Bib Shorts for a short arse!

madindehead

madindehead

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Hello all,

I am going to be making my first foray into road cycling very good. I am currently looking for some nice bib shorts to wear when out for long rides.

I have one problem however: I am 5'6" tall with around a 32" waist (possibly more, I'm a bit chubby, but slowly working it off!) Even when I do lose all the excess weight, I'm probably going to be around a 30" waist, simply because I have quite a stocky build.

Can anyone give me any tips for finding decent bib shorts? All the size guides seem to indicate that people my height should have tiny chests (36" to 38" inches when I'm around 40").

Thanks for your help :)
 
I'd recommend some dhb shorts from Wiggle especially since they are doing a 15% deal on all dhb right now.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb/lycra-cycling-shorts/

The size chart suggests you could go for size Small. Lycra is stretchy remember! I think chest size is irrelevant for bib shorts as the straps go over your shoulders which is related to height.
 
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Assos S2 from the Assos retail shop, get them in a small, being Italian will be nice and tight even when you do lose some weight!
 
dhb are good for the price, size wise pretty generous.

I personally love my Castelli Velocissimo Due BibShort - pricey but fit is superb and extra comfy on the saddle.
 
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