Bib Shorts for a short arse!

madindehead · 22 May 2014 at 21:41

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

Shamrock · 22 May 2014 at 22:16

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.

SoliD · 23 May 2014 at 08:04

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!

madindehead · 23 May 2014 at 08:32

So I'm guessing that height is more of a factor when buying bib shorts than even waist size is?

oli collett · 23 May 2014 at 09:05

madindehead said:
So I'm guessing that height is more of a factor when buying bib shorts than even waist size is?

The Dhb ones Shamrock suggests tend to be fairly generous in terms of waist/leg size and chest so you should be fine with those in a small. I think you'll struggle with any Italian brands!

booyaka · 23 May 2014 at 09:35

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.

madindehead · 23 May 2014 at 09:58

I'm guessing the Italian ones also cost a fortune! Might fit when I lose all the excess weight. For now, I'll look at the dhb ones

GSVBagpuss · 23 May 2014 at 10:24

Another vote for DHB, and yes height is a greater issue than waist for bib shorts I'd say.