firesfate

So what about us that are much larger? 6'3" 400 pounds... where do you find the larger sizes?

GravelMN

I've got two different pair of Aero Tech shorts, Top Shelf and Black Pearl (which has a short inseam so I wear them as a liner under trekking shorts), and I'm happy with both. I see that AT offers bibs in their men's big and tall up to 5X. ATD Big Man's Bib Shorts | Top Shelf Bibshort Black | Made in USA

Willbird

6 panel or 8 panel ? Which pad ?

brawlo

Here's a little exerpt from something I wrote in a previous thread:

I have gone through a number of brands of kit from China (Monton, Mupi), Euro (Castelli, DeMarchi, Campagnolo, Assos winter kit), US (Pearl Izumi) and most likely some rebranded Chinese offerings from Uno and Crossroads. Hands down, the best bib shorts are the Campag ones. Following that, my recent investment in Castellis has proven a winner for comfort. The PI ones are also good, but I gambled on size and they're still a bit tight to be comfortable on longer hikes, but I ride track as well and they see some good use there.

We've been going through winter so I haven't been using my shorts too often. I have a big problem in the fact that my favourite shorts are Campag, and Campag no longer do clothing!So I will persist with my newer Castellis, although I would like to try another better fitting pair of the Pearl Izumi PRO bib shorts and also have heard lots of good things about Sugoi, so I will leave them on my radar for the future.

As you have found, reading reviews is not very helpfull. Very few people write in with bad reviews, and many web sites will cull bad reviews anyway. Also, knicks are a bit like saddles. They're very personal and the level of comfort also depends on what kinds of distances you ride. From my experience, the higher the price, the better the comfort as the ride length increases. I'm not sure about people in the US, but here in Australia, we do a lot of purchasing from Euro shops like Wiggle, PBK, Chain Reaction Cycles, Ribble to name a few. They, just like the US, is coming out of summer, so summer kit will be selling out and getting cheaper.

Another thing is that I had wear developing on my inner thigh too due to the little velcro strap the ataches my saddle bag to the seat post. I have since gone for a Scicon saddle bag Saddlebags : Compact 430 Pro Carbon - RL 2.1 which puts the bag further back and away from my inner thighs. It's been on the bike for 18months now without any need to adjust.

sstorkel

You'd have to email dan@love2pedal.com and ask him. I don't remember stock getting this low in the past, but I've never ordered this late in the season...

Sailor73 

I'm the exact same size as you. I have really broad shoulders as well. What I have found with traditional brands is when in the riding position, the straps that run over the shoulder pinch.

Based on feedback in this forum from other big and tall riders, I went with Aerotech Tall Man's Top Shelf XL bib shorts. They were the first to fit comfortably and I'm a Aerotech convert. Hope this helps.

CommuteCommando

I go for the cheapest, and they have done fine. Very durable.

bbeasley

I buy the bottom end PIs. First set lasted 4.5 years and ~11,000 miles. Just bought set #2 . They're about $65.

Willbird

Right now I have one pair of bonedragger shorts, would be nice to get at least 2 pairs of bibs in the spring.

TrojanHorse

Alright, anybody wants to try the magic of Castelli Progetto X2 Air chamois, the endurance bib has that chamois and excel sports has 'em on sale for under $100.

You have to want small or medium though.

PhotoJoe 

Thanks everyone. I've heard so much positive stuff about the Castelli Aero Race (and not just @TrojanHorse's blabbering ) that I decided to pull the trigger on those. It seems they're on closeout everywhere, and difficult to find in XXL in black, but I found a pair at Ribble. $115 delivered - on sale, using their 10% off coupon (expires today) and free shipping. Here's hoping I like them!

TrojanHorse

Nice price.

sstorkel

I bought a pair of the Castelli Endurance X2 Bib Shorts from Excel Sports. They're now down to $88.88, BTW. Just got back from my first hour-long test-ride. They're nice bibs, but not as nice as I was expecting given the MSRP...

The biggest problem for me is that the sizing seems decidedly Euro. I've shrunk to the point where I can fit into most Mediums, but the Castelli Endurance X2 mediums were a very tight fit! Most of the Castelli sizing charts, including the one on their website, seem to indicate that a medium should fit someone with a 33" (84cm) waist, which would be perfect for me. Excel Sports seems to have it right, though, pegging the mediums as good for someone with a 30-32" waist. I probably should have ordered up a size! The mediums work, but feel more like a race fit rather than an endurance fit.

