PEARL iZUMi  Quest Bike Shorts - Men's

I have two pair of old Quest bike shorts that I love, but after years of use, they are loosing their stretch. There is no comparison between the design and construction of the old shorts and these new Quest shorts: the old shorts use all low-profile flatlock seams, the new shorts have raised seams (=chafe), uncomfortable chamois that is stitched with a zigzag stitch (=major chafe point along the edge of the chamois) and the front part of the waist band is sewn so the lower edge sticks out (again=chafe). These are being returned. (And so much for my impression that the name Pearl Izumi is synonymous with quality.)

I bought a prior version of these shorts a couple years ago and they have served me well. I just bought the recent version, and they seem very similar if maybe a little bit less quality. Fabric seems a bit thinner. But overall, they seem very satisfactory and comfortable. I'll see how they last. One thing about size. When I bought the prior version I got a medium as the size chart indicated was good for me - 5'11' (h), 165 lbs, 33' (w). They were too small, and I exchanged them for a Large and those were just right. This time around I remembered that and went right for the large and that is the best fit for me even though the size chart suggests medium. I think they run small.

Very happy with the product for the price point. These were my first padded bike shorts and they are a marked improvement from no cushion. Just took them on my first century and while they aren't able to stop all discomfort (especially for a ride of that distance) they made it a lot more enjoyable. They don't ride up at all thanks to the grips at the bottom. Only complaint is that the cushion feels like it's set a bit too far forward in the shorts—I found myself pulling them up high in back to move the cushion back farther. Then again, that may just be a function of a fairly relaxed riding position.

I bought these 2mos ago for a long 85 miler. Men's shorts work better for me 99% of the time. These were ok for the first 40 miles, but the padding was not substantial enough to maintain comfort until the end. I ended up purchasing the Expedition shorts for my long rides and use these for 40 miles or less

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I rate the Quest shorts from Pearl on a par with the Aero Tech All Day cycling shorts. I rate the Pro Short from Pearl as #1 cycling short for my type of riding: 60 mile outings under 5 hours for a 73 y.o. male. The main problem with all 3 products is: bunching of areas of the chamois that occur from the leg material rising and/or the waist material slipping down, resulting in uneven chamois support and therefore painful spots near the sitz bones. If you could solve this for me I could ride longer and be pain free. I submitted an application to Pearl for a Test Rider of your products but never heard a word, never got a message.

Not the best shorts I've ever purchased. Shorts are comfortable, but padding is thin. Not good for long rides. I use it for my in door trainer. Got it on sale, cuz I sure wouldn't pay full price for these.

I've had several pairs of these over the years a like them a lot. The hold up well. I'm 5' 9", 175 lbs, with 34-35 waist, and wear a large. They fit to my liking, not too tight or too big.

Elastic is missing in the front so they fall down. They are also very short compared with the previous Quest shorts that I was replacing

Cheaply made Bicycle shorts, almost nonexistent padding, just avoiding these, sadly, the quality of pearl Izumi products is lacking

These shorts have brought a new level of comfort when riding my bike or using my peloton + bike. I feel like this brand looks at a comfort from outside the box and continues to improve designs in any way possible. I choose the score of 5 because I enjoy the brand and the comfort of the shorts. I would recommend to my friends and family if they are just getting into cycling or want something with some cushion for your tushy 😂.