The New FatCyclist Gear: Order Now

07.19.2016 | 11:48 am

A Note from Fatty: My Rockwell Relay report will resume on Thursday. 

I’m incredibly excited to show off, start selling, and — this is especially awesome — start shipping immediately — the new Fat Cyclist gear. I’m doing things a lot differently than I ever have this time. Here’s how and why:

• Smaller quantities: I really don’t want to beg my readers to buy stuff from me. I’d much rather make too few of things than have to do a big ol’ fire sale later. 
• Different look for men and women’s gear: You’ll notice the men’s and women’s designs are completely and utterly different this time. This has allowed me to not have design compromises for either, and has resulted in the two best-looking designs I’ve ever had.
• Available now: This stuff is in (mostly) in-stock. If you order today, we’ll ship tomorrow. However, the women’s gear has turned out to be a lot more popular than I expected, and I’ve re-ordered more. So depending on the size you order and when you order, you may need to wait to get your gear ’til August, in which case your order will say so.

A Few Notes About Questions, Shipping Costs and Availability

• If You Have Questions About Sizing or Shipping or Whatever: Please email ryan@dnacycling.cc. 
• Shipping is a flat fee of $5.95 within the US; $25.00 outside the US. 
• For Men’s Gear: we will ship immediately. 
• For Women’s Gear, we will ship immediately for in-stock items, but will ship in August for items noted as (August). If any items in an order are noted for August delivery, all your items will ship in August.

Men’s Century Jersey

This is, without question, the second-best-looking Fat Cyclist jersey ever made (many women have let me know that the women’s jersey is better-looking), and it’s also the absolutely best-made, best-fitting one. It’s a light, comfortable material, which breathes nicely but is not a pure race-cut mesh, which means you can wear it from Spring clear into Autumn.

This is DNA’s “Century” cut, which means it’s a little looser-fitting than the race cut. For those of you who are comparing to recent Twin Six sizing, this means DNA Century cut fits a little looser than the equivalent Twin Six pattern. More to the point, I fit fine in a Medium DNA Century jersey, but need to wear Large in Twin Six.

This is going to be your very favorite jersey, and it’s the one I’ll be wearing at the Leadville 100, as well as on most every training ride.

Details:

• Fabric: Hydro Fit
• Respire Moisture Management
• Ergo Stretch Performance
• Front Comfort Banding
• Full Hidden Zip
• 3 Full Back Pockets
• Audio Port
• Relaxed Fit
• Made in Italy

Want to Complete the Kit?

• Men’s Bib Shorts or Men’s Asolo Bib Shorts
• Striped Performance Socks
• Blue Summer Sock and/or Yellow Summer Sock

Men’s Race Bib Shorts

Until I tried out DNA bib shorts, I was a Rapha bibs guy. Sure they’re expensive, but the fit and high-quality chamois were worth the spend. Here’s the thing, though: I haven’t bought any Rapha bibs lately, because I no longer need to.

These Race Bib Shorts are that good.

They’re incredibly comfortable, they’re absurdly light, and the chamois is simply outrageous. Honestly, at less than half the price of an equivalent pair of Rapha bibs, these are every bit as good. And of course, they go with the new Fat Cyclist jersey a whole lot better.

A Note About Sizing: These fit approximately the same as your old Twin Six shorts (but are about twice as good, to be totally honest, and the chamois isn’t even comparable).

Details:

• Fabric: Performance Lycra With Miti Shield Endurance
• 4 Cm Compression Banding
• Smart Panel Design
• Ergo Body Positioning
• Suspension Braces
• DNA HD Ergo, 3 + Hr Chamois
• Made in italy

Men’s Asolo Bib Shorts

OK, I want to be completely honest: these are plain black bib shorts. No big Fat Cyclist logo, no bright colors. Just — quite simply — the best deal in top-of-the-line bib shorts you’re ever going to get.

For one thing, these bibs go with every jersey you own, not just with the new Fat Cyclist jersey (although these bibs definitely go with the Fat Cyclist jersey).

More importantly, these bibs are just off-the-charts good. Incredible chamois, beautiful, comfortable material and fit. And of course, made in Italy.

Even if you get a pair of the Fat Cyclist bibs, you should probably get yourself a pair of the Asolo bibs for the days you don’t wear the Fat Cyclist jersey.

