Cycling fit and sizing guide
Cycling kits differ in fit depending on the brand, style, size, and fabric — so you have plenty of options. The best way to determine your size is to try on a Hincapie Fit Kit. Select the size you’d like to try on, and we’ll ship it to you for free. You may also want to check out our sizing chart, which gives general measurements and guidelines. If you’re part of a cycling team, talk to your team manager about the status and availability of your team’s Fit Kit.
Cycling Kit Sizing Information
Club Cut
The most relaxed fit, the Club Cut is best suited for the casual cyclist and weekend warrior — or for outfitting your office for a local fundraising ride. This fit is found in our Axis Club, Mountain Bike, and Active collections.
Race Cut
The Race Cut collections provide an athletic fit with a slim cut and a little breathing room. Our Velocity collection is available in this fit.
Pro Cut
With the most compressed fit, the Pro Cut collections are the perfect option for cyclists who prefer an ultra-tight fit. If ordered based on our Hincapie sizing chart, these jerseys will fit very slim through the chest and waist and feature a narrower sleeve. The Max, Signature, Arrow, and Gravel collections fall into this category.
How tight should my cycling bib shorts be?
We get this question often, and in many ways, it’s a matter of personal preference. In general, though, your bib shorts shouldn’t be tight enough to restrict movement but will definitely be snug. Any loose fabric will cause chafing during a ride. The straps are secure enough so they don’t fall off your shoulders. Your cycling jersey should fit snugly, with the cuffs fitting close enough to avoid chafing but also not digging into your arm—think tighter than a t-shirt, but less tight than a base layer.
Sizing Your Kit
Chest Fit
The chest fit is a matter of personal preference, but generally, it should fit snugly without restricting movement.
Inseam Fit
Hincapie considers 11” the standard inseam measurement for men and 7” the standard for women. We also offer 9.5” inseam for men and 8.5” inseam for women in most styles.
How to Measure for a custom kit
1. Headgear: Measure around your head where you would wear a headband, just above your ear and along your forehead. 2. Chest: Measure around fullest part of your chest, just below your underarm. 3. Arms: Measure the circumference of your bicep at the thickest area. 4. Waist: Measure around your natural waistline. 5. Hip: Measure around the fullest part of your hips. 6. Palm: Measure the circumference of the widest part of your hand (not including your thumb). 7. Thigh: Measure the circumference of your thigh at the largest point.
Men's Sizing Guide
These are body measurements and not garment measurements. Due to the variety of fabrics and fits across our line, the actual garments measure slightly different for each style.
Women's Sizing Guide
These are body measurements and not garment measurements. Due to the variety of fabrics and fits across our line, the actual garments measure slightly different for each style.
