Hi Trevour
Thanks for the review and sorry that you were disappointed with this item.
The Tor jacket is snug however we do have other jackets with a roomier fit - for example our Rain jacket or one of our wind/waterproof jackets. It's probably worth considering one of these as an alternative - I am fairly sure that these are the largest jackets that you will find and although not as warm as the Tor, they are still great for layering and will certainly do for a fair/changeable day of cycling.
“It fits great. Pleased with fit and material....but as I chose 'unbranded' I was disappointed that the neck collar had 'fat lass' written all around it. I know I'm a fat lass. Everyone who sees me knows I'm a fat lass, but I don't particularly want a label showing it. What this means is, that I have to have it zipped up at all times and don't have the option of undoing it. I also have to wear a cycling neck tube to cover it up, because it quite often turns down, showing 'fat lass' yet again”
Hi there, we're sorry you're disappointed with the name on the inside of the collar. This is standard on all our kit, we deem it very discreet, especially on the Tor where the inside of the collar is quite textured, so it's quite hard to read! The graphic is less than half a cm in size so we think you can relax about it being spotted!
“I like the jacket, and ordered my size based on the size chart . To my surprise, it runs small. I contacted the store and they “will do an exchange- buyer pays for return postage”. Since I live in the US, shipping back to get a different size is too costly. Guess I’m just stuck! Lessons learned!”
“I love the gear that is made. It’s a great fit and comfortable for the bigger cyclists. I’m 19.5 stone and have struggled to find good quality gear but this great stuff.”
“I have purchased kit from you guys before, but have since moved to the US, so the exchange rate is a killer. However, I needed some new bib shorts, and my old ones (size 6) were getting a little tight, so I ordered the next size up (size 7). However, they fit way tighter than the older ones. It almost feels like they are two sizes smaller that my previous set.”
“Delivery pretty prompt and sizing ok... bigger than anticipated but will do the job. However, if I had bought this jacket for riding in winter I would have been very disappointed as the fabric is actually quite thin. For me, it would have to be worn over a thick thermal to provide adequate warmth for a winter ride. I have other jackets in Tempest fabric and they are thicker. I will use as an alternative to a wind proof when I need a bit of extra warmth .”
“I'm 5'9, 14stone. I bought size six, feels like any other brand tbh. Suited to slimmer/taller cyclists than me.
The pad isn't amazing either, DBH ones I've bought for half the price were better.
They are ok, but not worth the price tag.”
“I found the top good quality material and construction, however I did find the sizing came up really quite generously. I measured just over a 40 so went 42, then switched to 40 and was great around shoulders and chest, but still came up loose around the torso and below the boobs, and also a little on the arms when out riding that rode up a little (which surprised me!). I don't have a huge chest but thought it might have had a curvier fit. Great long body length though. Would have got a 38 if they made them.”
“Personally, I’d say not long enough for that chest size..!
Once it’s on , if you bent over to ride a bike it would be 1/2 way up your back..!!
So , going to try a extra fat size and see..😜x”
“I had been eyeing up the following jacket for several months, finally took the plunge and ordered it, was a bit disappointed with it was I thought as winter jacket it would be slightly thicker material fits well though,still going to need to have a couple of base layers on underneath it to keep warm enough, as it's costs a lot slightly disappointed with it!”
“The arm warmers are great and I would have marked a 5 had it not been for the fact I had to pay an additional £2 to the Royal Mail before I could have them delivered! Not the money just the principal”
“Very very short, should be called the shimmy half base layer.
Warm, thin, and does the trick. But is the worst fitting item I have bought so far to date from FLAB.
Good enough, but no cigar for this one.”
