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Old 03-04-22 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Calsun
I have tried three brands of bib pants and find that the legs are made for someone with very thin legs and not good for cyclists with somewhat larger thighs. Measurements are given for chest and waist circumference and I would need a medium for my waist size and an XL for my chest size. Curious as to how others have dealt with this sizing issue.

When I started out doing serious riding the Italian bike shoes were narrow and perfect for my feet but their jerseys were much too tight for my shoulders (and I am not a body builder by any means). Now so much clothing is made in Vietnam or Taiwan and what may be normal in those countries is not a good fit for "stouter" folk in the USA.
I mean no offense, but you know that the stuff stretches and is supposed to be form-fitting, if not outright tight, right?

Yes, Italian brands can be small compared to others; try some American or similarly-sized brands.
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