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I think the issue is that if your chest is XL, your waist is almost certainly NOT M, especially if your thighs are too large for Medium bibs. What chest and waist size are we talking about here?
There's also a problem buying bibs based on waist size, at least with one maker (Louis Garneau). I've been buying XL-sized LG bibs for years, but then in 2020 I lost about 30#. I saw the old FitSensor 2 bibs at a big discount and based on the waist size, I bought some in L. Turns out they're also SHORTER in the leg. So much shorter, in fact, that I can't really wear them on the road, because they look like women's shorts on me. They fit okay for riding in the garage, so that's the only place I wear them. Lesson learned.
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