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SIZING GUIDE

Every measurement below is of your body, not the garment. Take three measurements, find the row you fall in, and check the fit notes at the bottom before you order.

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Men

Tops go by chest · Bibs, shorts and tights go by hip

Size Chest Waist Hip Typical weight (kg)
XS 83–87cm33–34in 69–73cm27–29in 85–89cm33–35in 50–59
S 88–92cm35–36in 74–78cm29–31in 90–94cm35–37in 60–69
M 93–97cm37–38in 79–83cm31–33in 95–99cm37–39in 70–79
L 98–102cm39–40in 84–88cm33–35in 100–104cm39–41in 80–89
XL 103–107cm41–42in 89–93cm35–37in 105–109cm41–43in 90–99
2XL 108–112cm43–44in 94–98cm37–39in 110–114cm43–45in 100–109
3XL 113–117cm44–46in 99–103cm39–41in 115–119cm45–47in 110–119

Women

Tops go by chest · Bibs, shorts and tights go by hip

Size Chest Waist Hip Typical weight (kg)
XS 78–82cm31–32in 64–68cm25–27in 83–87cm33–34in 40–49
S 83–87cm33–34in 69–73cm27–29in 88–92cm35–36in 50–59
M 88–92cm35–36in 74–78cm29–31in 93–97cm37–38in 60–69
L 93–97cm37–38in 79–83cm31–33in 98–102cm39–40in 70–79
XL 98–102cm39–40in 84–88cm33–35in 103–107cm41–42in 80–89
2XL 103–107cm41–42in 89–93cm35–37in 108–112cm43–44in 90–99

Kids

Go by the measurement, not the age — children of the same age vary a lot

Age Chest Hip Typical height
3-4 yrs 54–58cm21–23in 57–63cm22–25in 96–105cm38–41in
5-6 yrs 59–62cm23–24in 64–68cm25–27in 106–118cm42–46in
7-8 yrs 63–66cm25–26in 69–72cm27–28in 119–130cm47–51in
9-10 yrs 67–72cm26–28in 73–78cm29–31in 131–140cm52–55in
11-12 yrs 73–78cm29–31in 79–85cm31–33in 141–152cm56–60in

Which measurement to use

Garment Go by this Then check
Jerseys, jackets, gilets, vests, trail jerseys Chest Hip
Bib shorts, bib tights Hip Waist
Shorts, tights Hip Waist
Tri suits, speed suits, skinsuits Chest and hip Take the larger

Tops: if your chest and waist point to different sizes, use the chest.  Bottoms: if your waist and hip point to different sizes, use the hip.

How to measure

  • Use a soft cloth tape measure, not a steel builder's tape.
  • Measure over underwear or a thin base layer, not over a jersey or jacket.
  • Stand tall and relaxed — don't hold your breath or brace your stomach.
  • The tape should sit flat against you but never dig in. Snug, not tight.
  • Ask someone to help if you can. Self-measuring the chest and hip is where most mistakes happen.
  1. ChestRun the tape around the fullest part of the chest, straight under the armpits. Keep it level all the way round and breathe normally — don't puff up.
  2. WaistFind the narrowest part of your middle, usually just above the navel. Rest the tape there without pulling it in.
  3. HipStand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your seat, keeping the tape level front to back.

Getting the fit right

Between two sizes?Size down for a close race fit. Size up for a more relaxed fit.
Prefer a looser fit?VanH kit is cut close to the body by design. If you don't want a race fit, take the next size up.
Check it in riding positionA jersey that feels right standing up can pull across the shoulders on the bike. Reach forward as if you're on the hoods when you try it on.

VanH kit is designed for a close, aerodynamic fit. Still unsure? Email info@vanh.co.za with your chest, waist and hip measurements and we’ll size you.

HOW TO MEASURE

OUR CYCLING JERSEYS ARE CUT FOR RACING AND FIT SNUGLY. IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT, WE SUGGEST SIZING UP.
FULL SIZING CHART

INSTRUCTIONS

CHEST: Measure around the fullest part of the chest, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.

WAIST: Measure around the narrowest point, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.

HIPS: Stand with feet together and measure around the fullest point, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.

If you are in between sizes, choose the smaller size for a tighter fit and the larger size for a looser fit. If the measurements from your waist and hip suggest different sizes, you are better off going with the hip measurement. If the measurements for the chest and waist suggest different top sizes, you are better off working on the chest size.