It’s my first time getting into higher range cycling clothes ( very tight fitting aswell). I love the look but I’m unsure of when is it getting into the too small/ too tight territory. For example with PNS the first picture in gray is a full Mechanism L and the green a full XL.
I believe it’s meant to be worn as tight as possible but does the lycra stretches a little more and you can “settle into it” after a few wear, or out of comfort you should always go for the bigger size to have some room to move more easily. Trying it in a shop is not the same as on a bike and I would like your opinions before spending 300$ on a set.
Thanks everyone
( for reference I’m 1m96 and 86kg)
by V0dsK
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Your face is visible in the background reflection in the second pic, if you’re bothered 😂
For me, tightness wise, it’s mostly a feeling of whether I feel comfortable in it (i.e. tight is fine but it shouldn’t feel constraining) and whether I think it’d still feel comfortable after 3h of riding in it.
Simply from the looks of it, tightness wise I’d say it’s good but the full mechanism one looks a bit on the short side, make sure you have some leeway to lean forward like you would on your bike 🙂
L looks good. I am XL in Mechanism and i am 96kg
ur PNS is too small
Same with most things in life. If it feels right it probably is. If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
If it feels like the shorts are biting into your skin at the waist and leg cuffs, they’ll likely be uncomfortable long term.
On the other hand, if you can shimmy then around your hips and the legs can slide up and down easily, they’re too loose.
You’re looking for shorts that fit, not constrict.
I’m a woman, but for me— with bibs, too small means shoulder straps digging in, and the chamois riding up. And with jerseys, too small means the armpit holes and collar are too tight. If you feel it pinching in certain places when you try it on, then those areas are going to bother you in 6 months, too. I have PNS gear that I probably should have sized up, thinking it may stretch out or wear in or whatever, and it didn’t. But that’s just a testament to the high quality, I guess.
Anyway, pay attention to the seams and look for any pinching. If it just generally feels snug all over, that may be the “race fit” you’re going for, and you’ll get used to it. But if it’s uncomfortable in certain areas, size up.
For what it’s worth, both of these kits look great!
It all comes down to how the clothing feels on you, if it feels right it is right.
What a clown
I know when it’s busting at the seams
Jersey color fades if stretched, yours look ok though
If the bibs are too small around the hips, you’ll feel it when imitating the cycling position