Newbie Bike Clothing questions specif. Verge Sport

[Biciclista]

sounds good to me!

and welcome to TE!

[chilidogbeagle]

sounds good to me!

and welcome to TE!

Thanks! Another question, if I might... any advice and arm & leg warmer sizing? and actually Verge Sport sizing in particular, I'm 5'6" and weigh 127 (+/- cookies/chocolate) and I'm usually 4/6 in reg clothing. I figured I'd get a size medium for the sport cut jersey and a size small in the bib shorts but how does someone figure out sizing for unisex warmers?

[Biciclista]

you want the small size arm warmers. I hope they fit you.
but remember, you can always order both small and x small (if it exists) and send back the one that doesn't fit. You want a snug fit on arm and leg warmers.
I never could wear leg warmers they didn't stay over my knees. So I wear knickers and knee socks but I'm a way different kind of cyclist from you.

[aicabsolut]

Thanks! Another question, if I might... any advice and arm & leg warmer sizing? and actually Verge Sport sizing in particular, I'm 5'6" and weigh 127 (+/- cookies/chocolate) and I'm usually 4/6 in reg clothing. I figured I'd get a size medium for the sport cut jersey and a size small in the bib shorts but how does someone figure out sizing for unisex warmers?

If you're looking at sport cut, are you ordering men's? I think women's is only race or club.

I'm about your size, and in Verge unisex leg and knee warmers, I wear XS.

Size chart: http://vergesport.com/store/sizing.p...iezka=&szukaj=

For most cycling clothing brands, when in doubt, order smaller.

[marni]

For most cycling clothing brands, when in doubt, order smaller

I would make an exception with Terry stuff which seems to run small- I have normal shoulders size 34 bra and their small seems quite snug on me. I always end up ordering a medium.

The other one that I have bought from that seems to run small is Apres Velo although I adore their sense of humor, the kicky designs and their whole joyous attitude and attention to detail.

[ny biker]

For most cycling clothing brands, when in doubt, order smaller

I would make an exception with Terry stuff which seems to run small- I have normal shoulders size 34 bra and their small seems quite snug on me. I always end up ordering a medium.

The other one that I have bought from that seems to run small is Apres Velo although I adore their sense of humor, the kicky designs and their whole joyous attitude and attention to detail.

Hmmm, I can wear a S, M or L in Shebeest jerseys, depending on the style.

[SheFly]

If you're going to try 'cross in New England (woohoo!), you might want a long sleeve jersey as well. Arm warmers are ok to a point, but the long sleeve jersey would be a better purchase IMO. I hardly EVER wear arm warmers when riding or racing, except when the morning starts out cool, and warms up drastically.

I wouldn't purchase INSTEAD OF, but IN ADDITION TO if you are just starting out.

Oh - and if you think you are a M (and wear a size 4/6 normally) you want a size S jersey. When you're riding, you want it to be snug - provides less wind resistance.

SheFly

And ps - any questions about New England 'cross or racing in general - happy to help! Welcome to TE.

[Pedal Wench]

I might add a pair of regular shorts too. You can ride both days on a weekend without worrying that the shorts aren't going to dry overnight, and some days, I just can't be bothered with bibs.

[chilidogbeagle]

For most cycling clothing brands, when in doubt, order smaller

You mean some day, I'll even grow to like the feeling of wearing sausage casing? lol. I'm not a lover of tight clothing. Don't get me wrong... it's not like I dress like I'm particularly "observant". Stuff that clings just doesn't do it for me. I will heed all of your advice on the sizing and recommendations.

I have purchased reg shorts, too and will def buy a long sleeve jersey as I approach cross weather and fall riding, in general. I also have tights (reg & thermal) from all of my running, which is really my true love.

Thank you SO much for all of your input... this is unchartered territory for me and I'm very excited. I've just in the last two months completed cancer treatment again (4th time since 1988) and the imperative for me now is to do everything I've always wanted to do and even some stuff I said I'd never do. Cyclocross and maybe a sprint tri would both fill the bill for this year!

[wavedancer]

Welcome to TE and also Cape Cod Cycling! If you can come to the meeting this week at the Radisson, 7:30, we should have sizing samples to try before we order. I look forward to meeting you, and we should be starting up the Monday night women's ride soon. PM me if you want more info!

And definitely do 'cross this fall! We need more Cape women out there!

Linda

[aicabsolut]

I dunno...I really don't need to stop that much. Did 75 miles 2 weeks ago and drank 4 bottles and didn't need a pee break. I don't do ultra distance cycling, and it sounds like the OP doesn't either.

Getting a kit on the snug side is more about eliminating chafing and getting improved aerodynamics for racing than it is about being comfortable in lycra. It shouldn't constrict your movement on the bike, but it's not necessarily going to be a particularly comfy outfit to just hang out in.