A question about bibs for tall guys
05-24-24, 04:04 PM
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A question about bibs for tall guys
I ride primarily in cycling shorts. I've tried bibs several times, but always find that either the straps are too tight (if I get my usual size L or XL) or the seat and thigh are a bit loose if I go with a XL or XXL. I'm OK with the latter and have some XL bibs from 100% and XXL from Castelli that I wear sometimes, but I prefer the more compressive fit around the legs I get with a good pair of shorts. I've found some brands that sell bibs for 'big and tall' riders, but these seem to just have a longer inseam relative to the standard cut rather than longer straps I want. What do you tall riders wear? I would have thought that tall and skinny isn't that unusual a build for cyclists.
05-24-24, 04:18 PM
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How tall are you?
05-24-24, 04:22 PM
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I like Castelli bibs, but I find the straps to be on the short side when compared to some other brands.
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I tried the Pactimo Summit 12 hour bibshorts in the XL Long for more compression further down my quads and these deliver.
I am 6'2" 210 lbs and the fit is perfect for me.
They are also on sale now.
https://www.pactimo.com/products/men...42425204834483
I am 6'2" 210 lbs and the fit is perfect for me.
They are also on sale now.
https://www.pactimo.com/products/men...42425204834483
05-24-24, 05:14 PM
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I'm really not that tall or that skinny. Officially 6'1", but with short legs, so my torso is similar to that of someone 6'2" - 6'3". I weigh 180, which again, isn't that light for a cyclist of my height. Nevertheless the various bibs I've tried all have the fit issues I've described (too short in the strap or too wide in the hip/thigh). I suspect part of the problem is that bibs are designed for an aggressive road riding posture. I ride somewhat more head-up than most which probably puts more pressure on the straps and exaggerates my problems with fit.
05-24-24, 05:49 PM
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What don't you like about your waist shorts?
05-24-24, 06:08 PM
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Don’t get Pearl Izumi. They went cheap and eliminated the seamed edging on the straps, now it’s just thin lycra which is difficult to lay flat. I’ve purchased my last pair,
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05-24-24, 06:20 PM
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Have you check into the Black Bibs? They have bibs with longer straps in all three versions
https://theblackbibs.com/collections...houlder-straps
https://theblackbibs.com/collections...houlder-straps
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I'm really not that tall or that skinny. Officially 6'1", but with short legs, so my torso is similar to that of someone 6'2" - 6'3". I weigh 180, which again, isn't that light for a cyclist of my height. Nevertheless the various bibs I've tried all have the fit issues I've described (too short in the strap or too wide in the hip/thigh). I suspect part of the problem is that bibs are designed for an aggressive road riding posture. I ride somewhat more head-up than most which probably puts more pressure on the straps and exaggerates my problems with fit.
https://bikecloset.com/product/sugoi...-shorts-black/
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I am HWP with a long torso at 6’1”, size Medium. The straps on the bibs I have bought are so short, they just about give me a chamois wedgie. I have a pair of Black Bibs and the chamois doesn’t work for me.
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it's either the legs are too tight, the front part doesn't go low enough, or both. Hard to find a just right fit in all black with thin or no padding.
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Yea I tried a pair of the middle range model and I was not a fan of their chamois, but the ultimate version I found very comfortable. Sort of hit an miss. I like the Adventure bibs since they have the leg pockets and pockets on the upper back, but I also use the short inseam models as well. The standard leg inseam is just a bit long for me.
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