Jersey; lightweight, race fit, no sagging areas...?

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TheDarkInstall
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by TheDarkInstall

Thanks for all the suggestions.


1415chris wrote:Go size lower. Have Climbers, no issues, but the jersey doesn't snug me perfectly, that's my body fills in it nicely ;)
I found previous pro aero to have slightly tighter fit than climbers (the same sizes).


I can't go a size lower. I wear an S size, and the XS is too tight for my skeleton. I am 177cm, 62-64kg, and don't have any fat on me; the XS simply doesn't fit my frame. I don't have an abnormal body ratio anywhere (apart from the massively oversized nob, obviously), so this is a sizing issue with Rapha. I have seen others mention this in reviews and comments too.

The Pro Aero looked good, until I saw it in the flesh. It isn't as breathable as the Pro Climber jersey, and I really need something as light as this, due to living in a hot country which gets silly in summer.

Will check out all the other suggestions and see what they are like.

Cheers

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TheDarkInstall
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by TheDarkInstall

Oh yeah, and I am fully aware of the concept of club and race fit. See the title of the thread for evidence of this ;)

ChiZ01
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by ChiZ01

champ sys summer jersey. lots of mesh panels throughout

rothwem
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by rothwem

TheDarkInstall wrote: I am 177cm, 62-64kg, and don't have any fat on me; the XS simply doesn't fit my frame.


Ah, I think I found your problem. You need to work on your supplementation. I recommend india pale ale to correct the problem. Perhaps if its the winter time, a porter or a stout will work. Start with 16 oz/day and work your way up from there, within four weeks your jerseys will be more snug around your midsection.

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