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[Closed] Road jerseys for tall but thin folk

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Looking for a road jersey but struggling to find one that fits properly. I'm 6'5 and slim, meaning that they either fit well in the chest/body but are too short, or they're long enough but too baggy.

I tried on two by Castelli and Endura that were pretty much spot on (the Castelli, in particular, was spot on in the body in size L), but both a little short.

Are there any brands that are known for sizing up quite long while remaining slim fitting?


 
Posted : 21/03/2013 12:56 pm
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Are you usually XL?

If so maybe try this...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=50088&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom

I have the medium one and it's lovely, very long and quite a close fit.


 
Posted : 21/03/2013 1:01 pm
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That does look nice, but I think XL is going to be too big. I normally take L in clothes, and the L was certainly the best fit in the Endura and Castelli.

I've heard that Sportful might be worth a try?


 
Posted : 21/03/2013 4:47 pm
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we have a few team riders who are short and slim and we get our jerseys custom made, if you wanted a custom jersey we could get one tailor made for no extra cost, only the cost of the jersey


 
Posted : 21/03/2013 4:53 pm
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Just thought I'd provide an update, in case anyone else is in a similar position.

I tried a Sportful jersey and it was pretty close. The fit was fantastic in the body, but again it was ever so slightly short. I ended up getting a Castelli Prima, which was slightly longer than the other Castelli I had tried previously and so fits perfectly. Really pleased with it.


 
Posted : 07/04/2013 8:44 am