Pearl Izumi ELITE Escape Short Men's

Refresh your road kit in time for spring with Pearl Izumi's ELITE Escape Short, but be warned, it may make the rest of your drawer seem well, sub par. We make no assumptions about the state of your cycling kit, of course it's just that Pearl's seriously stepped up its game this year, making changes from its race line to its recreational one. Be prepared to pedal in a lot more comfort on your next shop ride in the ELITE Escape, without paying a pro level price for it. Aside from the more expected tweaks, like suppler, more supportive fabric with ample Lycra content, and a minimal, form fitting design, the main story with the ELITE Escape is its redesigned chamois. Replacing the classic multi layered block of cushioning is the slimmer, flexible ELITE Escape chamois, complete with a floating top sheet a la certain well known European brands. Previously reserved for pricey, pro level kit, this construction now affords the masses the luxury of nearly nonexistent chances of chafing in the saddle due to the top sheet's ability to move with you side to side as you pedal. Combine that with sleek silicone backed raw edge hems and your old kit's got some serious competition.