The jersey should slide easily over elbow pads without stretching or pulling. You should be able to move your arms through the full range of motion without the jersey restricting movement or riding up excessively. There should be some extra room, but the jersey shouldn't be so baggy that it catches on branches or flaps annoyingly at speed.
Cycling Jersey · Enduro / Gravity Jersey
How should an enduro jersey fit over elbow pads?
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