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General Sizing Guide

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Men's Apparel | Women's Apparel | Helmets | Gloves | Youth
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Men's Apparel

Men's Shirts / Jackets (in.)

Size
Neck
Chest
Sleeve
S
14 - 14 1/2
34 - 36
32 - 33
M
15 - 15 1/2
38 - 40
33 - 34
L
16 - 16 1/2
42 - 44
34 - 35
XL
17 - 17 1/2
46 - 48
35 - 36
2XL
18 - 18 1/2
50 - 52
36 - 37

Men's Pants (in.)

Size
Chest
Inseam
S
30 - 32
30
M
32 - 24
31
L
34 - 36
32
XL
36 - 38
33
2XL
38 - 40
34

Men's Boots/Shoes

U.S., Canada & Australia Size
Length (in. [cm])
Euro Size
U.K. Size
3 1/2
9" [22.8 cm.]
35
3
4
9 1/8" [23.1 cm.]
35 1/2 3 1/2
4 1/2
9 1/4" [23.5 cm.]
36 4
5
9 3/8" [23.8 cm.]
37 4 1/2
5 1/2
9 1/2" [24.1 cm.]
37 1/2 5
6
9 5/8" [24.5 cm.]
38 5 1/2
6 1/2
9 3/4" [24.8 cm.]
38 1/2 6
7
9 7/8" [25.1 cm.]
39 6 1/2
7 1/2
10" [25.4 cm.]
40 7
8
10 1/8" [25.7 cm.]
41 7 1/2
8 1/2
10 1/4" [26 cm.]
42 8
9
10 1/2" [26.7 cm.]
43 8 1/2
10 1/2
10 3/4" [27.3 cm.]
44 10
11 1/2
11" [27.9 cm.]
45 11
12 1/2
11 1/4" [28.6 cm.]
46 1/2 12
14 11 1/2" [29.2 cm.] 48 1/2 13 1/2

Jackets, Shirts, Pants and Suits

It is best to have someone help you take your measurements for most apparel. Stand upright and relaxed, then take all measurements from one side of the body. Be sure to check the size chart for U.S. or European equivalent sizing before ordering as the actual size numbers vary. Always consider what under clothing or under garments you will wear while riding. Overly tight apparel may cause pinching and discomfort.  Loose apparel may cause poor protection from the elements and wind flapping.

Neck

It is best to measure a shirt collar that fits you well, not your actual neck. Button the collar and place a cloth measuring tape; starting behind the button, wrap the tape around the inside of the collar until it meets its starting point. Additional neck protection, such as a bandana, balaclava or high collar is strongly recommended for comfort while riding in any conditions.

Chest

With your arms relaxed at your sides, measure the largest total circumference of your chest when inhaling, keeping the tape parallel to the floor and measuring under your armpits and around your breastbone and back. Chest measurement is for sizing reference and consideration should be given to your midsection (stomach area). A tight mid-section will allow jackets or apparel to rise while riding. Selecting a slightly loose jacket is recommended, unless purchasing a suit or zip-together pants and jacket.

Sleeve

With your arm slightly bent, measure from your spine at the base of your neck, over your shoulder and elbow, to your wrist bone.

Center Back (CB) Length

This measurement is only necessary for proper fit of one-piece suits for sport, race or rain protection and for proper spine protection. Standing completely upright, measure from the base of your neck, down your spine to your natural waist. Most riding suits are designed based on CB Length and adjusted for riding position.

