Pearl Izumi Attack Shorts: A Pearl Izumi favorite, the ergonomically designed eight-panel men's Attack Short delivers comfort, durability, and a great fit...
Submitted by
bryan
a Weekend Warrior
from central pa
Date Reviewed: May 17, 2010
Strengths: look nice, nice fit
Weaknesses: for the money, poor quality
Bottom Line:
called ahead to performance to double check whether or not it had a drawstring because the website said no drawstring, they said no drawstring, well it had one, no big deal, then the reflective logo's peeled off about half way right out of the bag, still could have lived with them, not hard to please, but the deal breaker was that after two rides in two days, was flirting with cut butt, not good, anyway I will return these and go straight to LBS to buy my next short. Nothing against performance or any other company, I just feel that this is something that you should buy at your LBS along with other things, on their recommendations and you get to look over before you drop the cash, they need to eat too
Submitted by
Jim Bennett
a Cross Country Rider
from Tonganoxie KS 66086
Date Reviewed: January 7, 2008
Strengths: Last years 2006 model are comfortable, well made and held up very well.
Weaknesses: This years 2007 model, the style and fit have changed, and not for the better
Bottom Line:
I really like the 2006 model Attack shorts I've worn for the past year. They are comfortable, well made, and have held up very well. Not so with the 2007 Attack shorts I recently received as a gift. The 2007 Attack shorts are much different than the 2006 model. The new shorts now have a drawstring. I'm not sure what the drawstring is for, but I don't like it. More important, the style and fit have been changed drastically. Now, the legs of the shorts come clear down over my knees. At first, I thought maybe they sent me knickers, but apparently not. I don't understand why a company like Pear Izumi would change the fit and style of a good product so drastically, and continue to call the shorts what they no longer are. Pearl Izumi should discontinue the old style, and name the new style by a different name so we consumers don't waste our time and shipping dollars purchasing, and returning products that don't meet our expectations. I'll return the shorts, and start shopping for a different brand.
Similar Products Used: Last years (2006) model Attack short
Bike Setup: Gary Fisher 29er
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Submitted by
Gennaro
a Weekend Warrior
from Richardson, Tx, USA
Date Reviewed: August 17, 2006
Strengths: Great fit, good padding, survived some good crashes, dry fast enough to wear 2 consecutive days (after hosing them off), leg grippers keep them from moving around
Weaknesses: None so far, but I have only ridden in them for 1 month. No comment on durrability, but they look like they will hold up very well.
Bottom Line:
If you've never had bike shorts before... they make a huge difference.
I had no idea what I was missing out on. I think I will stick with the attack shorts, I don't see a need for ultra/microsensor.
Weaknesses: I read another review somewhere about these shorts cutting someone. Unfortunately I dismissed that persons warning.
I have worn the shorts 2 other times without any problems, but after about 15 miles of riding yesterday I started to notice a slight stinging feeling on the back of my leg. When I got home, another 10 miles, the seam of the chamois had cut through my skin.
Pay particular attention to how the edge of the chamois is exposed. I believe this is the cause of the problem. If you compare the construction to other brands, it seems that the edge of the chamois is sown over so that no sharp edges are exposed. Not sure why Pearl Izumi didn't sow over the edge.
Bottom Line:
If you buy these, be warned and at least wear something under them.
Similar Products Used: Cheaper insport liquid-cell shorts
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Submitted by
eric heinrich
a Cross Country Rider
from Milton
Date Reviewed: December 3, 2005
Strengths: fit well, don;t chafe, hold up legwarmers well.
Weaknesses: Pearl Izumi as a rule of thumb is expensive and poorly made from my 15 years of riding and bike shop experience. the fit is great, but the materials break down. Gloves come aparts at the seams, the elastic in the sorts deteriorates quickly (my Giordana and Bellwether stuff doesn't)and the zippers are junk.
Bottom Line:
Not worth the money. Buy Bellwether instead - it lasts longer and the zippers and elastic stand the test of time.
Similar Products Used: Some cheap shorts, don't remember the brand.
Bike Setup: Gary Fisher Marlin
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Submitted by
Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Monroe, MI
Date Reviewed: May 31, 2003
Strengths: Pearl Quality! Love the feel of the PRT chamios!
Weaknesses: Pearl Price!
Bottom Line:
A great short at a OK price. I have used them for about 3 months on both the trail and the road. They seem to be holding up pretty well. I would say if you can afford them you won't be disappointed.
Submitted by
Wenona
a Cross Country Rider
from Albuquerque, NM, USA
Date Reviewed: January 31, 2003
Strengths: Very good short! My first pair of women's specific bike shorts were Sugoi's and I hated them. They had too much chamois action going on. However, with these I've never had any problems with the chamois bunching. I like the shorter length than the UltraSensor's.
Weaknesses: none that I've found
Bottom Line:
Ladies, buy this short if you're looking for comfort at a fairly reasonable price. Pearlies are the way to go!
Favorite Trail: North Foothills on warm winter days
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: ABQ Bicycle Center
Similar Products Used: Sugoi and PI UltraSensor's
Bike Setup: Specialized Stumpjumper hardtail with RS Duke Race fork
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Submitted by
Pat
a Cross Country Rider
from Waterford, MI USA
Date Reviewed: March 18, 2002
Strengths: Comfort, fit, No worries about chaffing or dry rot like normal chamios.
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
I rode for years using the standard bike shorts and always hated the feel of them. The PRT chamois system is soft and comfortable and easy to take care of. Just throw them in the wash and forget about them.
In a two-week time period I rode almost 300 hundered miles last june, my two pairs of shorts never bound-up, caused saddle sores, or once of concern.