Details:

• Fabric: Compression Power Base Lycra
• Anatomic Cut and Pattern
• 5 cm Compression Banding
• Integrated Suspension Braces
• Cytech Multi D Comp Carbonia 5 + HR Chamois

Striped Performance Socks

These are bold socks, and not everyone is going to have the confidence to wear them. If you just can’t make yourself do it, that’s OK. You could wear the Blue Summer Sock or the Yellow Summer sock (or one of each, which is my preference) and still look great.

But if you’re remotely daring, I will tell you this: the striped socks look awesome with the Fat Cyclist Men’s shorts and jersey.

Details

• Double Welt Top for Comfort and Fit
• Arch Support Reduces Foot Fatigue and Increases Circulation
• Smooth Toe-Seam Adds Comfort
• Mesh Instep Aids in Breathability
• 88% Poly / 8% Nylon / 2% Elastic / 2% Lycra 

Blue Summer Sock and Yellow Summer Sock

These Socks go amazingly well with the Men’s Fat Cyclist kit, but they go even better if you wear one blue one and one yellow one at the same time. Sure, that means you’ll have to buy two pairs of socks, but you know you’re going to lose one sock before too long anyway. By buying a pair of Blue socks and a pair of Yellow socks, you’ll get to watch with interest to find out whether in the end you lose both of one color first, or one of each. Exciting!

Details

• Double Welt Top for Comfort and Fit
• Arch Support Reduces Foot Fatigue and Increases Circulation
• Smooth Toe-Seam Adds Comfort
• Mesh Instep Aids in Breathability
• 88% Poly / 8% Nylon / 2% Elastic / 2% Lycra

Women’s Century Jersey

Every cycling woman (my wife, my daughters, my sister, my niece, friends) I know tells me this is the best-looking Fat Cyclist jersey ever made, and it’s also the absolutely best-made, best-fitting one. It’s a light, comfortable material, which breathes nicely but is not a pure race-cut mesh, which means you can wear it from Spring clear into Autumn.

This is DNA’s “Century” cut, which means it’s a little looser-fitting than the race cut. For those of you who are comparing to recent Twin Six sizing, this means DNA Century cut fits a little looser than the equivalent Twin Six pattern. More to the point, I fit fine in a Medium DNA Century jersey, but need to wear Large in Twin Six.

This is going to be your very favorite jersey, and it’s the one The Hammer and, the Monster are wearing at the Leadville 100, as well as on most every training ride.

Details:

• Fabric: Hydro Fit
• Respire Moisture Management
• Ergo Stretch Performance
• Front Comfort Banding
• Full Hidden Zip
• 3 Full Back Pockets
• Audio Port
• Relaxed Fit

Want to Complete the Kit?

• Women’s Race Shorts
• Polka Dot Socks

Women’s Race Shorts

These shorts look great — I mean, just look at them — but they’re more than just great-looking. The Hammer tells me that these shorts don’t bind at the waist, the chamois is super-comfortable, and of course it’s a lot easier to take care of peeing than it is with a pair of bibs.

Also, The Hammer would like me to let you know that she wear a Small (while she normally would wear a Medium), because she has no butt. This is worth pointing out, I guess, because The Monster wears a Medium…because evidently she still has a butt. You have no idea how uncomfortable I am talking about my wife and daughter’s butts.

Details

• Fabric: Performance Lycra with Miti Shield Endurance
• 4 Cm Compression Banding
• Yoga Waist Banding
• Smart Panel Design
• Ergo Body Positioning
• DNA Ladies HD Ergo, 3 + HR Chamois

Want to Complete the Kit?

• Women’s Century Jersey
• Polka Dot Socks

Polka Dot Sock

The Women’s Fat Cyclist kit is bold, blue and beautiful…and these socks bring that look to a whole new level. I know, you didn’t even know there is another level. There is another level, though, and you’ll almost certainly reach it by getting these socks.

Details

• Double Welt Top for Comfort and Fit
• Arch Support Reduces Foot Fatigue and Increases Circulation
• Smooth Toe-Seam Adds Comfort
• Mesh Instep Aids in Breathability
• 88% Poly / 8% Nylon / 2% Elastic / 2% Lycra

And now, just some photos of my family, friends, and me wearing the new gear:

The Hammer and me on Mt. Nebo, wearing the (not for sale) race-cut version of the men’s jersey and Asolo shorts

Annnd…the view from the rear.

Ben, on the attack.

Lindsey and The Hammer, post-Crusher.

The Hammer runs alongside The Monster at the Crusher finish line. Note: Froome totally copied The Hammer, who started the whole “running to the finish line in biking shoes” trend.

Almost there!