Adult Helmets

Sizing Guidelines



Hat Size
Inches
CM
2XS
6 3/8 - 6 1/2
20 1/8 - 20 1/2
51 - 52
XS
6 5/8 - 6 3/4
20 7/8 - 21 1/4
53 - 54
S
6 7/8 - 7
21 5/8 - 22
55 - 56
M
7 1/8 - 7 1/4
22 1/2 - 22 7/8
57 - 58
L
7 3/8 - 7 1/2
23 1/4 - 23 5/8
59 - 60
XL
7 5/8 - 7 3/4
24 - 24 3/8
61 - 62
2XL
7 7/8 - 8
24 3/4 - 25 1/2
63 - 64
3XL
8 1/8 - 8 1/4
25 5/8 - 26
65 - 66
4XL
8 3/8 - 8 1/2
26 3/8 - 26 3/4
67 - 68
5XL
8 5/8 - 8 3/4
27 1/8 - 27 1/2
69 - 70

Helmets

Measure the largest portion of your head horizontally with a cloth tape, measuring approximately one inch above your eyebrows and ears. If your head size is between two helmet sizes, first try the smaller size. A correctly fitting helmet should not be able to move from side to side and up and down with the chin strap fastened for a safe fit. If it is not snug, try a size smaller. Consider purchasing other size cheek pads or helmet liners to improve fit. Some helmets are designed with exchangeable cheek pads and liners; allowing smaller cheek pads or liners, in a slightly larger helmet or visa-versa.

Women's Apparel

Women's Shirts / Jackets (in.)

Size
U.S. Size
Bust (in.)
XS
0 - 2
30 - 32
S
4 - 6
32 - 34
M
8 - 10
34 - 36
L
12 - 14
38 - 40
XL
16 - 18
40 - 42
2XL
20 - 22
44 - 46

Women's Pants (in.)

Size
U.S. Size
Waist
Hips
Inseam
XS
2 - 4
22 - 24
32 - 35
29
S
4 - 6
24 - 26
35 - 37
30
M
8 - 10
27 - 29
37 - 39
31
L
10 - 12
29 - 31
40 - 42
32
XL
14 - 16
32 - 34
42 - 44
33
2XL
18 - 20
36 - 38
46 - 48
34

Women's Boots/Shoes

U.S. & Canada Size
Length (in. [cm.])
Euro Size
U.K. Size Australian Size
5 9" [22.8 cm.]
35
3 3 1/2
5 1/2 9 1/8" [23.1 cm.]
35 1/2 3 1/2 4
6 9 1/4" [23.5 cm.]
36 4 4 1/2
6 1/2 9 3/8" [23.8 cm.]
37 4 1/2 5
7 9 1/2" [24.1 cm.]
37 1/2 5 5 1/2
7 1/2 9 5/8" [24.5 cm.]
38 5 1/2 6
8 9 3/4" [24.8 cm.]
38 1/2 6 6 1/2
8 1/2 9 7/8" [25.1 cm.]
39 6 1/2 7
9 10" [25.4 cm.]
40 7 7 1/2
9 1/2 10 1/8" [25.7 cm.]
41 7 1/2 8
10 10 1/4" [26 cm.]
42 8 8 1/2
10.5 10 1/2" [26.7 cm.]
43 8 1/2 9
12 10 3/4" [27.3 cm.]
44 10 10 1/2
13 11" [27.9 cm.]
45 11 11 1/2
14 11 1/4" [28.6 cm.]
46 1/2 12 12 1/2
15 1/2 11 1/2" [29.2 cm.] 48 1/2 13 1/2 14

Waist

Bend to one side while standing in front of a mirror. Locate where your body naturally creases — this is your natural waist. Bend to the other side and locate your natural waist on that side. Stand upright and relaxed, and measure completely around your natural waistline. Unless purchasing a suit or zip together pants and jacket, use of a belt is strongly recommended to prevent creep during riding.

Hip

For riding comfort, women's pants should be sized at her hips. Measure the total circumference at the hip's largest point with a cloth tape measure, keeping the tape parallel to the floor. Hip measurement should be slightly loose and relaxed to avoid pinching and discomfort.

Inseam

Inseam measurement is critical for proper fit of riding pants and chaps. Stand upright and relaxed while measuring the total length of the inside seam from your crotch to your ankle. Most riding pants are made slightly longer to allow proper ankle protection. Select an inseam that is typical of your usual clothing. Above ankle boots are strongly recommended for safety and comfort while riding in any conditions.

