Finding the right size cycling clothing & calculating frame sizes

On this page you’ll find links to our size charts for various manufacturers of cycling apparel and accessories such as helmets and shoes. We also include tips on how to measure correctly, making it easy to find the right size for you. Whether you need a size chart for a bicycle helmet, cycling apparel, or general guidelines for choosing the right size for bicycles and frames, we’ve got you covered.

Sizes can vary greatly.

Depending on the manufacturer, clothing sizes can vary considerably. For example, Italian fashion tends to run a bit smaller and tighter. Therefore, we always recommend consulting the size chart and using a measuring tape before ordering. We make every effort to keep the size charts listed here up to date.

 

How do I measure cycling clothing correctly?

All you need to take your measurements is a sheet of paper, a pen, and a measuring tape. Below you’ll find detailed instructions on how and where to measure each part of your body. Simply note your measurements, and you’re ready to start shopping for the perfect fit, no matter which brand you choose. You can find the exact size charts from the manufacturers via the links below, as well as on each product’s detailed page.
Tip: If your measurements fall between two sizes, please always order the larger size.

© HIBIKE Cycling Clothing Size Chart
 

How do I measure…?

1) Head circumference:
Measure from the center of the forehead at the widest point around the head.

2) Chest circumference:
Measure horizontally around the body, starting at the widest point of the chest.

3) Waist circumference:
Measure the narrowest circumference of the waist horizontally around the body without constricting.

4) Hip circumference:
Place the measuring tape horizontally around the widest part of your buttocks while standing with both feet together.

5) Sleeve length:
Measure from the base of the neck, over the shoulders, down the arm to the slightly bent elbow and on to the wrist.

6) Thigh circumference:
Measure the circumference of your thigh at its widest point.

7) Calf circumference:
Measure the circumference of your calf at its widest point.

8) Upper arm circumference:
Measure the circumference of your upper arm at its widest point while it is tensed.

9) Forearm circumference:
Measure the circumference of your forearm at its widest point while it is tensed.

10) Elbow length:
The elbow length determines the length of the forearm protector. To determine this, place the measuring tape directly below the elbow and measure down to the wrist.

11) Hand circumference:
Always measure the hand circumference without the thumb, with the hand flat and outstretched, and guide the measuring tape over the ankle without tightening it.

12) Hand length:
Measure the hand length from the beginning of the palm to the end of the middle finger.

13) Stride length:
Measure from the crotch to the bottom edge of the trouser leg along the inner trouser seam.

14) Outer leg length:
Measure from the sole of the foot to the waist.

15) Shin length:
The shin length determines the length of the shin protector. To measure this, place the measuring tape directly below the knee and measure up to the level of the ankle.

16) Measure foot length:
Remove the insole from a shoe that fits you and measure the length of the sole with a ruler.
Don’t have an insole handy? Then place your foot on a piece of paper and trace the outline with a pencil. Then measure the length of your foot with a ruler.
The relevant measurement is the length of the insole or your foot in centimeters. You can find the corresponding shoe size in the manufacturer’s tables below.
Note regarding the insole length: For guidance, it is helpful to know that approximately 1.2cm (+/-) must be added to your measured “foot length” to arrive at the specified insole length.

Example table:
Our example table shows how our manufacturers’ size charts are structured. Please note the measurement instructions above.

Column: from top to bottom
Line: from left to right

Example table
1: Miss… Determine the size values ​​required for your selected product (all measurements except clothing size in cm) and find the column that best matches the overall measurements.
Clothing size 40/42 44/46 48/50 52/54 56/58 60/62
Chest circumference 84 86-91 97-102 107-112 117-122 127-132
Waist circumference 69 71-76 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117
hip circumference 89 91-97 99-104 107-112 114-119 112-127
Thigh circumference 52 53 56 58 61 63
neck circumference 36 37 39 42 44 47
Sleeve length 81 84 86 89 91 94
stride length 79 81 81 84 86 86
2: Choose… XS S M L XL XXL
In the line “2: Choose…” you will find the names that manufacturers use to describe their products.

Size charts by manufacturer

Below you will find a list of brands for which we can provide you with specific size charts. Please note the measurement instructions above.

