assos sizing

slyfoxman7
slyfoxman7 Posts: 3
edited October 2009 in Road buying advice
I'm looking to get an assos jacket this winter. I am tall and thin, 6' 2" and 160 pounds. What size would people suggest? I'm worried that XL would be too baggy and L would be too short. What size did other people get for their height/weight. Thanks.

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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    I followed the Assos sizing chart, Medium for me according to that, and so far everything I've got has fitted perfectly.
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Well Assos sizing is pretty critical and for good reason. The cut is so racer that if it is too big then it will be 'baggy'. If you are thin, the large might fit but there again might not be long enough for you. If you can get to a dealer to try before you buy then I would do that.

    I agonised a few months before swopping an XL Airblock jacket for a Large. It can be a tough call.

    But good choice all the same, they keep you so damn warm, lovely piece of kit.
  • pud77
    pud77 Posts: 144
    I bought a pair of Assos bib shorts early summer and found the sizing guide to be spot-on. I am 6'5", 34 waist, and went for XLG. Hope this helps :)
  • slyfoxman7
    slyfoxman7 Posts: 3
    giant mancp wrote:

    I agonised a few months before swopping an XL Airblock jacket for a Large. It can be a tough call.

    what's your height/weight if you don't mind saying?
  • pud77
    pud77 Posts: 144
    Most online stores have really esy returns, I'd recommend buying all sizes you're weighing up and keep what fits best. At the end of the day you'll know you've made the right choice :)
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    slyfoxman7 wrote:
    giant mancp wrote:

    I agonised a few months before swopping an XL Airblock jacket for a Large. It can be a tough call.

    what's your height/weight if you don't mind saying?

    Well not as tall as you. 5' 10" and yes slim, but only slight build you could say. Around 12 stone last time I checked.
  • thatkidduffy
    thatkidduffy Posts: 38
    you sound similarly sized to me, maybe a bit lighter. I tried medium and large in Assos. decided large felt better. bibs certainly aren't baggy on me.
  • FHKJ
    FHKJ Posts: 151
    Rather than start (yet) another thread, thought I'd add on here. 6'3" about 14st and 35" waist. In between all Assos sizes, any tips? Thanks, Francis
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Try before you buy is the only thing to make sure ...
  • pud77
    pud77 Posts: 144
    FHKJ wrote:
    Rather than start (yet) another thread, thought I'd add on here. 6'3" about 14st and 35" waist. In between all Assos sizes, any tips? Thanks, Francis
    Very similar to me, my bibshorts are XLG and perfect.
    General opinion is to go by height as the waist measurement is flexible.
  • NWLondoner
    NWLondoner Posts: 2,047
    Just about to order my Airjack 851 jacket and winter LL Bibs.

    Now I am 6'1" tall but only have a 90cm chest.

    The Assos chart say L for my height but XS for my chest size :shock: :?


    Talk about confused :roll:
  • ridieboy
    ridieboy Posts: 35
    I have recently purchased some Assos stuff.

    I am 6'3" with a fairly slight build, and like you, was very hesitant about ordering XL since I assumed the cut would leave the garments baggy, but this certainly wasn't the case.

    I ordered an XL Intermediate Evo jersey and it fits me like a glove, and some F1 MIlle shorts in XL that fit me well. If I had one criticism of the shorts, it would be that the leg elastic is fairly loose, but I do have fair thin legs.

    A rule of thumb - especially when getting shorts - is to get fitted for your height first, waist size second.
  • idreamoftailwinds
    idreamoftailwinds Posts: 134
    I was in the same dilema, so off I poped to a local stockist, Ely the 90 min drive was well worth it I know now exactly what size to buy.

    I am 6'2", 90Kg 33inch waist with a 40inch Chest and the XL in both Jacket and LL Winter Tights were spot on, Just thought I would share :)
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Oh you mean Ely city cycles then I guess, I know Mark there, good bloke. Their prices are at the top end but they always seem to have stock.
  • idreamoftailwinds
    idreamoftailwinds Posts: 134
    Thats the place, I did feel a bit tight just trying stuff on, but when I am looking at a 851jacket and winter LL with pad, I would have paid an extra 100 notes. But well stocked yes. NIce shop to be honest.

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