tightness of track suit

[Phil B]

I've just bought a track suit, off the rack.
Lengthwise, it seems right on.
When I'm on the bike though, it seems rather tight on the knees.
The store guy claimed that is a "good" thing, and how it's supposed to be. but now I'm having second thoughts.
Just how tight should it *really* be there?

[adidasguy]

Tight enough to get a date.
Not so tight that you look as if you're a throwback to the 70's skinny jeans days.

[Phil B]

Oooo..kayyyy

but I'm not sure about the answer to my original question.

when you are actually sitting on the bike in a track suit, do you feel firm pressure on your knees, from the suit kneepads?

Or is that an indication that it is not fitting properly?

I'm wondering if this is like "tight gloves" syndrome, where if I wear one that is too tight, I'll lose too much bloodflow or whatever.

Or maybe, just like ice skates, they're really just supposed to be that tight. I dunno! So I'm asking

[burning1]

Does it feel like the knee armour is pressing into your thighs, or does the leather simply feel tight?

It's important to keep in mind that leather stretches, a lot. Most people make a *huge* mistake when buying leathers, and purchase a suit that feels comfortable off the rack. What they end up with is a saggy mess. The correct fit for a suit is 'so damn tight you think your balls are being pressed into your throat.' A new suit should have you hunched over, barely able to move. When it breaks in, it'll be perfect.

[Phil B]

When standing, no pressure.
When on the bike, the knee padding/armor is pressing very strongly into my knee. not really my thigh

[burning1]

When standing, no pressure.
When on the bike, the knee padding/armor is pressing very strongly into my knee. not really my thigh

If it's pressing into the front of the knee, it may need to be adjusted.

Most knee armor is removable, and a lot of it can be adjusted using velcro, or just pushing it around in the pocket. Worst case, you might have to have the suit modified, which typically isn't too expensive.

[The Buddha]

When you walk does it squeak ... cos I have been next to a girl wearing leather and it did. She said it squeaks cos its real leather ... apparently you need lots of baby powder ... and it squeaks but doesn't hurt ...
Cool.
Buddha.

[steezin_and_wheezin]

great thread, i'm on the other end of the OP tho. i'm short and "big boned".. just bought a 1pc suit, and the leather around my calfs is a little looser than i'd like. when i sit on the moto i feel pressure on my knees from the pads, and everything feels perfect. but when i stand/straighten my leg the pad/leather becomes a bit loose. loose enough it'll slide side to side(exposing maybe 1/3 of my knee cap ) but not rotate around my calf.

going to try and get this thing on the track next summer. should i be worried about the shift? any suggestions on places to get quality stitching done?

[Phil B]

but when i stand/straighten my leg the pad/leather becomes a bit loose. loose enough it'll slide side to side(exposing maybe 1/3 of my knee cap ) but not rotate around my calf.

going to try and get this thing on the track next summer. should i be worried about the shift? any suggestions on places to get quality stitching done?

maybe you should look into the hollywood bimbo option. you know, the stuff they use to make sure their "assets" dont fall out of ludicrously skimpy dresses?  use that on your knees