Plus size cycling clothing should sit close to your body without pinching. At Online Cycling Gear, our jerseys, bib knicks and cycling shorts run from XXS to 7XL in men's and women's cuts, in the same designs as every other size. Measure your chest and stomach, size from the larger number, and check the size chart before you choose.
In short
- Our jerseys, bib knicks and shorts come in XXS to 7XL.
- Same designs and the same fabric in every size.
- Stomach larger than your chest? Size from the stomach.
- Our sizes run small, so check the size chart before you choose.
Where can you find plus size cycling clothing that fits?
Right here, in the same range as everyone else. We do not keep a separate plus size section, because the larger sizes are part of every design. Pick a jersey you like, open its size list, and you will usually see 4XL, 5XL, 6XL and 7XL sitting next to S and M.
The Men's Must Be Bananas Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey is a good example. Its page lists every size from XXS to 7XL, along with three back pockets, cooling mesh side panels and a full-length hidden zip. The matching Men's Must Be Bananas Gel Padded Cycling Bib covers the same range, and so does the Men's Must Be Bananas Gel 2 Piece Cycling Kit.
Women's kit works the same way. The Women's Tucan Hibiscus Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey is cut for the women's body shape and also runs to 7XL. Browse the full ranges in men's cycling jerseys, women's cycling jerseys and bib knicks.
Riders search for this kit as plus size, big sizes or simply 7XL. In our store it is one range, and every item is made to order in the size you pick.
How should plus size cycling clothing fit?
Snug, with no flapping fabric and nothing digging in. That rule holds at XXS and at 7XL. A jersey that sits close moves sweat off your skin and does not catch the wind, while a loose one rides up and billows on a fast descent.
| Check | Jersey | Bib knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Standing | Zip lies flat, no pulling across the chest or stomach | Straps lie flat on the shoulders without pressing |
| On the bike | Hem still covers your lower back when you lean forward | Chamois sits where you sit, no bunching |
| Edges | Sleeves end mid upper arm without squeezing | Leg grippers hold without rolling or cutting in |
| Too small if | Fabric pulls into lines from the zip | Straps drag the knicks up when you stand |
Leg grippers matter more than most people expect. Our Pro-Band bib knicks use 45 mm wide silicone power bands, which the product pages say are there "to avoid pinching and shifting on long rides" and make them "perfect for all leg sizes". A narrow elastic band is what usually leaves a mark on a strong thigh.
At the waist, a jersey's silicone gripper stops the hem creeping up. If you would rather go without it, the Tucan Hibiscus page lists removing the elastic waist gripper among its customisation options. Our cycling jersey fit guide runs through each fit check in more detail.
How do you find your size in plus size cycling kit?
Measure first, then read the chart for the exact garment you are buying. Use a soft tape over thin clothing and note your chest, stomach and hips. Our size chart page has separate men's and women's charts for each type of garment, so a jersey and a pair of knicks each get their own.
Two written rules on that page are worth keeping. If your stomach measurement is larger than your chest, use the stomach measurement. If you land between two sizes, the larger one is usually best. Our sizes run small, so check the size chart on this page before you choose.
Many riders take a different size on top and below, so size each piece on its own. Kits come in one size for both pieces, so if your numbers point to two sizes, buy the jersey and the bib knicks as separate items. Non-customised items come with 60-day store-credit returns if the fit is wrong, as our returns policy explains. Customised orders are final.
Are bib knicks or cycling shorts better for plus size riders?
Both work, and the choice is personal. Bib knicks hold the chamois in place with shoulder straps, so there is no waistband at all. Plenty of riders find that more comfortable once they lean forward on the bike, and it is our usual suggestion for longer rides. Shorts are quicker on and off, which helps at the café.
For men, the Men's Plain Colour Pro-Band Gel Padded Cycling Bib and the Men's Pro-Band Classic Plain Color Gel Padded Cycling Shorts both go to 7XL. Women can choose the Women's Pro-Band Classic Plain Color Gel Padded Cycling Bib or the Women's Plain Color Pro-Band Gel Padded Cycling Shorts, again up to 7XL. All four have a 9D silicone gel chamois and an 80% polyester, 20% Lycra fabric, and the women's shorts use the same 45 mm grippers as the bibs.
Found a design you love in the wrong style? "Change Bib to Shorts" and "Change Shorts to Bibs" are both customisation options. Our guide to bib shorts vs cycling shorts covers the rest of that choice.
What should plus size riders wear on hot summer rides?
Late spring is here and summer is close, so the long, hot days start now. Light fabric and mesh do most of the work. The Women's Hawaiian Aloha Floral Sleeveless Tech Cycling Jersey and the Men's Ride Forever Infinity Sleeveless Tech Cycling Jersey both list 140 GSM moisture-wicking polyester with 110 GSM mesh side panels, and both come in XXS to 7XL.
Prefer sleeves in the sun? A short sleeve jersey covers your shoulders, and the Must Be Bananas design carries the same mesh side panels. Whatever you wear, put sunscreen on before you leave, start early on hot days and carry more water than you think you need. Our guide on what to wear cycling at every temperature covers each band of °C.
Every item is made to order, so order a few weeks before the ride you have in mind. Free shipping applies on orders over A$125.
Summer picks, XXS to 7XL
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Shop NowFrequently asked questions
What sizes does Online Cycling Gear make?
Our jerseys, bib knicks and cycling shorts are listed from XXS to 7XL on their product pages, in men's and women's cuts. Check the size list on the page of the item you want.
Do plus size cycling jerseys run small?
Our sizes run small at every size. Use your stomach measurement if it is larger than your chest, and if you are between two sizes, the larger one is usually best.
Do you have tall sizes?
Our product pages list one length per size, with no separate tall range. Check the chart for the garment you want before you choose.
Can I buy a jersey and knicks in different sizes?
Yes. Kits come in one size for both pieces, so buy the jersey and the bib knicks as separate items when your top and bottom sizes differ.
Are bib knicks more comfortable than shorts for bigger riders?
Many riders find bib knicks more comfortable because there is no waistband, and the straps keep the chamois in place. Shorts are quicker to take off. Both come in sizes up to 7XL.
Sources
- Online Cycling Gear Australia size chart
- Online Cycling Gear Australia, Men's Must Be Bananas Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey
- Online Cycling Gear Australia, Men's Plain Colour Pro-Band Gel Padded Cycling Bib
- Online Cycling Gear Australia, Men's Pro-Band Classic Plain Color Gel Padded Cycling Shorts
- Returns policy, Online Cycling Gear Australia