Veggie Elbow sizing info question

REMF
REMF Posts: 106
edited May 2009 in MTB buying advice
Dear all,

I am looking to buy some veggie-elbow guards online, and have a little query about how the sizing information works..........

six six one say the following:
http://www.sixsixone.com/Information_CyclingSizing.aspx

Top opening = 32cm
Bot opening = 30cm

I would presume that top opening refers to just below the bicep, and bottom opening at the top of the forearm, but, if that's the case then my proportions are the wrong way around as i measure:

bottom of bicep = 28cm
top of forearm = 30cm

so do six six one label their measurements presuming a person stands with his arms in the air, or am i freak in being the only person whose forearms are wider than the bottom of my bicep?

any other tips on veggie-elbow sizing?

many thanks

Comments

  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    The top strap goes quite far up past the elbow, so not quite round the widest part of the upper arm but not at the narrow part either.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • REMF
    REMF Posts: 106
    cheers for the reply, i reckon on large then.

    thanks
  • tv
    tv Posts: 338
    what about the shin guards

    i am;

    top - 16''
    bottom 10''

    which size should i go for?
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    No idea I'm afraid. Here, it might become more important to know the distance selling regs for returning items ;)
    Uncompromising extremist
  • tv
    tv Posts: 338
    haha thort id risk it and got the mediums... we will see eh :o