“My experience was good. I received the goods on time, but unfortunately I did not think they were value for money and I returned them for a refund. This was processed with excellent speed and I have the monies back in my account.
I have since bought an endura jacket and gore bib. These feel better quality and are about the same price.
In short the experience was good, but the goods were not what I expected for the cost
Thanks”
Hi Neale, thanks for the (mixed!) reviews. We appreciate you taking the time out although of course we're surprised you had a less than wonderful experience and opinion of our kit! In terms of pricing i just wanted to reiterate that we only use ethical European factories and of course also because we're a relatively small company that will tend to make us slightly more expensive than the bigger companies. We're genuinely surprised that you queried the quality of Fat Lads kit however as long as you're sorted and can cycle in comfort and confidence than that's the main thing. Kr, Mandy
“Emailed the company requesting sizing help. They were prompt and really helpful in recommending a size for me once I’d provided my measurements. The trisuit I bought from them was perfect fit and was fab to wear for my first super sprint triathlon last weekend!!! For any woman who dare to have curves and goodness forbid enjoyed sport (a huge number of us are not catered for and ‘XXXXL’ is hardly an inclusive or accepting label), this company is a must. I shall be returning to them for more cycling gear for sure.”
Hi Kerry, thanks so much for the reviews! We're thrilled the fit was so good and massive congrats on your first sprint triathlon, that's awesome. The FLAB tri-suit seems to have helped an awful lot of people 'with curves' finally feel confident enough to try triathlons given by the reviews and emails we receive. Yes a sports bra will be a must - it would be way too complicated for us production wise to include bra sizings support within so we thought this was the best option.
Many thanks again for taking the time out to post reviews.
“I learned about this brand on a tall girl forum. Tall woman face two issues for clothes, length and we are proportionally larger all over. I am 6ft 2inches and I now own 3 tops and all fit great. Sleeves are long and the tops fit appropriately all over. Also I love that they are stylish and the color blocking is very flattering. So happy that I no longer have to just settle for gear that fits but it also makes me look good plus I actually like it.”
Hi Gail, great news that you found us. We purposefully revised the manufacturing templates to allow for taller people too. We have a horror of gaps between jacket and shorts! Thrilled you're sorted and also that you like the Aztec so much.
Many thanks for your reviews, it helps other people, so we appreciate you taking the time out. Thanks from all the gang.
“I am in two minds about the jacket which is why I waited for a couple of cycles before writing the review. Great quality and say what it does, it is definitely wind proof and shower proof, seams are bound Etc. I absolutely love the design feminine but not pink! I have also never found another jacket that fits so well across the shoulders chest, waist and hips (mainly because I had to buy mens wear before for the size).
The only thing holding me back from a five star rating is that that jacket does not take into account a woman’s ample behind and therefore, when I am cycling the jacket leaves the rear exposed not too draftie with thermal leggings but it means the jacket has nothing to hook over so rides up to my waist though my cycle.”
Hi there thanks for the detailed review. We're so glad you appreciate all the things that are so important to us in terms of design and production quality. Regarding the negative point you make - this is very unusual coz our kit is designed to be quite a lot longer than other brands for exactly that reason. If you'd like to discuss this in more details (it might be a sizing issue?) please feel free to email us at fatlads@fatladattheback.com and one of us will be happy to try and help. In any case thanks again for taking the time to review.
“I met founder Richard B at an expo in Manchester some years ago where FLAB had a stand.
He talked me through the FLAB philosophy and products and I left loaded up with gear.
It came time for a top up. I’m an endurance open water swimmer who also rides so the normal cycle brands run out of “x’s” before accepting I’m not for them.
FLAB was again a perfect fit. Powered by Pie is a great concept, though I was torn between that and cake!
Another excellent FLAB purchase thanks.
Nick Antrobus”
Hi Nick, thanks for taking the time out to post such a detailed review including that boss man was so helpful back in the day! A couple of us here are known to do a little open water swimming ourselves but i'd hardly call what we do endurance. More just the buzz of the chill. So bravo to you, we respect you. Thanks again for the review and for your continued support of the brand. Kr, Mandy
Hi Nick, I'll look into this right now for you. You can always email fatlads@fatladattheback.com with any issues. In any case I'll get back to you asap!
“A company which is all about providing cycling gear that fits and meets the intended purpose, for fuller figured Lads & Lassies. Thereby helping to make cycling far more inclusive.”
Hi Jim, thanks for all the reviews - we really appreciate it! And also for the endorsement about our inclusivity mission. I'll mention the cap wicking to the designers and as for the question about a call of nature as I understand it it can be a tad tricky!
Thanks for taking the time out to post the reviews.
“Great feeling jersey with a great cut shape to be figure hugging but a better shape than the sports-fit cut of many companies. Slightly more expensive than I usually buy but worth the extra money for the quality and comfort. You get what you pay for with FLAB.”
