Another newbie

[SadieKate]

If you're broad in the shoulders and narrow in the hips, you'll probably be OK with the jerseys that have eleastic at the bottom. It's annoying when it rides up. I've also got broad shoulders and find that staying with set-in sleeves (rather than raglan) is my best bet. A word of caution on men's jerseys - they can be vary long. I had several that I finally gave away because I started biking before they made much women's stuff. The jersey catches on the saddle nose when I'm mounting. On a mtbike this can be dangerous.

[SadieKate]

yes, dear.
More panels = a better anatomical fit. The shorts can be built "shaped" for cycling. 6 or 8 is most common for a anatomical fit.

Irulan

Thank you, ma'am. I haven't sewn clothing in soooo long and I hate sewing on stretch fabric. That's why I use the pros for alterations.

[Melody]

I have more of a problem with men's jerseys than women's. I have hips, and a slightly thinner waist, so the jersey just creeps up and bunches up around my waist.

I have very very slight hips. Friends and I talk about the "Asian-no-*ss" thing. heh. I definately have that.

What's annoying, of course, is manufacturers assume that if you're big, so is your butt. Makes clothes shopping difficult at times. *sigh*

Mel

[SadieKate]

Call Susan or any the folks at TE. I've described my fit issues to her and they've been a pro at guessing what will work between all the different brands. I love our sponsors because they (most of them) are girls, ride and use the stuff they sell. If the one you're talking to doesn't know, she'll just turn to someone else in the room and ask them. It's gosh darn wonderful -- as opposed to one of the guys at my LBS who just figured out last week what a shelf bra is.

[photosRphun]

LOL, making me laugh!

great suggestion to call TE also! thanks!