Jacket recommendations for tall cyclist (6’5”)
Any other yetis out there with recommendations for riding jackets? Especially with adequate sleeve length.
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Castelli everything has always been my go-to. I'm 6'5" with ape arms.
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Hincapie also typically fits me really well at just below 6’3 with EXTREMELY odd dimensions.
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6'4" with proportional arms here. Castelli XXL.
But honestly, not even that is 100% safe, because they're not fully consistent with their sizing. And are you 6'5" and big, or the 6'5" equivalent of Chris Froome? |
6' 5" @ 225 here with long torso and arms, I also found a surprisingly good fit with Castelli XXL. Granted not a ton of research as I was in Italy at the time with a storm expected and had few options, but I'm still very pleased with the fit of both my minimalist packable rain cape and heavier jacket. I do also have an XXL Pearl Izumi that fits well in the arms, but is actually a bit loose in the torso for my taste, seems you hit XXL and most brands assume a heavy mid section. Nice that Castelli accommodates long arms and broad shoulders, but doesn't assume a significant belly.
Although I wear Rapha and Assos bibs their jackets are a no fly zone. Hope that helps. |
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7mesh sleeves jackets typically have a little extra arm length. I'm selling an xxl gore in the classifieds that will def fit you.
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6'4" with 35" sleeves. I've found a couple of Bontrager jackets which work well, although they are not long in the torso. Super lightweight but extremely warm.
https://road.cc/content/review/12281...ftshell-jacket No longer made but still available out there on the Intertubes: https://www.ebay.com/itm/BONTRAGER-R...-/223658806370 The '360' variant uses the same (thicker) material front and back. I weigh 185. I would second the remarks on Castelli, you never know whether you are going to get XXL or L. Nice stuff, but I stopped buying it for this reason. Tim |
I've no experience with their jackets, but Aerotech Designs makes tall cycling jackets. I have a pair of their tall bibs and they are decent quality, not much discernable difference in feel (for me) between Rapha Classic bibs, except the aerotech have longer straps/legs and a different leg gripper. I do have one of their basic tall short sleeve jerseys and the body is definitely a little longer than other brands... although for whatever reason the short sleeves were shorter than any other jersey I own so I don't wear it that often as it feels too short.
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I'm 6'3" and LOVE my Castelli Alpha.
Check out the Castelli Gabba long sleeve jersey. While not a jacket, it is surprisingly very warm and has been my go-to as of late. |
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