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Castelli bib shorts sizing

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  • 19-10-2016 9:59pm
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    Alanbt
    Registered Users Posts: 1,149 ✭✭✭


    Hi. Looking for advice on Castelli shorts sizing.
    I'm 6 ft, 34 waist. Would XL be the right size?

    I ordered some XL sportful shorts last week and they were ridiculously small, especially for the straps. I didn't dare pull them over my shoulders as thought they would snap and wouldn't be able to return them.
    Are Castelli slightly more reasonable for sizing?
    XL in Galibier bin shorts fit me perfectly.

    Cheers


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    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    Castelli would be something similar. Castelli own Sportful. You'll probably need XXL


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    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    castelli the same or tighter than sportful, you definitely want xxl. i'm 6'1 but only a 30 to 32" waist and a large fit me perfectly. if xl in sportful don't fit you you will need xxl in castelli


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    Redjeep!
    Registered Users Posts: 493 ✭✭Redjeep!


    Go for the XXL.

    I'm the same size as you (height & waist) and have an XL pair of Castelli. They're wearable but next time I'll buy the XXL.


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    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    I'm 6'2, 32 waist, and Sportful's XXXL bibs fit me well.


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    Alanbt
    Registered Users Posts: 1,149 ✭✭✭Alanbt


    Thanks guys


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    cython
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    I've 2 pairs of castelli shorts and to be honest they are completely different fits. One pair is the Endurance X2, and in XXL at 6'3" and a 34" waist they are snug but the right fit. I've a pair of Nanoflex Pro in XL (based on reviews these seemed to be a more generous fit), and they're probably actually looser than the Endurance ones, so you may want to specify the actual pair you're looking at to get more accurate advice!


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    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,667 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Castelli definitely on the small size i'm usually L in shorts but the Castelli large ones only just about fit me


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    Alanbt
    Registered Users Posts: 1,149 ✭✭✭Alanbt


    cython wrote: »
    I've 2 pairs of castelli shorts and to be honest they are completely different fits. One pair is the Endurance X2, and in XXL at 6'3" and a 34" waist they are snug but the right fit. I've a pair of Nanoflex Pro in XL (based on reviews these seemed to be a more generous fit), and they're probably actually looser than the Endurance ones, so you may want to specify the actual pair you're looking at to get more accurate advice!

    Fair point. Was looking at the nanoflex

    General consensus that these are a more generous fit?


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    Aysedasi
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭Aysedasi


    I have a pair of Castelli Volo and Evoluzione bib shorts in XXL. I'm 6'2" and 90kg. Tight fit but comfortable. I also find the straps are tight when standing but perfect when actually cycling.


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    cython
    Registered Users Posts: 4,769 ✭✭✭cython


    Alanbt wrote: »
    Fair point. Was looking at the nanoflex

    General consensus that these are a more generous fit?

    Well compared to the X2s I have, they definitely are, and the reviews for them support that too. They are (by design since they're kind of a winter short) longer in the leg to begin with, so I suspect if I'd bought XXL in them the leg could be heading south of the knee, as the ones I have probably cover the bottom of my quad.


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