Sizing Of Bib Tights For A Fatty

[phaedrus]

I'm about to buy my first set of bib tights, but I'm not sure what size to order. I'm a fat b*st*rd with short legs, so should I choose the size to suit my height (5'9"), and hope that they're stretchy enough to accommodate my paunch, or my waist size (34"), and hope I don't have to tie knots in the shoulder straps?

You advice is welcome.

 

[srw]

My advice? You are not a fat bastard. 34" at 5'9" is perfectly normal.

Hope this helps.

 

[aJohnson]

Depends on what ones you're looking at, apparently Assos are most race fit shorts so are tighter from what I've heard and bib shorts like DHB earnly (which I have) are more loose. The ones I have are loose at the end but I'm determined to fix that.

I'd go for height, and if there too tight send them back and try a larger size.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I am a similarly athletic shape with a full aerobelly and same height, found I needed dhb's bibs for the equivelent of a 6'1" person, 2 sizes larger than my height, and 1 size larger than my waist would predict! As a consequesnce they're a tad long in the leg, but not too worried about that. Often best to order 2 sizes and send the one back that doesn't fit.

 

[Speck]

I am 5' 8", 38" waist and have Assos bib tights and they are very slightly too long. As they stretch pretty well you might get away with a medium as Assos seem to sell by height! The one's I have a padded insert and "stirrup" thingies for your feet.

You should really try some on at a LBS.