The chamois is decent, but I'd expect a bit more coverage given that Castelli sells these with the "Endurance" label. It's better than the chamois in my Falconi Deluxe Bib Shorts, but not as good as the chamois in my Assos FI.Mille's. Again, it feels more like it was designed for racing rather than endurance. Padding is decent, if not quite as luxurious as the FI.Mille's.

Not sure I'm a fan of the low-rise waist and "open front" configuration of the Castelli suspenders. The Castelli design isn't bad per se it just isn't what I'm used to wearing. Again, this might have been less of an issue if I'd ordered up a size. Still, if you're a Clyde with a large stomach, I have to wonder if it won't end up spilling out of the front of the Castelli bibs!

On the plus side, the Giro++ leg grippers are the best I've ever used! They're super-comfortable and do a great job of keeping the legs in place.

TrojanHorse

The small euro-sizing and low rise fronts are definitely known "issues" with Castelli. I haven't tried assos bibs yet (supposedly chainlove has some but you know how that goes). I'll assume any comparison to assos is a general positive but then, I don't know jack about the assos model lines and how they differentiate their bibs.

Frankly, I'm surprised anybody that posts anywhere NEAR this forum can get into mediums. XL is pretty snug on me and at 215 I'm on the lower end of the clyde range.

DW0378

What size works for you I am pretty close at 5'10 235. i would love to oreder something just once and not have to return it due to not fitting.

PhotoJoe 

OK, got the Castelli's in the mail. I'm 6'2", 235 lbs. The XXL's are, as @TrojanHorse says - "tight". I think they'll work well though. Haven't ridden them yet, though.

DW0378

I just ordered a set of these. Iam kind of thinking I should have gone up a size but we will see. I will let you know how they are once I get them.

Mens Stretch Fleece Cycling BibTights padded

DW0378

I found these there are not a lot of reviews that I could find though. The definitly cater to the clyde crowd

https://fatladattheback.com/product-category/lads/

Bicycle365

I pushed off on my 2012 cross country ride at 6'0" 330# +/- wearing AeroTech Designs bib shorts size 3x and they have 2 sizes above that..

korbjonathan

bontrager rxxxl bibs: i cant say enough about them. easily one of the most comfortable pairs of bibs i have ever owned

Hadrien

Not trying to thread jack, but does anyone have any idea what bibs these might be based on?

BikeTiresDirect Team Bib Short at BikeTiresDirect

I am trying to ride more and have been getting a bit uncomfortable in the saddle region. I figure $20 is cheap and if they are no good it is not a huge waste. They also have my size (XXL and XXXL) I have zero experience with any cycling specific clothing since I have not started to ride seriously long distances yet.

Medic Zero

I've been very happy with my Aerotechs. 80 mile days included. Very durable, fits well for us bigger folks. I'm 6'2", barrel chested and broad shouldered, and ~ 280 pounds.

PhotoJoe 

I bought a pair of Castelli Free Aero Race XXL and Assos T5 in XLG. The Castelli's are for sale in the Road Bike Marketplace. They're just not for me. I actually think they're just a bit too small for me. I'm 6'2" 240.

The Assos T5_Long Leg are awesome. I haven't done any long rides in them yet, but they're very promising. I bought the XLG and do wish I had bought the XL's. The XLG are just a tad too big, and losing weight isn't going to help that any. However, I just noticed that Competitive Cyclist has the T5_Regular leg on sale (size XLG ONLY) for $135. This is a great price for these bibs, if they'll fit you. Again, 6'2" 240 and I think the XLG is slightly too big for me. Take that for what it's worth!

Assos T FI.Mille_s5 regularLeg Bib Shorts | Competitive Cyclist

TrojanHorse

Great, now I'm going to have to find some Assos bibs to try out. What the heck is the difference between all the models? FI, 13, Mille.... the head spins. I think I'd want XL in a long leg variety - I hate shorty short bibs.

Excel has some assos models on sale right now for a not terrible price.

PhotoJoe 

I don't know the difference between them all. I narrowed down on the "long distance" S5 long leg. And, it was on sale at the Assos clearance site. Only have a few miles on them so far, but at this point I REALLY like them.