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Pearl Izumi Mens Elite Escape Shorts

Pearl IzumiMen's Elite Escape Shorts(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Old geezer

New go to shorts
by Old geezer
iowa

Replaced several pairs of old Pearl Izumi shorts with chamois inserts. These have thicker synthetic padding but does not feel bulky. Very comfortable.

Reviewed 8/23/2018
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Review by Bob C.

If it aint broke, don't fix it
by Bob C.
Cycling Enthusiast
Branford CT
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short
5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.

Have bought one pair each of the past 5 yearsI ride a yearly total of 1800-2200 miles on Trek Madone 5.9 .I ride 5 times per week April - Oct. (less in the rest) in Ct. I would consider myself to be a serious recreational rider combining it with running, daily intense gym workouts and focus on maintaining above average physical conditioning. The Pearl Izumi Elite bike shorts are extremely well made, very comfortable yet durable fabric and seat padding. Fit is excellent. They don't rid up, pinch or loose elasticity. A quality product. I'm 6'2 and 192 ilbs with a fairly aggressive riding style. I rotate the latest pair of shorts with usually two to three rides rides every two weeks with last years shorts ( shorter rides only). The first time I put on a pair of Elite In R Cools, I felt total satisfaction .. rare for me . The best part is every year each parameter remains the same ( with only changes being in color scheme. Knowing the product remains the same in all features year in and out makes it a no brainer to continue buying. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Reviewed 1/20/2017
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Review by Anonymous

Fit well, no chafing, very comfortable
by Anonymous
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Great shorts

Reviewed 10/13/2017
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Review by Anonymous

Good buy, good fit!
by Anonymous
dallas
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short

Great fit, comfortable, and a chamois that works well. Good value, too!

Reviewed 10/9/2017
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Review by Long Rider

This is the best cycling short I've ever purchased.
by Long Rider
Cycling Enthusiast
Ann Arbor, Mi
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short
4 of 12 customers found this review helpful.

I ride over 6,000 miles each year. That's a lot of time in the saddle. As soon as I switched to the R-Cool short the riding comfort was so much better. At 6' 3 and 235 lbs my behind takes quite a pounding. These shorts are all I want to put on these days. Makes my other riding shorts obsolete. My only regret is I didn't go with these shorts sooner. A bit more money but well worth it.

Reviewed 1/17/2017
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Review by LarryL

Very comfortable on long rides.
by LarryL
Cycling Enthusiast
SoCal.
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

I ride about 5 days a week and these are my go to shorts for rides over 50 miles. The pad is very comfortable which helps on longer rides. The elastic in the legs holds up your legknee warmers if you need them on cooler days. I have a couple pair of these shorts and I find them to be very durable and have not stretched out. The black color has started to fade a little on my older pair but they still fit great.

Reviewed 1/16/2017
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Review by Jan the Man

Keeps getting better
by Jan the Man
Cycling Enthusiast
Sarasota FL
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short

Snug fit, but appropriately so. Will keep it lasting longer. Excellent quality. Decent chamois.

Reviewed 1/5/2017
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Review by sonoma biker

they've shrunk
by sonoma biker
Cycling Enthusiast
Santa Rosa,CA
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short

Seems to be the same great Pearlizumi quality, but they seem to have shrunk their shorts a 12 to 34 of a size. A medium used to fit me perfectly and now it's a bit snug. Wish they wouldn't have changed the sizing because now I'm inbetween sizes.

Reviewed 1/6/2017
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Review by Karl

Outstanding shorts
by Karl
Missouri
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short

I bought these for a 118 mile ride on rural highways. I wanted a better short than the PI Attacks which are good up to a metric century. The temperature was in the mid 80s and these provided the comfort I had hoped for.

bored foot

Reviewed 10/16/2016
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Review by DonWA

Pricey but functional
by DonWA
Cycling Enthusiast
Palatine, IL
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short

These are expensive shorts but they do deliver what they promise. They breathe exceptionally well and are very comfortable. Look for a sale to take some of the sting out of the price.

Reviewed 10/26/2017
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Review by DonWA

Unbelievably good
by DonWA
Cycling Enthusiast
Palatine, IL
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I have never owned a pair of $100 short before. When I saw these on a good sale I had to try them to see if they are really worth the money. I have to say the comfort of these shorts beats any other shorts I own including less expensive Pearl Izumi's I own. They run a bit small so don't believe the size chart. I am 5'10, 170 lbs and have a 33 waist and with these shorts I need an Extra Large. I still don't think I could spend over $100 on a pair of shorts but if you catch these on a good sale they are hard to beat.

Reviewed 10/8/2017
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Review by Anonymous

Still the Great PI Shorts I know But a Tad Tight
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
San Jose, CA
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short

These are my 3rd pair of PI shorts I bought over the last 6 years. I find PI shorts Elite and Pro models to be well constructed and designed. The material feels nice and the construction is solid but the fit on these seemed a tad tight compared to the Elite and the Pro shorts I purchased in the past. I realize they are tight right out of the package but I don't think my older ones were this tight when new. It wasn't a deal breaker for though. Once I got going, they felt fine. I wore them on San Jose to Big Sur (220 miles round trip) packed bike tour and I forgot that I had them on. The padding was certainly good enough but not as exotic or anatomically sculpted like the ones on my high-end Catelli racing bibs but for general riding and touring, it's a solid performer.

Reviewed 10/3/2017
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Review by Anonymous

Great product
by Anonymous
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short

First ride was a 30 miler with this shorts. No problems. Comfortable thicker pad. Almost ordered another pair when I got home.

Reviewed 10/5/2017
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Review by Anonymous

Fits perfectly and comfortable
by Anonymous
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short

Fits perfectly and comfortable however one of the seams is splitting.

Reviewed 10/5/2017
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Review by Anonymous

comfortable fit for 50 mile rides but sizing seems to run a little small
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
southern Ohio
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short

The Elite In-R-Cool short has a very comfortable fit and maintains dryness and coolness for several hour rides in 80 degree temperatures. The seat chamois provides great cushioning without being bulky. The sizing seems to run a little small for Medium that I use with other shorts. The compression fit on thighs is snug but provides plenty of flex while riding.

Reviewed 9/25/2017
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Review by Merlin

The perfect short for me.
by Merlin
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short

I've got more than a few pair of these in my closet at they have become my favorite short. They fit very well and seem to hold up after many washings. Add to that the economical price (especially on sale!) and you have a winner.

This has been my experience over more than a few years and the inevitable cosmetic changes from year to year. I will not hesitate getting another pair of these when the need arises!

Reviewed 9/25/2017
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Review by Anonymous

Extreme Comfort
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Brea, CA
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short

Great pair of shorts for the price with a good fit and true to size. They feel comfortable especially for the long rides. I ordered a second pair!

Reviewed 9/26/2017
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Review by Anonymous

Great comfort
by Anonymous
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Great shorts. They run small. I'm a 34 inch waist and needed XL.

Reviewed 9/23/2017
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Review by hegeducr

Good quality. Fit well. Very comfortable through long rides.
by hegeducr
Cycling Enthusiast
Trexlertown, PA
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short

Use it for rides up to 4 hr. I like everything about these shorts. One of the best shorts I've ever ridden in, with over40 years of hard riding experience.

Reviewed 9/22/2017
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Review by trublucali

These are good
by trublucali
Cycling Enthusiast
Sacto, CA
Review for Pearl Izumi Men's Elite In-R-Cool Short

Medium fits tight but I like it. Ride a lot in hot temps and these seem to keep me cool. Would buy again.

Reviewed 9/22/2017
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