General size charts

If you haven’t found a size chart for your brand, you can use our general size charts to determine the correct size. These general size charts are only guidelines ; sizes vary considerably from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Women’s Clothing Size Chart (General)
1: Miss… Determine the required size values ​​for your selected product (all measurements except clothing size in cm) and find the column that best matches your overall measurements. In the second step, for women’s items, select the size label listed under that column.
Women’s clothing size 32/34 36/38 40/42 44/46 48/50 52/54
Chest circumference 86 89-91 94-98 102-105 110-116 120
Waist circumference 64 66-69 71-75 79-83 88-93 98
hip circumference 91 94-97 99-103 107-110 116-121 125
Thigh circumference 54 57 60 63 67 70
neck circumference 34 37 38 40 42 43
Sleeve length 74 76-78 79-80 81-83 84-85 86
stride length 74 76 79 81 84 86
2: Choose… XS S M L XL XXL
Men’s Clothing Size Chart (General)
1: Miss… Determine the required size values ​​for your selected product (all measurements except clothing size in cm) and find the column that best matches your overall measurements. In the second step, for men’s items, select the size label listed under that column.
Men’s clothing size 40/42 44/46 48/50 52/54 56/58 60/62
Chest circumference 84 86-91 97-102 107-112 117-122 127-132
Waist circumference 69 71-76 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117
hip circumference 89 91-97 99-104 107-112 114-119 112-127
Thigh circumference 52 53 56 58 61 63
neck circumference 36 37 39 42 44 47
Sleeve length 81 84 86 89 91 94
stride length 79 81 81 84 86 86
2: Choose… XS S M L XL XXL
Size charts for unisex items in general
1: Miss… Determine the required size values ​​for your selected product (all measurements except clothing size in cm) and find the column that best matches your overall measurements. In the second step, for unisex items, select the size label listed under that column.
Women’s clothing size 32/34 36/38 40/42 44/46 48/50 52/54
Men’s clothing size 40/42 44/46 48/50 52/54 56/58 60/62
Chest circumference 89-91 94-98 97-102 107-112 117-122 127-132
Waist circumference 66-69 71-76 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117
hip circumference 94-97 99-103 99-104 107-112 114-119 112-127
Thigh circumference 53 56 56 58 61 63
neck circumference 37 38 39 42 44 47
Sleeve length 79 83 87 89 91 94
stride length 76 79 81 84 86 89
2: Choose… XS S M L XL XXL
Glove size guidelines
1: Miss…
Hand circumference (cm)		 2: Choose…
Glove size (inches)
-16 XXS (6)
16-17 XS (7)
18-19 S (8)
20-21 M (9)
22-23 L (10)
24-25 XL (11)
26-27 XXL (12)
28-29 XXXL (13)
Shoe size guidelines
1: Miss… 2: Choose… (size standard)
Foot length (cm) EU US UK
22 34 ½ 5 2 ½
22.7 35 5 ½ 3
23 36 6 3 ½
23.4 36 ½ 6 ½ 4
23.8 37 7 4 ½
24.3 38 7 ½ 5
24.7 38 ½ 8 5 ½
25.1 39 8 ½ 6
25.6 40 9 6 ½
26 40 ½ 9 ½ 7
26.5 41 10 7 ½
27 42 10 ½ 8
27.4 42 ½ 11 8 ½
27.8 43 11 ½ 9
28.3 44 12 9 ½
28.7 44 ½ 12 ½ 10
29.1 45 13 10 ½
29.6 46 13 ½ 11
29.8 46 ½ 14 11 ½
30.3 47 14 ½ 12
30.8 48 15 12 ½
31.2 48 ½ 15 ½ 13
31.6 49 16 13 ½
32 50 16 ½ 14

Calculating frame sizes – guidelines

Calculate size for a mountain bike hardtail (MTB)
1: Miss…
Step height (cm)		 2: Choose…
Frame sizes (inches)
60-64 14
65-68 15
69-73 16
74-77 17
78-81 18
82-86 19
87-90 20
91-95 21
96-99 22
100-103 23
Here’s how to determine your correct stride height: You’ll need a tape measure and a spirit level. Take off your shoes and trousers (the cut of your trousers will affect the measurement). Hold the spirit level as horizontally as possible between your legs and extend it upwards. Now measure from the floor to the top of the spirit level with the tape measure. The measurement you obtain is your stride height.
Calculate size for a full-suspension mountain bike (MTB fully)
1: Miss…
Step height (cm)		 2: Choose…
Frame sizes (inches)
60-64 14
65-68 15
69-73 16
74-77 17
78-81 18
82-86 19
87-90 20
91-95 21
96-99 22
100-103 23
Here’s how to determine your correct stride height: You’ll need a tape measure and a spirit level. Take off your shoes and trousers (the cut of your trousers can affect the measurement). Hold the spirit level as horizontally as possible between your legs and pull it upwards. Now measure from the floor to the top of the spirit level with the tape measure. The measurement you obtain is your stride height.
Calculate size for racing bikes / singlespeed bikes
1: Miss…
Step height (cm)		 2: Choose…
Frame sizes (cm)
71-74 49
75-78 51
79-82 54
83-86 56
87-89 59
90-93 61
94-97 64
Here’s how to determine your correct stride height: You’ll need a tape measure and a spirit level. Take off your shoes and trousers (the cut of your trousers can affect the measurement). Hold the spirit level as horizontally as possible between your legs and pull it upwards. Now measure from the floor to the top of the spirit level with the tape measure. The measurement you obtain is your stride height.
Calculate size Trekking bike / Touring bike / Cross bike / City bike
1: Miss…
Step height (cm)		 2: Choose…
Frame sizes (cm)
71 47
72-73 48
74 49
75-76 50
77-78 51
79 52
80-81 53
82 54
83-84 55
85 56
86-87 57
88 58
89-90 59
91 60
92-93 61
94 62
95-96 63
97 64
98-99 65
100 66
Here’s how to determine your correct stride height: You’ll need a tape measure and a spirit level. Take off your shoes and trousers (the cut of your trousers can affect the measurement). Hold the spirit level as horizontally as possible between your legs and pull it upwards. Now measure from the floor to the top of the spirit level with the tape measure. The measurement you obtain is your stride height.
Calculate size for children’s bicycles
1: Miss…
Height (cm)		 2: Choose…
Wheel sizes (inches)
85-95
and stride length under 40cm		 12″ wheel
95-105 12
105-115 16
115-125 18
125-135 20
140-155 24
155-160 26
These size recommendations are only guidelines. The correct size also depends on the child’s individual stride length, which varies between manufacturers. Please consider the child’s individual development and motor skills.