Pearl Izumi

I bought a large based on other PI jerseys, I own and the size chart which indicated it should fit quite snug on me. I measure my chest at 43 inches and prefer jerseys to fit pretty snug this jersey fits at least as large as the XL size in the size chart pretty loose on me, especially around the torso. it's not the worst. I just prefer a pretty snug fit so I'll still use this for summer lunch mountain bike rides. I just wish I'd bought a medium instead of a large.

The product is great and comfortable albeit too big. I used the size guide online and it said I should get XXL. All of my Pearl Izumi shorts are XL. Never having worn bibs before, I figured this was right. After receiving them and trying them on, I should have gone with the XL. After reviewing the site's return policy, it would have cost me the same as buying them at regular price. I decided to keep them and live with it. If I ever get another set, I will buy someplace with a better return policy in XL.

I have two pairs of these; one small that is extremely tight to get on and off, though once on it is not overly tight. BUT, the small ones stay snug around my upper biceps. The second pair, bought maybe 2 years after the first, is medium, precisely because the small was undersize. And sure enough, it is easier to get on and off, but now drops down at the upper arm, exposing skin between my jersey and the sun sleeve, which is exactly what I want to avoid.

Bigger biceps might be the answer, but I don't want to be a sprinter. A jersey with tighter sleeves might also work, but a tighter jersey is not going to fit well everywhere else, so I think I am stuck.

So they are nice, they work, but be aware of the size issue.

I've worn Pearl shorts for nearly 40 years and seldom been disappointed. The current edition of the Pro Shorts are no exception. The chamois is comfortable and provides good padding without being too thick or bulky, keeping 45 to 55 mile rides comfortable. The leg grippers have no problem keeping my knee or leg warmers in place. There's no issue with seams. The slightly lower cut in front works well whether I'm on the hoods or in the drops, without exposing my gut when walking into the coffee shop. They are not inexpensive, but shorts are not a place to cut corners. BTD often has these 25 to 30% off, which is a great deal! I'm 6' 2", 165lbs and wear size medium.