Tri Kit Arrived!
So I was super excited when my tri kit arrived today! Wasn't sure how it would fit and it went as expected... The women's XL fit but was way too short for my liking. Squeezing into a tri kit is scary enough for me without showing anything extra! (I'm 5'6", about 150lbs and a size 8/10 in case anyone is looking to order and wondering about fit) I also ordered the women's XL shorts which were a hair too big but OK. The issue with the shorts were that, well, they are a wee bit see-thru. Anyone else have this issue?
I already have a tri top so I'll be returning the new kit. Bummer. 
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Same here - the shorts (a Medium) fit okay, but they are definitely see-thru. I probably should have ordered a size L top, too. Or lose 10#.
Dawn-lol, I hear ya on the 10 lbs, but that wouldn't help the length of the shirt. I think I'm a little longer in the torso which doesn't help either.
I have one of the tri tops from a couple years ago. I am a MED in everything in life...except this top. I almost suffocated in it, so I ordered a LG and it is a bit loose, but I feel much more comfortable in it.
***It is a very short top, esp for women who rock some hips!
Got my Tri kit! Fits fine. Med shorts and large top. I'm 5'10, 169#, with 33.5" waist and 41" chest. My wife and son insist they are more orange than red. Definitely thin material, which should be good when its hot. Love the long zipper and location of the pockets.
As I said my mediums fit SNUG, and I am 5'9.5", 148", 6 BF%. If you have any bulk at all up top , get a large; if you are taller than 5'10", consider an XL?
I'm 5'10", 145 lbs and got a small try shorts and small try top. Shorts fit great. Tri top just fits, but doesn't restrict my chest when breathing. Its just a little too short, as I reach my arms up, it pulls up to around my belly button. Not a big deal but like Al said, don't want to get a sun burn of the lower abs. Just a little worried that if I swim with the top without a wetsuit it will cause a lot of drag. Possbly have to go topless at FL70.3 in 2 weeks.
They def look orange and not red. They would have looked awesome in black...
Hi All! Planning to order my tri top TODAY!! (tomorrow is the deadline for the next round!). SO I took my measurements and OF COURSE my measurements do not fit in one bracket. I am in between a medium and large.....What are the suggestions to do when that happens? Any ladies out there have any experience with this? I am currently 136 lb (however my hope is that this will not be my race weight as I am working on body comp) and 5'4. ANY advice would be GREATLY appreciated.
Annie, did you do this with this years top or last years? I believe I've seen something similar from you in the past so just want to make sure we're talking about '14 kit vs '13. Thanks.
Tri Top fit and length -- these tops are more aero and racey-racey than the previous version. When I tried on the top it fit (snug and length) about how I'd expect a tri top to fit.
Short length -- feedback? Shorts have historically been a VERY tough item for us to satisfy people with and I was frankly expecting some pushback on the length of the shorts. The shorts are compressive and nearly bike short length, as my experience is that this is often the preferred setup for long course athletes.
Transparency of the shorts -- some are saying yes, some saying no, some were checking. Can you guys give me your feedback on this issue?
My 2 cents as I just received the Bike Jersey - it's not even close to fitting in the size I ordered (same size that I normally wear in similar bike jersey's). So much so that I'm just going to return it as I don't think the next size will be any better.
I'm a clyde and I would expect this from a TRI top (thus the reason I don't order Tri Top), but the shortness of the bike jersey is awful if you want my honest opinion.
Yes, tough to satisfy 700 people in a club so I'm not really bitching, just giving some feedback.
The tri kit is the same color as a pair of Hooters orange shorts that I own! Compared to my red Peloton-Specialized kit, these are not even close to being red!
I ordered the medium tri top and it's too tight. Anyone have a size Large tri top they want to exchange for my medium top? Still has tags. Or does anyone know if we can return and exchange sizes? I will need to lose about 10# (common number) to fit into the size M top.
Let me know if someone wants to trade!
Later,
Duane (drrncen@yahoo.com)
Perhaps we should have folks post pics modelling their transluscent shorts.
Not it!
Ordered my top!! SUPER excited!! Says that orders should be in mid-may...Really hope I get it and am able to try it out before Quassy!!
RnP are waiting on our gear, but we'd love to see your issues. Not the transparent ones, but the colors. The red of the new kit should be (A) same color top and bottom and (B) same red as last year. Can we get some pictures of the top and bottoms togeher for comparison...and of this year's kit next to last years?
Also, more detail on transparency would be nice. You mention it's only in the aero position...do you mean the chamois or right adjacent to it? How would you know in aero? As in, how can Mark find out if it is see thru in aero if he's the one riding, etc...
Any info here appreciated. We are committed to making this right...
Color observations: there's no question that to the naked eye, this year's tri top has a bit more orange flavor to it, compared to this year's cycling jersey, and any of last year's kit. My wife, who, as a photographer, has a good eye for color and light, confirms this. But I can't get it to be at all noticeable in photos; not even using her professional Nikon.
Maybe it has something to do with the thinness of the fabric compared to the others? Last year's tri top is the darkest, but maybe multiple washings have an effect? Below, last year's tri top and jersey on left, this year top and jersey on right.