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    Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Shorts - Men's

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    These Pearl Izumi Quest bike shorts are great for the both entry-level cyclist and the daily rider. It provides function and durability with features usually only found in high-end shorts.

    • Blending nylon and spandex, SELECT Transfer fabric combines excellent stretch with cool comfort, using quick-drying hydrophobic yarns
    • 6-panel construction eliminates the inseam and potential pressure points and conform nicely to body curvature
    • Seamless 3D Tour chamois features 13mm of varible densities of contoured padding to preclude friction points and protect key areas
    • Pressure Relief Technology gender-specific chamois reduces pressure points via differentiated levels of padding; chamois also wicks moisture off skin
    • Chamois features an antimicrobial finish that helps control odors
    • Fusion technology bonds the dual-density padding to eliminate seams and thereby increase comfort
    • Silicone grippers at leg hems hold the shorts in position
    • Fabric provides UPF 50+ sun protection, shielding skin from harmful ultraviolet rays

    Please note: Pearl Izumi products cannot be shipped to Canadian addresses.

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    Item 796171

    $10.00

    with coupon code ANNV13
    May 17-27 Details

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    Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Shorts - Men's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Road cycling
    Form-fitting
    Nylon / nylon blend
    86% nylon/14% spandex
    None
    Yes
    Chamois
    6-panel
    Yes
    No
    Yes
    9 inches
    Men's
    Bike short style
    Fabric type
    Fabric
    Liner fabric
    Sun-protective fabric
    Pad type
    Panel construction
    Moisture wicking
    Quick drying
    Reflectivity
    Inseam (in.)
    Gender

    Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Shorts - Men's Customer Reviews

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    Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Shorts - Men's
     
    4.1

    (based on 11 reviews)

    82%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (9)
    • Good padding (9)
    • Dries quickly (8)
    • Breathable (7)
    • Durable (6)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Road biking (9)
      • Long rides (7)
      • Commuting (6)
      • Warm weather (4)
      • Mountain biking (3)
        • Waist:
        • Feels too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          82% 

          (9 reviews)

          Feels too big

           
        • Length:
        • Feels too short

           

          Feels true to length

           

          100% 

          (11 reviews)

          Feels too long

           
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (6), Avid cyclist (5)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (11)

      Reviewed by 11 customers

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Best ones I've owned!

      By bsaitz

      from Palo Alto, CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Padding

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Commuting
        • Road Biking

        Comments about Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Shorts - Men's:

        Really like the fit, comfort, padding, and durability.

        • Waist:
        • Feels true to size
        • Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        2.0

        Lots of foam to little effect

        By Sergio R

        from Oakland, CA

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Dries Quickly

        Cons

        • Chamois tends to bunch
        • Padding too flimsy
        • Too Much Padding

        Best Uses

        • Commuting

        Comments about Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Shorts - Men's:

        Bought this in anticipation of a long bike tour, but returned them after a few days of commuting. First, the bulky chamois would bunch and create uncomfortable spots.

        Secondly, it seems that the reason the padding is so bulky is to make up for the fact that foam is not particularly resiliant to being compressed. Compared to the thinner Sugoi Evolution shorts or either of the Novarro gel shorts, the foam on these requires little force to pinch between your two fingers. The others shorts seem to use a more closed cell foam, and thus are not only thinner (and thus more comfortable) but provide more resiliance and cushioning during the ride.

        • Waist:
        • Feels too big
        • Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Great Shorts, Sizes Run Big

        By HeavyDiaper

        from Austin, TX

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Dries Quickly
        • Durable
        • Good Padding

        Cons

        • Poor Fit

        Best Uses

        • Commuting
        • Long Rides
        • Mountain Biking
        • Road Biking
        • Warm Weather
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Shorts - Men's:

        These shorts are amazing, I've worn them on several 20+ mile rides and the padding is more than adequate. You definitely want to try a pair on before buying them, I ordered a M and the leg length is perfect, but the waist is way to high. In order for the pad to be in the right place, I have to roll up the back waist of these a few times (but not the front). It seems like they just put way too much material in the rear (and I have a pretty big butt). I'm 5'9 170 and the M is too large for me. I suspect that a Small would have been too small since the leg length and front of the shorts fit correctly for me with the Medium. Try them on first!!

