The assumption that if I'm 6'4'' my waist must be 40+...

[bornagainst]

Good thread.. I'm 6' 5 and 32 waist and about the best I've found is Gore stuff. I just save up as best as I can!

 

[Buzzinonbikes]

Good thread.. I'm 6' 5 and 32 waist and about the best I've found is Gore stuff. I just save up as best as I can!

What size Gore stuff do you find fits? I'm similar measurements to you.

 

[bornagainst]

What size Gore stuff do you find fits? I'm similar measurements to you.

Pretty much Medium all the way, although I prefer things with a tight-ish fit, and I haven't bought any long tights - so not sure about inside leg, only shorts & jackets..

 

[triangles]

Yes I'd agree with the medium for Gore, although I often find them to be slightly too short.

The roubaix bundle of long/short bib tights mentioned further up fit me very well and may well be worth it for you if you are after long tights.

@ OP - dunno dude, you're almost ideal racing shape - most racing cut clothes should fit you perfectly

I think I'm a bit taller than most racers though aren't I? Or maybe it's just that most commercial cycling clothing is cut to more accommodating sizes for the average commuter/enthusiast.

There's no way I could afford something like Assos

 

[VamP]

Yes I'd agree with the medium for Gore, although I often find them to be slightly too short.

The roubaix bundle of long/short bib tights mentioned further up fit me very well and may well be worth it for you if you are after long tights.



I think I'm a bit taller than most racers though aren't I? Or maybe it's just that most commercial cycling clothing is cut to more accommodating sizes for the average commuter/enthusiast.

There's no way I could afford something like Assos

I find Gore cut middle of the road. Take a look at Nalini or similar for true racing cut.

You are taller than most racers in the same way that you are taller than most people. The cut is to do with how lean you are for a given height...

 

[martint235]

I'm 6'8" with a 36" waist - I think if the longs have stirrups at the end then there's usually enough stretch in them to do the job. If they don't have the stirrups then I might as well buy 3/4 lengths!

I'm 6'6", 36" waist and 38" inside leg so I've never bought longs without stirrups. For other bib stuff (shorts and 3/4) I'm fairly sure all my stuff is size 5 or Nike XL. I've not really had any problems yet.

I've never bought a long sleeve top yet so if anyone has any advice on those for the tall person......

 

[Hacienda71]

We should start a Cycle Chat basketball team.

 

[martint235]

We should start a Cycle Chat basketball team.

No chance. Played basketball for my school, never again.

 

[triangles]

I find Gore cut middle of the road. Take a look at Nalini or similar for true racing cut.

You are taller than most racers in the same way that you are taller than most people. The cut is to do with how lean you are for a given height...

Thanks for the tip

No chance. Played basketball for my school, never again.

Do you get the "You must be great at basketball!" comments then? I've always been embarrassingly bad at it...

 

[martint235]

Do you get the "You must be great at basketball!" comments then? I've always been embarrassingly bad at it...

Yep. Not as often now I'm older thankfully. I was actually quite good. Certainly good enough not to pay much attention during training. However I went to a Catholic school where violence was fairly casual, being hit in the head twice by a medicine ball that the teacher had thrown because I was talking at the same time as him convinced me that a. I was doing this in my own time and b. I didn't have to be there. I got up and walked out, never played basketball since.

 

[outlash]

FWIW, I'm 6.3 with a 32" waist and in my limited experience the Tenn long sleeve shirts are long enough to cover my chimp-like arms. Cheap too .


I was pretty decent at Basketball, played for the school, borough and trained with the Whitechapel Tigers. Was a few years ago now!


Tony..

 

[youngoldbloke]

Opposite problem - 5'5", 30" waist - never mind about leg length - 27" - impossible - even M&S have stopped stocking 30" * waist trousers - you are supposed to order and PAY online for delivery to store to try on, and get refund if not suitable - imagine what that entails if you want to try on numerous pairs/styles - OK ..... sorry to rant off thread - just wish I had your 6'+ problems ....... Oh, I cannot find any bib longs that fit either - tried DHB etc etc.
* and their 32" waist are now equal to the 34" of a few years ago - think it is called 'vanity' sizing .