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Bib shorts fit for tallish skinny build

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 Mr Powly 05 Sep 2012
Hello,
Just moved 10 miles out of town and so am now commuting by bike every day, which has led me to realise I could do with more than one pair of shorts. I'd like to get some bib shorts anyway and notice Wiggle have a sale on. Most of the shorts have sizing information, and for my height and inside leg I think I'm probably a large, except that the large sizes seem to be mostly for a 34-36 inch waist, while I'm a 32.

These campag shorts http://tinyurl.com/c5yoemb don't have any sizing info, but look quite slim in the picture; does anyone recommend campag clothing for a tall skinny build, or any other shorts in a similar price range? I'm 6 foot, 32 in waist, with long legs.

Cheers,
Tom
 Tall Clare 05 Sep 2012
In reply to Mr Powly:

Mr TC is 6'4 and built like a racing snake - he swears by Endura kit. I think he takes a medium, and he's 32" waist.
OP Mr Powly 05 Sep 2012
In reply to Tall Clare:

Thanks will look into them, unfortunately not included in the sale at wiggle though.
 Rubbishy 05 Sep 2012
In reply to Mr Powly:

The italian stuff is slim fit, but can come up short in the body.

I am 32" wasit and 5'10 and as Clare points out Endura is good kit though I am short of leg and long of body. . Gore is good as well.
 balmybaldwin 05 Sep 2012
In reply to Mr Powly:

The Castelli stuff comes up pretty small waist wise.

I found that the "height" of bibs is more important than waist, as the waists are so stretchy
 Hat Dude 05 Sep 2012
In reply to Mr Powly:

A lot of cycle clothing especially Italian, tends to be small for the size quoted.

Particularly with shorts; I'd recommend buying some you've tried on.
Removed User 05 Sep 2012
I am 6'6" and 75kgs - DHB size large fit really well. Good leg diameter size, shoulder straps a good length too..
 Tiberius 05 Sep 2012
In reply to Mr Powly:
> ...unfortunately not included in the sale at wiggle though.

They don't need to be. Most people who try them will buy them without any price reductions.

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