PEARL iZUMi introduces its Spring 2022 line featuring new mountain bike apparel and protection gear for the trail-obsessed rider, as well as an innovative chamois technology designed to provide cyclists with elevated comfort for long days in the saddle. PEARL iZUMi also has expanded its offering in the gravel and BikeStyle spaces.
“2022 is a big year for PEARL iZUMi. We’re introducing a totally new mountain bike line focused on empowering trail riders to push their boundaries,” said Andrew Hammond, director of brand marketing. “And at the same time, we’ve improved our performance road and gravel shorts with a new premium chamois that offers more support with less bulk. We’re also launching Pedal to Zero which encourages riders to use their bikes for everyday transportation, and making it easier with new offerings in our casual BikeStyle range. On top of it all, this product line is the most sustainable we’ve ever made, with 79 percent of the apparel range being made with a minimum of 50 percent recycled, renewable, or organic content.”
On the protection front, the re-designed Elevate Knee Guard ($125.00) and Summit Elbow Guard ($65.00) are the perfect downhill duo that offer ultimate protection in a lightweight, breathable guard. The knee guard has been updated with TPU skid plates to make them more durable, as well as an added tension band over the calf to hold them securely in place.
For those who want a bit more protection, the Summit Elbow Guards feature CE-certified protection with an innovative low-profile D3O pad, delivering all day protection and comfort.
Included in the new mountain bike line is the brand’s premier men’s mountain bike short, the Summit PRO Shell Short ($130.00) constructed from light and durable stretch-woven recycled nylon with PI Dry permanent water shedding technology.
Dual Trail Access pockets make it easy to reach for snacks or your phone, while perforated panels on the inside of the legs for ventilation. Pair this short with the Summit PRO Jersey ($80.00), constructed from recycled Polartec Delta fabric to amplify your body’s natural thermoregulation abilities, and in turn speed up the cooling process to keep you comfortable.
On the women’s side, the Summit Short ($125.00) comes with an ultra-comfortable liner featuring the new Women’s Levitate Chamois, in addition to Trail Access pockets for easy access to essentials. The highly breathable Women’s Summit Jersey ($60.00)— available in new colors and in long sleeve ($70.00) for chilly morning rides — is constructed from fast-drying fabric and loaded with performance-focused features like rolled forward shoulder seams for a dialed on-bike fit, as well as a drop tail that provides extra coverage from tire spray.
When an extra layer is needed, the Summit Barrier Jacket ($85.00) provides packable protection for unpredictable weather. It’s ultra-lightweight Ripstop fabric is windproof and sheds light precipitation, and a three-piece hood designed allows you to pull it over your helmet.
Shifting gears to backroad riding, the Expedition PRO Bib Short ($265.00, available in men’s and women’s) features the Levitate PRO Chamois and luxurious Italian PRO Transfer fabric, but the men’s style is PEARL iZUMI’s first men’s bib short with a drop-trail to make nature breaks quick and easy. Pack all your necessities in low profile cargo pockets on the thighs and two small pockets on the rear panel.
The dedicated gravel grinder will look no further than the all-new Expedition PRO Groadeo Suit ($300.00, available in men’s and women’s). This limited-edition style is a combination of PEARL iZUMi’s premium technologies— the all new super supportive Levitate PRO Chamois, luxurious Italian PRO Transfer fabric on the legs for long haul comfort, a highly-breathable Jacquard knit fabric on the jersey, and water-shedding PI Dry® technology on the shorts to shrug off tire spray and light rain. Additionally, the Expedition PRO Groadeo Suit is also constructed with upcycled materials.
PEARL iZUMi’s road-focused PRO Bib Short ($225, available in men’s and women’s) has been upgraded with the Levitate PRO Chamois and luxurious Italian PRO Transfer fabric. This new chamois technology with triple-density design, maximum ventilation and multi-directional stretch delivers first-rate support and fit. The construction technique uses minimal seams, which provides for a perfect contour to the body. All these features also can be found in the PRO Short ($185.00, available for those who prefer shorts over bibs.