        • Waist:
        • Feels too big
        • Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

        (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Meh

        By 357

        from West

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Dries Quickly

        Cons

        • Too Much Padding

        Best Uses

          Comments about Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Shorts - Men's:

          For your neighborhood jaunts, these shorts will serve their purpose. If you're doing any distance riding, be sure that heavily padded shorts will work for you. It didn't for me. Last 100-mile ride, I was hating life by mile 20. I returned them (thank you, REI!) and bought some with much less padding, which have worked out great. I've got a boney rear end (155lbs, 5'11") and just could not get along with these shorts. It will work for some, as we're all different, so just make sure it will work for you. Good way is to look at your current shorts and see how thick it is and compare.

          • Waist:
          • Feels true to size
          • Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great value

          By G money

          from Maryland

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good Fit
          • Good Padding

          Cons

          • No pockets

          Best Uses

          • Road Biking

          Comments about Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Shorts - Men's:

          Great shorts at a nice price. 1st pair of bike shorts that I've ever owned and they are comfortable.

          • Waist:
          • Feels true to size
          • Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Best in class

          By Ryan L

          from Pittsburg, KS

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Good Padding

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Commuting
            • Long Rides
            • Road Biking

            Comments about Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Shorts - Men's:

            Due to the current weather, these are mostly worn while on the indoor trainer. I have had them for ~6 weeks with no issues. The short material has a matte surface so they stay in place throughout the ride without having to stop and adjust. The chamois is excellent. I am 6' and 235 and wear a large. The xl looked like I was wearing a diaper.

            • Waist:
            • Feels true to size
            • Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Love these shorts

            By JB Snyder

            from Denver, CO

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • Dries Quickly
            • Durable
            • Good Fit
            • Good Padding

            Cons

            • Waistband rolls

            Best Uses

            • Long Rides
            • Mountain Biking
            • Road Biking

            Comments about Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Shorts - Men's:

            I have shorts that cost more than twice as much that I do not like nearly as much. I have had one pair for more than a year of frequent use. They show no signs of wear, and the chamois is as comfortable as when they were new. I logged on to REI today to make sure that they still have them, as I intend to pick up two more pairs today.

            • Waist:
            • Feels true to size
            • Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            i would buy this product again

            By jemmer1966

            from sacramento, ca

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Dries Quickly
            • Good Fit
            • Good Padding

            Cons

            • Inadequate Pockets

            Best Uses

            • Long Rides
            • Road Biking

            Comments about Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Shorts - Men's:

            Good for the recreational rider

            • Waist:
            • Feels true to size
            • Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Updated review after 4 months

            By shotgunman

            from Leesburg,GA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • Dries Quickly
            • Durable
            • Good Fit
            • Good Padding

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Commuting
              • Long Rides
              • Road Biking
              • Warm Weather

              Comments about Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Shorts - Men's:

              I have been using these shorts for about 4 months now and have 2 pair so they get washed alot. They are still holding up well like new. I air dry them over a vent.

              The longest ride I have done so far is probably 22 miles and frequently do 8-12 at a given time.

              They are very comfortable. As a new cyclists, I haven't owned any other pair yet but I dont know how another pair could be much better.

              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size
              • Length:
              • Feels true to length
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Excellent

              By Tesgin

              from Elizabethtown, PA

              About Me Avid Cyclist

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Dries Quickly
              • Durable
              • Good Fit
              • Good Padding

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Long Rides
                • Road Biking
                • Warm Weather

                Comments about Pearl Izumi Quest Bike Shorts - Men's:

                Love these shorts. They are excellent. Extremely comfortable in general, but especially during a ride. They're smooth and have a nice feel about them, but are also well built. Comfortable, heavy fabric. Great stitching.

                Since buying these I bought another brand of shorts that was on sale (Canari). Didn't fit right and the fabric wasn't as good. Returned 'em and ordered another pair of these. Just love 'em!

                • Waist:
                • Feels true to size
                • Length:
                • Feels true to length
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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