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.
It might help if you posted the brands and sizes you actually tried. Most quality brands specify sizing based on hip and waist circumference, along with height for bibs. Some even specify thigh circumference too (eg. 7mesh). Chest size is totally irrelevant obviously. It would be like specifying your shoe size or head circumference for bibs!