Product Description
Pearl Izumi didn't pull any punches when it designed the top-end Veer Mountain Bike Shorts. The front panel is full 100% polyester mesh for maximum ventilation to keep you cool, dry, and ahead of the rest of the group on your next ride.
Product Features
- Material: 46
- Inseam: 11.5 in
- Outseam:
- Chamois:
- Chamois Thickness:
- Removable Chamois: yes
- Venting:
- Fit:
- Pockets:
- Recommended Use: mountain biking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
| List Price: | $135.00 |
| Price: | $114.79 |
| as of Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:39:22 GMT ***Remember, deals price on this item for sale just for limited time*** | |
Product Details
- Size: M, Medium
- Color: Black Sol
- Brand: Pearl iZUMi
- Model: 0277
Features
- Transfer stretch fabric, Direct-Vent panels provide superior ventilation
- Side adjustable waistband
- Two front zippered pockets/vents
- Detachable liner with MTB 3D Chamois?
- 11 ? ? inseam [size medium]
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By kel3at
I use these shorts for road biking. The front mesh allows for cooling and they fit pretty tight. Not spandex tight, but tight enough not to flap around at high speed. I would say they are more of a fitted fit rather than a compression fit. Good for training but you might loose 5 thousands of a second if you race with them. lol They are more durable and its nice having the two zip pockets over the spandex wonders.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By darkhorse13
**This is the first Pearl Izumi clothing product that has disappointed me. Honestly, my loyalty to Pearl runs deep (please see my other reviews) but this is one product offering that falls very short for the high price tag.**
On paper, the P.I. Veer Short is a highly technical short that is form fitting, lightweight, stretchy, and breathable. In reality, they are not an everyday short due to the lack of durability of the material, shortage of pockets, and poor Velcro closure straps. These shortcomings overshadow the overall performance of this short.
Purpose: I bought this short for the sole purpose of mountain biking.
Pros:
1. Lightweight and breathable material. Cleans up nicely after a washing. Doesn't absorb mud, stains, or smells.
2. Form fitting and simplistic, good looks. Don't get hung up on the seat when up and out of the saddle on a downhill. I am 5'11" 160lb and wear a Medium
3. Quality, removable 3D liner. Allows you to hang around in just the pant shell after a ride to enjoy a few cold beers with friends
Cons:
1. Price. I know what is considered "expensive" to one person is different to another, but at $130 these shorts seem overpriced given the minimalist construction and lack of features explained below.
2. Velcro closure straps. BIG PROBLEM. There are 2 Velcro straps that can be tightened on each side around the hips. The straps themselves have fallen apart and the Velcro adhesion that keeps the strap in place is VERY WEAK. In the 3 months I have owned the shorts, the fabric glued to the outside of the strap has completely separated from the strap leaving the rubber backing exposed. Also, NOT in one single ride has the Velcro stayed latched in same place I had tightened it at the beginning of the ride. If you buy these shorts make sure they fit snug enough around the waist without relying on the Velcro to keeps things tight. Finally, the opposing Velcro attachment pad sewn into the short itself has started coming unstitched from the pant.
3. Lack of pockets. At first I wasn't bothered by having just 2 pockets. But after owning a pair of Bontrager MTB shorts I must say I am spoiled by having numerous pockets with better functionality. For instance the Bontrager's have both zippered and non-zippered pockets. You have the option of complete security or quick access to gels or powerbars. Also, the Bontragers have a convenient mesh pocket on the front on the leg for super quick assess to sunglasses or a place to put your gloves if you take a quick pit stop. I understand that the P.I. shorts are minimalist and possibly a better "race day" option but they lack some of the functionality of other similarly priced shorts.
4. Thin material. This is a double edged sword. On one hand the short is lightweight and breathable, but on the other hand they will tear easily upon crashing. If you find yourself taking a spill in the rocks you might want to consider something a little bit more tough.
Overall, the Veer short would make a great race day short or daily city commuter where they don't get abused by the potential dangers of off-road trails. If you wear these shorts as your primary MTB trail gear don't expect the outer shell to last for the long haul. The biggest PROBLEM with this short though is the Velcro strapping system. It simply doesn't hold and you'll find that your polyester technical t-shirt or jersey will actually get stuck to the Velcro straps and pull them right off the short. So unless you need a pair of suspenders, these straps are just a nuisance. I didn't expect these issues from a $130 P.I. Short. Maybe it's worth checking out something a little less expensive in the Pearl lineup that can do the same job as the Veer shorts.
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