Rapha Sizing

[JoeyB]

Is it a bit, well, Italian?

I don't know whether to go for 36" or 38" waist trousers...I want them to keep their fitted look but worried my thighs / arse will not fit in them lol

Help!?

 

[Rustybucket]

Id go up a size. I bought some small jersey' s based on their size guide and they are too tight.

 

[TissoT]

42 inch chest = XL
33 inch waist = XL
to give you some Idea Raphas large is a medum ...XL is a Large in british sizing

 

[zizou]

Rapha IME tends to be 1 size down from the likes of Castelli, Santini and Nalini.

Although it does depend on the product - their pro line is closer to Italian sizing (probably due to it being made by MOA/Nalini).

 

[BalkanExpress]

From experience, If you are thinking "I'm probably a 36" then best get the 38.

They are however good on returns, so if it's sale stock grab both if possible and send one back

 

[downfader]

One thing I never get about sizing is this: why put on the clothing details "42 inch chest" if it clearly isnt?

Several times I've bought clothes and realised they're too baggy or too tight - yet my measurement is consistent. Nalini used to be bad for this, meaning a top was too tight. Altura always went the other way... mind you with a jersey under a coat it doesnt matter if it catches a bit more air under it to some degree