Pearl Izumi
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Pearl Izumi
After trying various offerings in shorts and jerseys from several companies,
I'm finding that the Pearl Izumi brand fits me the best.
I see that they offer three basic levels of quality, select, elite, and pro
The price difference between the levels is significant, but I will pay for quality.
The select and elite levels both fit me fine, but I understand the pro may be cut differently,
Anyone have experience finding a different fit for the three levels?
I'm finding that the Pearl Izumi brand fits me the best.
I see that they offer three basic levels of quality, select, elite, and pro
The price difference between the levels is significant, but I will pay for quality.
The select and elite levels both fit me fine, but I understand the pro may be cut differently,
Anyone have experience finding a different fit for the three levels?
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I have three pair of their Attack (Select Level) shorts and find them as comfortable at the end of a century as I do on a short ride with my wife. I don't mind spending the extra money, either, but these work just fine.
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#5
I too like the fit of PI and own shorts, jerseys, tights and jackets from them. After checking, found most items were "Select" and a couple jerseys "Elite", nothing in "Pro".
The Select items are pretty basic and a little loose fitting (42" chest, large), I wear PI mostly when commuting and shorter solo rides. If I want something more tight or with that cool factor, I really like Castelli.
The Select items are pretty basic and a little loose fitting (42" chest, large), I wear PI mostly when commuting and shorter solo rides. If I want something more tight or with that cool factor, I really like Castelli.
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I have several different brands and price levels...in all the brands, their race or pro fit jerseys I do not care for, but like the shorts...I prefer my jerseys to have a looser fit both for comfort and the fact that I wear a belly band holster and carry concealed when I ride.
#8
More panels means more comfort,
Mine have 8, I ride these on my long hot rides :
Pearl Izumi Elite In-R-Cool Cut Shorts
My second pair, for the crazy stuff where I am more likely to crash or damage my shorts I ride the 'Select' level.
Both of these shorts are great,
To me, IMO when gear or clothing or the bike are invisible then they are working perfectly.
I am unaware of these shorts being on me, the select or the Elite's both work fine.
The Elite's are cooler by design, a noticeable difference to me..
As for fit, I like the compression effect on my body, no complaints.
Mine have 8, I ride these on my long hot rides :
Pearl Izumi Elite In-R-Cool Cut Shorts
My second pair, for the crazy stuff where I am more likely to crash or damage my shorts I ride the 'Select' level.
Both of these shorts are great,
To me, IMO when gear or clothing or the bike are invisible then they are working perfectly.
I am unaware of these shorts being on me, the select or the Elite's both work fine.
The Elite's are cooler by design, a noticeable difference to me..
As for fit, I like the compression effect on my body, no complaints.
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Bikes: 85 Specialized Expedition, 07 Motobecane Immortal Spirit built up with Dura ace and Mavic Ksyriums, '85 Bianchi Track Bike, '90 Fisher Procaliber, '96 Landshark TwinDirt Shark Tandem, '88 Curtlo
I ride in both the Elite and P.R.O. stuff. The PRO material is a little lighter and cut a bit tighter than the Elite level stuff. I like both, but for my height the Elite bibs have better fitting straps than the PRO bibs. I think the Pro is a bit cooler on warm days, but not a lot. I don't wear their jerseys. I also have some PRO bib tights I got on sale for nothing. They are nice and thick and warm, but there have been only two days all winter on which I felt the need to wear them. All other days have been PI Elite knickers and a jacket.
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