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Rejuvenator 05-03-09 08:04 PM

Good Shorts for a tall skinny guy?
 
I have long legs, and would like a short that is cut a bit lower on my thighs. I've tried Pearl Izumi and they are too wide for me. I have some Sugoi which are OK. Any ideas as to shorts that are cut longer in the leg? I don't even try on bibs anymore, as the size medium I typically wear are not built for my 6'3" body. Anyone make a "tall" model?

fbxcore 05-03-09 08:26 PM

My Voler bibs are fairly long...a couple inches above the knee. Could be worth checking out.

GatorFL 05-03-09 08:26 PM

I have long legs, too. Canari works best for me.

fauxto nick 05-03-09 08:27 PM

Capoforma, try the blue kit from 08', also my Louie Garneau are super long and tight in the legs.

cooleric1234 05-04-09 12:03 AM

http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/tallman2.htm

darkmagus 05-04-09 12:15 AM

I'm tall and skinny too (6'0" 140lbs) and Assos were the only ones that really fit me well. The Specialized bibs almost fit me but not quite as good. I also tried on Pearl, Castelli, and Ibex. The problem that I kept having was being in between sizes for most brands. I really wanted to like the Ibex wool bibs but they just didn't quite fit me.

Tapeworm21 05-04-09 03:32 AM

If you're 6'3 wearing medium bibs.... I'd suggest you either:

1) Eat
2) Try a different size

I'm a tall skinny guy too and wear a size large in every bib I've ever worn. Don't just say, "I'm a size Medium in everything else so I wear a size medium bib." You're tall.... you're not a size medium. Cycling clothing is made for skinny lads such as us... take appropriate measures. And ALWAYS buy Capo Forma. They are the **** and nothing less.

Grumpy McTrumpy 05-04-09 04:59 AM

santini

erik9108 05-04-09 02:21 PM

I'm 6'1" and fit great in the large Giordana bibs. I also have a bib from Descente (also a large) that goes a little lower than the Giordana's and fits perfectly.

Have you tried a large lately?


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