Castelli Bib Tights

[Onthedrops]

Looking for some new bib tights for the cold weather.

Initially considered DHB from Wiggle but saw the Castelli examples they have too. Do the Castellis come up smaller than the DHB's?
I always think that the best policy is to try before you buy but you don't really get that luxury with Wiggle.

Anyone have experience of Castelli tights? Is it a case of buying one size larger or getting the normal size?

 

[Kevoffthetee]

I'm between between medium and large in most bibtights and bibshorts so tend to go for medium, unless Castelli or sportful (same factory and cut) where I buy the large which are snug but not too tight.

Any bigger and they would be too long, even though I'm 5ft10

 

[The Rover]

I find I have to go one size up with Castelli in bib tights but you could also order a few different sizes to try from wiggle, use PayPal and pay after delivery.
That way you can send some back using their very good returns service before you have to pay for them.

 

[ianrauk]

They do come up smaller compared to DHB. But to be sure, buy a couple of sizes and use Wiggles excellent returns policy.

 

[TissoT]

XL is a about 34/35inch waist.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

XL is a about 34/35inch waist.

Castelli large is 88cm/34.5inch waist, 83cm/32.6inch inseam

 

[Joffey]

If looking for Castelli don't forget to look at Castelli Cafe - sometimes they have some right bargains. Unfortunately I don't think they have bibtights in the outlet any more.

Nanoflex bibs are great for the money btw

 

[outlash]

The general rule of thumb is one size up with Castelli. Both my Castelli bib shorts & knicks are XL while the rest of my bibs are L.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

If looking for Castelli don't forget to look at Castelli Cafe - sometimes they have some right bargains. Unfortunately I don't think they have bibtights in the outlet any more.

Nanoflex bibs are great for the money btw

Better value than castellis, get wiggle to price match bikeinn for the sportful norain bibtights. Same material, same cut, only £45

 

[rob01792]

Better value than castellis, get wiggle to price match bikeinn for the sportful norain bibtights. Same material, same cut, only £45

thanks for this whats the sizes like I just got wiggle to price match

 

[Kevoffthetee]

I bought large. Im 5ft 9, 43inc chest, 33inch waist and 31 inseam. They are snug but not tight and the legs are fractionally long.

The Italians think that an increase in waist means an increase in height so unless your a stick then you'll find the legs are probably a tad longer than you'd like

 

[rob01792]

thanks I odered a large I'm slightly bigger at 5,11 34/35 waist 31 leg sounds like they maybe a bit tight around the waist

I think bike inn put the price up