Comments on: 2016 Leadville 100 Race Report, Part 4: Familiarity

By: rb

rb — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 20:29:20 +0000

Leapfrogging Fatty was my race in a nutshell, until the implosion. It was fantastic to be riding the LT100 competitively with friends (until the implosion).

So cool to see the race unfold through Fatty’s experience. Can’t wait for the next part where I get to re-live my single greatest moment of the race. — Rohit

By: BotchedExperiment

BotchedExperiment — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:36:47 +0000

Shut up and pedal harder! Hahahaha

By: BotchedExperiment

BotchedExperiment — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:36:11 +0000

Shut up and pedal harder!????????

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 17:55:47 +0000

I just wanted to let you know that my girlfriends and I have had more comments on our new Fat Cyclist kits than any other kit we have ever worn! All positive, some pretty funny with regard to the “fat cyclist” printed across the back. We knew we wanted a DNA kit for Lotoja this year but never got around to designing one then we saw yours. Major kudos to whoever came up with the design. It is really flattering/comfortable and if we can’t be fast, it’s nice to be cute (or at least have a really cute kit!)

By: LT

LT — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:41:17 +0000

As a REALLY fat cyclist I will weigh in on the DNA vs T6 sizing. At the far end of the spectrum there is not much difference between the T6 3xl and the the DNA 5xl jerseys. I also noticed it when I picked up a wool 5xl DNA jersey a while back. It was smaller then my favorite Surly Wooly at 2xl.

However the bib shorts fit more as expected and the straps are actually long enough to fit comfortably. They have become my new favorite shorts.

I really liked the fact that the items were available to be shipped right away. It was awesome to place my order and have the kit show up in about 3 days.

By: Brian in VA

Brian in VA — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:18:02 +0000

What I learned most from the comments today is that some people suck at climbing (I’m very much among that group) and that it’s okay to do so.

You have no idea how you’ve made my day!

By: AKChick

AKChick — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:52:19 +0000

Just wanted to weigh in on the whole DNA jersey/shorts fit on the ladies side.

I buy the same sizes that I did for TwinSix gear (XL for the jersey and M for the shorts), but the difference is that the DNA jersey is not baggy and the shorts are tighter. I notice mostly in the arms (I have bigger upper arms). Once you have everything on, it is without a doubt, the most comfortable kit I’ve ever worn. You really don’t even notice you are wearing anything. Like being naked, only better. :)

I love the compression of the shorts and even though they fit tighter, I don’t have a muffin top. My biggest problem is that I’m very busty and the jersey tends to ride up in the front. They aren’t as long as the TwinSix jerseys so that is something to keep in mind if you are a busty gal. Even though everything is more of a Euro fit, it is very flattering. I swear it makes me faster (maybe the compression in the shorts?). I’m not in nearly as good of shape as I’ve been in years past and I set a QOM (until an elite triathlete unseated me – whatcha gonna do?) and had my second best ride on a hill climb wearing my DNA kit. It’s just amazing stuff. I am going to see if I can get a local vendor in Alaska to carry it so I can buy it here. :)

Fatty – the women’s kit is outstanding and I’ve noticed a lot of the guys love it. Perhaps offering the same or similar color scheme for the guys might be a good idea in the future. The latest women’s kit is my favorite (though I do love the pink/white/black color scheme too).

Thank you so much for partnering with DNA. They are awesome!!!!

By: MikeL

MikeL — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:26:19 +0000

@Bart the Clydesdale, if it makes you feel better I am also a large fellow. I live at 6900 feet. I also suck at climbing.

By: ScottR

ScottR — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 10:32:07 +0000

RichardinCalgary – as a fellow big guy, the folks and DNA were able to help – to some extent. They seem to have good jersey information but not much on the bib side.

I was in 2xl for jerseys and bibs for TwinSix, and I believe that 4xl jerseys and 5xl bibs are the most accurate equivalents (in my personal experience) for DNA.

Fatty, respectfully, I get bummed seeing you keep saying to use equivalent sizes for DNA. I believe the DNA folks who helped me mentioned they do 10 sizes where TwinSix did 6 – so even if medium is consistent, there is a lot of variation with other sizes.

That’s a great point, and I’ll stop saying that. Just cuz Farenheit and Celsius are the same number at -40 doesn’t mean they’re the same up or down the scale. – FC

By: Jacob

Jacob — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 06:41:56 +0000

Would it be possible to have the gear shipped directly from Italy? If shipped from the US to Denmark VAT and Import-tax will add 77 $ to the price of the set. From Italy it would be zero.

Shipping directly from Italy is a great idea for my Friends of Fatty in Europe for future gear, but right now, the entire inventory is here in Utah. – FC