Bib sizing

[London424]

I'm sure this has probably been answered somewhere but anyway...when buying bib shorts what's the most important criteria? I'm thinking height.

For example I'm 6'1, 32 waist, 38/40 chest and about 78kg. If I look at the DHB size guide that puts me in L/XL, S, M respectively.

Thoughts?

[anonymous-user]

Depends on the brand to be honest, Castelli stuff comes up small as its clearly designed for anorexic Italians, Altura and Endura seems to be a bit more "normal" sizing, particularly around the waist.....

With clothing, I just buy two sizes from Wiggle and send one back, their returns policy is simple and convenient.

[gazza285]

I'm just under six foot and 32" waist, most XL bibs are too baggy, but the Large usually fit ok, unless Italian, but they do stretch a little.

[itsnotarace]

In DHB you want a medium for a snug fit or large for a more relaxed fit

[Disco You]

I'm pretty much the same size as you (an inch shorter and 2kh lighter) and just ordered a DHB medium. I'll let you know how they fit when they arrive

[dontdobends]

Lusso Pro-gel bibs you would be a Medium and made in the UK

[Mr Bishi]

If it helps I'm 6'3", 34 waist and 77kg and the large DHB bib shorts fit perfectly.

Have a look at the Q&A section of wiggle on the pair that you are looking at as this question comes up a lot.

[Accelebrate]

I literally just ordered a DHB bib and then spotted this thread, I was at the upper end of the medium for everything apart from height which pushed me into a large (6'1). Went for a large, I don't want too tight a fit. I'll update when it arrives.

[Disco You]

Disco You said:

I'm pretty much the same size as you (an inch shorter and 2kh lighter) and just ordered a DHB medium. I'll let you know how they fit when they arrive

My Aeron Race bibshorts arrived today. They fit. Just. If I were much taller then they'd be too small.

Also, fairly light on the padding!

[CRB14]

Disco You said:

My Aeron Race bibshorts arrived today. They fit. Just. If I were much taller then they'd be too small.

Also, fairly light on the padding!

I can vouch that the Pro bibs are excellent...for future reference. Well worth the money IMO and much better quality and padding.

[Disco You]

CRB14 said:

I can vouch that the Pro bibs are excellent...for future reference. Well worth the money IMO and much better quality and padding.

Mm, £25 more than the race though. I'll see how I get on with these first.