to Decathlon at the weekend I think.

Bathroom_Security

3,427 posts

123 months

Friday 18th August 2023
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Endura stuff was good quality at a reasonable price for me when I was 105KG. Decent fitting too.

Castelli is very small....


irc

8,052 posts

142 months

Friday 18th August 2023
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How big is big? At 6ft3 and 16 and a half stone Decathlon XXL stuff fits.

MOBB

3,750 posts

133 months

Saturday 19th August 2023
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Have a look at the GCN store, their bib shorts are great value

https://shop.globalcyclingnetwork.com/products/gcn...

cliffords

1,706 posts

29 months

Saturday 19th August 2023
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I read the title as lager cyclists so opened the thread .
I don't have a bike .

ClaphamGT3

11,479 posts

249 months

Saturday 19th August 2023
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Fat lad at the back?

Fundoreen

4,180 posts

89 months

Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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When a normal person (lol) buys something large and its still tight I can see the problem.
I think product sizing has been adjusted to salve egos of the tiny lol.

Squadrone Rosso

2,867 posts

153 months

Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Fat lad at the back is excellent kit. Not cheap but great fit, comfort & quality.

Salted_Peanut

1,507 posts

60 months

Tuesday 29th August 2023
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cliffords said:
I read the title as lager cyclists so opened the thread .
I don't have a bike .
beer

loskie

5,576 posts

126 months

Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Endura Humvee stuff

You dont need specific cycling tops



Cycling shorts do help though

anonymous-user

60 months

Wednesday 30th August 2023
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www.tallandchain.co.Uk

Not large but taller. A 6’7” friend set up a clothing company for tall cyclists a while back, the kit is quite nice