Review
Pearl Izumi Summit PRO NeoShell WxB Jacket
Constructed from Polartec NeoShell, Pearl Izumi's Summit Jacket is 10,000mm waterproof rated and manages heat like a champ
REVIEW
Pearl Izumi Summit AmFIB Alpha pants and Santini Ovis jacket
Both of these pieces use Polartec fabrics to keep you warm and cozy for cold weather riding.
Review
Pearl Izumi Waterproof pants and Jacket
The Canyon 2.5L Jacket and the Summit 3L pants aren't made of Gore-Tex or NeoShell but they work very well - and even have some stretch - for a very reasonable packet of cash...
Head-to-Toe Review
Pearl Izumi Clothing, Shoes and Protection
Some hits and misses in a selection that includes jacket, pants, jersey, gloves, shoes and kneepads from PI...
INDUSTRY NEWS
News Roundup - Week of May 10th
Shimano and Pearl Izumi split, one special whip in memory of Stevie, Crankworx gets more Canadian stops, and more...
News Week of June 23rd
Crankworx Returns to BC, Fresh Packs and On-Bike Storage, and a Wild Paint Job from Ibis
Balance out the impact of your cycling garments, more new wheels from Reserve, and the Jekyll has returned...
OUTERWEAR REVIEW
Pearl Izumi Elevate Jacket and Summit Shorts - Reviewed
I’ve decided that there is such a thing as bad weather, and the best we can hope is to find a piece of clothing that eases our suffering without costing a fortune.
EDITORIAL | REVIEW
Elbow Pads can be the Best Leg Armour
It isn't easy to find leg armour that's great to pedal in, offers full shin protection against vicious pedal strikes, and fits a six-year-old...
REVIEW
Pearl Izumi Elevate Knee Pads
An early ouchy left Andrew leary of the Elevate knee pads but he's come full circle...
EDITORIAL | REVIEW
Emotional Support Jackets (Featuring The Pearl Izumi Summit Shell)
An Emotional Support Jacket (ESJ), like Pearl Izumi's Summit Shell, is no substitute for a waterproof rain jacket, but cost-per-use might make it an excellent investment...
VIDEO
Don't Not Go
The Triple Crown doesn't care if the weather sucks...
Two-Minute Reviews
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch Flat Pedal Shoes
Pearl Izumi has always made footwear popular with the XC and road crowds - but what about a flat pedal shoe...
The Final Goodies
Interbike 2017 - Grand Finale!
Pearl Izumi, Northwave, Alpine Stars and why put pedals on a 50 mph e-bike?
3 Winter Gloves Reviewed
It may be a little late for a winter glove test - but we were waiting for optimal cold and nasty weather - and we were well served by Mother Nature...
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch II Reviewed
“This review could be very quick…I’m struggling to recall a pair of shoes that I have liked more.”
Best of 2015 – Matt’s Picks
A comfy perch, a banger of a deal, and some minimalist gloves are among Matt's favourites...
Pearl Izumi Women’s Kit
“A+ for making women riders look good but still look like women…”
Pearl Izumi Apparel
All of a sudden, Pearl Izumi’s apparel is starting to look more relevant for the Trail/AM crowd.
2015 Pearl Izumi X-Project 1.0
Smooth seamless styling, a carbon sole (you can walk in), double Boas and a tuneable insole make this one sophisticated show...
Pearl Izumi WRX Jacket
A lighter jacket for that unexpected downpour - but not for the nasty winter deluge...