blinky

Just got some new bib shorts , Campy sold by Nalini , and haven't worn bibs in a few years - feels like I'm pulling and tugging the lycra over my thighs and hips as if I got 2 sizes too small - the XXL is the right size once I get them on but does it normally take this much effort & also the shoulder straps are very thin , is this typical ?? What say you all ??

Broctoon

I find them kind of awkward to put on, but once they're in place and I'm riding, I like them better than shorts. I have two bibs, both from Pearl Izumi, but different product lines. The straps on both are pretty thin/flimsy feeling. I have to just pull them into place all twisted and bunched up initially, then flatten them out. Again, once I'm riding they never seem to get messed up, and they give good comfort and performance.

shelbyfv

Does sound as if they are too small, but if you are happy with the fit....

Bruizer

Nalini must be sized like Castelli bibs. I normally wear large, but I struggle to fit into XL Castelli. Once they’re on they feel great, but a real pain to get into.I don’t think it’s you. It's probably the bibs.

PeteHski

Yeah, they're a fairly tight fit. But that's the general idea. As long as they are comfortable once in place, all is good.

fooferdoggie 

wait till you have both straps on one side and have to get one over your head what fun.

sbxx1985 

Operator error. Take them off.

cyclezen

Italian kit always seems to be sized at least one size smaller than what might be expected from an 'American' fit. For some it might be 1+ sizing up, heavier thighs, etc...
When I was more 'M' shorts/bibs I always needed to get 'L' in Italian brands... Castelli, Assos, Giordana, etc. Pearl Izumi fit more to 'size'.
Can't say what how the 'fit' of these brands might change in the larger sizes.
Other thing I found, was 'torso proportion'. Some brands tend to fit better for normal to longer torso, and others normal to short torso...
That has an effect on how the lower parts fit also, even though most better spandex fabrics stretch equally in all directions, if you stretch the fabric more in one plane, the fabric will then be more difficult to stretch in the other plane...
Currently I find the 'Garneau' fit works best for me... and I like their construction and fabrics and a reasonable chamois.
When you say 'thin strap', you don;t mean fabric weight, you mean strap Width as in narrower??? That becomes a decision point between brands and models.
I prefer straps with min. 2 inch width... narrower tends to bunch up at the ends of my clavicles...
Ride On
Yuri

tomato coupe

One leg per hole, right?

fooferdoggie 

thats too much like admitting you messed up.

djwatt

If Nalini is anything like Castelli - you need to go up one size from the normal fit.

I have been riding bib shorts for years - much more 'secure' than normal shorts and have never had an issue with them being too tight - just 'snug'.

Tip - before pulling the straps over your shoulders, slowly (inch-by-inch) pull the lower part of each leg material over your knees and up the thigh. NEVER pull the bibs up by pulling from the top of the mesh material that sits mid-chest - you'll only prematurely stretch the fabric resulting in a poor fit over time.

jolathe

I fold back the cuffs at the bottom so I don’t have to fight their grippers pulling them on, once on I fold the cuffs back down.

Broctoon

I don’t know what’s more depressing: that we’re now giving each other advice on how to put on shorts, or that I read this one and thought, “That’s a good tip, I should remember it.”

downhillmaster

Adults struggling daily with their spandex overalls is pure gold!
And all because they can’t handle the pain of an ounce of spandex bunching up on their waste

genejockey 

I'll take that over rolling up on some guy whose jersey is riding while his shorts are riding down. Bleah.
What, you mean in back?

genejockey 

Not only that, but you'll smear your chamois cream all up your back.

mikeymichaels

It might help to lie on your back with your legs up in the air, like a dying bug, kicking around whilst rocking back and forth.

SoSmellyAir

Come on, people, I am a noob and even I can do this. Simply put bibs on as if they are shorts, do not touch any part of the bibs that you would not find on shorts until everything below your waist is set, like this:

Once bibs are on, do sumo squat, set leg grippers, then tuck bibs up (solely by the waist) to seat chamois, then put on shoulder straps, adjust junk (if any and if necessary), then tuck bibs up again to seat chamois.

Then take a running jump onto your bike (held in place at arm's length by your significant other), making contact with seat, pedals, and handlebars simultaneously (with the appropriate corresponding body parts), and off you go.

SoSmellyAir

You must have the quads and hamstrings of Mark Cavendish; fortunately I do not have the same issue.

shelbyfv

Jorts are definitely the easier choice!

Troul 

Same thing I do. Some I've had to slice a vertical relief & resew them. The body fits great but I always have issues with the legs being tight.

Tycho Brahe 

What kind of bibs do you have that arrive to the middle of your chest?!?

popeye

That was yesterday. I run a size small because tight is much better to avoid sores.

Racing Dan

Not sure if this is a real question but winter bibs do tend to have a higher cut on the front. For instance ..

https://ashmei.com/products/mens-win...RoCfbcQAvD_BwE

Tycho Brahe 

Wow, did not know. In my defense, I live in Southern California, so winter clothing means knee warmers.