Riding Boots and Shoes

Measure the length of both feet from the heel to the longest toe. Boots and shoes are sized in typical US measurements, however sizes may vary by manufacturer. Toe movement is important. Consider what weight socks you will wear for proper protection from the elements. Riding boots and shoes are primarily for protection while sitting. Comfort and movement are critical, and purchasing one-half size larger is recommended. Also, over ankle models are recommended for personal safety. If you usually wear a half size, and half sizes are not available, order the next size larger.

Adult Gloves

Sizing Guidelines

Size
Inches
Numeric Size
XS
2 1/8 - 2 5/8
7
S
2 5/8 - 3 1/8
8
M
3 1/8 - 3 5/8
9
L
3 5/8 - 4 1/8
10
XL
4 1/8 - 4 5/8
11
2XL
4 5/8 - 5 1/8
12

Gloves

Measure the circumference around your dominant hand across your palm and just below your knuckles, without including your thumb. Gloves are primarily for protection and controlled grip, yet finger movement is critical for circulation. If you have long fingers or if the measured size of your hand is between sizes of the gloves that interest you, choose the size larger for a loose fit. Remember that leather gloves break in and stretch slightly after some use.

Youth Sizing

Youth Jerseys

Youth T-Shirt
Size
S
6 - 8
Y-XS
M
10 - 12
Y-S
L
14 - 16
Y-L
XL
18 - 20
Y-XL

Youth Boots / Boys

U.S. & Canada Europe U.K.
11.5 29 11
12 29.7 11.5
12.5 30.5 12
13 31 12.5
13.5 31.5 13
1 33 13.5
1.5 33.5 1
2 34 1.5
2.5 34.7 2
3 35 2.5
3.5 35.5 3
4 36 3.5
4.5 37 4
5 37.5 4.5

Youth Boots / Girls

U.S. & Canada Europe U.K.
9.5 26 8
10 26.5 8.5
10.5 27 9
11 27.5 9.5
11.5 28 10
12 28.5 10.5
12.5 29 11
13 30 11.5
13.5 30.5 12
1 31 12.5
1.5 31.5 13
2 32.2 13.5
2.5 33 1
3 33.5 1.5
3.5 34 2
4 35 2.5

Youth Pants

Measure
(X)
Size
X times 2
=
Size

Youth Gloves

Measure
(X)
Size
5.625"
=
Y-XS
5.875"
=
Y-S
6.125"
=
Y-M
6.375"
=
Y-L
6.625"
=
Y-XL
7.125"
=
Y-2XL

Youth Helmets

Size
Inches
CM
S
19.15" - 19.50"
49 - 50
M
20.10" - 20.45"
51 - 52
L
20.87" - 21.26"
53 - 54

Teen Helmets

Size
Inches
CM
S
20 1/8" - 20 1/2"
51 - 52
M
20 7/8" - 21 1/4"
53 - 54
L
21 5/8" - 22"
55 - 56

Jerseys

Compare the size of a standard youth t-shirt with the corresponding jersey size from the chart. The t-shirt size corresponds with an oversized jersey size for a comfortable rider fit.

Pants

Using a pair of your child's regular pants (jeans, shorts, etc.), button them and pull them tight across the top as in the diagram. Measure the distance between the top sides at waist level. Multiply your finding (X) by 2 to get the necessary pant size.

Gloves

With palm up, take a measurement from the wrist joint to the tip of the middle finger (X). Compare finding with the chart beside.

Helmets

Measure the largest portion of your head horizontally with a cloth tape, measuring approximately one inch above your eyebrows and ears. If your head size is between two helmet sizes, first try the smaller size. A correctly fitting helmet should not be able to move from side to side and up and down with the chin strap fastened for a safe fit. If it is not snug, try a size smaller. Consider purchasing other size cheek pads or helmet liners to improve fit. Some helmets are designed with exchangeable cheek pads and liners; allowing smaller cheek pads or liners, in a slightly larger helmet or visa-versa.

Disclaimer: Chart is subject to typographical errors and HelmetHead Cycle™ makes no implied warranty of, nor is responsible for, the contents herein. Use at your own discretion.
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