dhb Merston bibtights - sizing help

Ands
Ands Posts: 1,437
edited November 2009 in Road buying advice
I am looking to buy a pair of dhb Merstons. I'm female but will probably get the men's as I don't really want padded (can only find padded in the women's). Can anyone let me know what size they have purchased and height/build? I am 5'6" and 59kg so not sure whether I would be a small or medium in the men's. Are there any women using the women's ones here? If so what size did you order? Thanks
Cannondale Six Carbon

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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    I bought DHB bibshorts a while back...
    I'm 5' 8", 76kgs. I checked the sizing chart on Wiggle and went with the Small, very marginal, I could have probably got away with the XSmall :shock: Normally, I buy medium (Assos), so I thought I would be ok with the DHB in S!
    Also, not impressed with the quality. The material seems very 'lightweight', very easy to snag the pad on the nose of the saddle when sitting down after a standing period.
    I just use them on the turbo, now...
    EDIT:...
    Sizing informationSize Guide For Men's Clothing
    Size XS
    Height m 1.69
    Feet Inches 5'7"

    Size Guide For Women's Clothing
    Size XS/8
    Height m 1.68 1
    Feet Inches 5'6"
    Bust cm 72
    Inches 28
    Waist cm 54
    Inches 21
    Hip cm 82
    Inches 32
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  • Ands
    Ands Posts: 1,437
    Thanks Hopper1. I didn't see a sizing chart when I looked. Looks like I might be ok with XS.

    I am after the bibtights and they got 10/10 rating from a few magazines. I don't have Assos budget anymore :cry: (kids!) and these were rated as being as good as anything twice the price (and hopefully they'll be better than the tights I currently have which have no airblock - I looked like I had a bad case of sunburn when I peeled them off today, my legs were bright red from the wet and cold (and then I jumped in a hot shower and the pain really started :shock: !)
    Cannondale Six Carbon
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Ands wrote:
    Thanks Hopper1. I didn't see a sizing chart when I looked. Looks like I might be ok with XS.

    I am after the bibtights and they got 10/10 rating from a few magazines. I don't have Assos budget anymore :cry: (kids!) and these were rated as being as good as anything twice the price (and hopefully they'll be better than the tights I currently have which have no airblock - I looked like I had a bad case of sunburn when I peeled them off today, my legs were bright red from the wet and cold (and then I jumped in a hot shower and the pain really started :shock: !)

    Sell one! :shock:
    My bibshorts were rated highly, too, and felt fine, until the Assos kit started rolloing in!
    I'm now totally spoiled and have become very high maintenance, when it comes to my cycling kit.
    I also have a pair of Pearl Izumi bibtights, they too, are superb and were about £70 :wink:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • a_n_t
    a_n_t Posts: 2,011
    the 2010 merstons are excellent [and I do have assos shorts]

    I'm 6' 2", 70kg and medium fit me.
    Manchester wheelers

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  • Ands
    Ands Posts: 1,437
    a_n_t wrote:

    I'm 6' 2", 70kg and medium fit me.

    makes you wonder how tall you need to be to wear the XXLs!
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  • gsk82
    gsk82 Posts: 3,622
    im 5'8", 68jg, 30" waist, 37" chest. i got a medium, the sizing is pretty standard for mens clothes
    "Unfortunately these days a lot of people don’t understand the real quality of a bike" Ernesto Colnago
  • morrisje
    morrisje Posts: 507
    I just got a pair of Merston bib-sights and wore them today for the first time. I'm 5' 11'', 12,st 34'' waist and they fit perfectly. Just to give you an idea of the size. I'm impressed by the quality.
  • Ands
    Ands Posts: 1,437
    morrisje wrote:
    I just got a pair of Merston bib-sights and wore them today for the first time. I'm 5' 11'', 12,st 34'' waist and they fit perfectly. Just to give you an idea of the size. I'm impressed by the quality.
    Thank you. What size did you get?!
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  • del420t
    del420t Posts: 8
    Ands. Sorry I am in the same situation sizing is hard so hope oyu dont mind me asking a Q on your thread. i am also lookin at these bibs . but i am 6.3, 34 waist, 34 inside leg and 85kg

    @ a_n_t you mention the medium is the right size for you. Can you advise on the inside leg you are or these bibs. I dont like baggy fit but the large are 38in waist would be to big.

    Cheers Del
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    I'm 5'6" with a 31" inside leg. I got the Merstons in M but suspect S would've been a better fit. Happy with the quality and general toastiness.
  • a_n_t
    a_n_t Posts: 2,011
    del420t wrote:
    @ a_n_t you mention the medium is the right size for you. Can you advise on the inside leg you are or these bibs.

    They fit but are quite snug, I wear bibshorts over the top anyway. Length is fine as I wear over shoes with them, might possibly want a cm or two more if you like them quite long but no issue really.
    Manchester wheelers

    PB's
    10m 20:21 2014
    25m 53:18 20:13
    50m 1:57:12 2013
    100m Yeah right.
  • morrisje
    morrisje Posts: 507
    Sorry, I said this in my last post:-
    I just got a pair of Merston bib-sights and wore them today for the first time. I'm 5' 11'', 12,st 34'' waist and they fit perfectly. Just to give you an idea of the size. I'm impressed by the quality.

    I forgot to mention they are Medium size.

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