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Beyond Yoga | Home » » Pearl iZUMi Men's Triathalon Tri Cycling Short | | | | | | Colors: | | | | | Description: | | The Tri short is designed to perform equally well in the swim, run and bike legs of the race. | | | Features: | |
• Pearl Izumi Tri Cycling Short with shorter, 6.5-inch inseam, designed for swim, run, and ride triathlons
• Ultrasensor moisture wicking fabric, composed of a nylon/Lycra blend offers superior fit and dries quickly
• Triathlon-specific, reduced size Ultrasensor chamois pad with quick-dry fabric
• Unique panel design for ergonomic performance, spandex leg grippers, and internal drawstring closure at waist
• Lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, Tri Cycling Short is not recommended for use in chlorinated pools
| | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 18 reviews |
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 These are bike shortsJun 13, 2010
If you come to the world of triathlons as primarily a biker, you will probably think these are great. If however you are more a swimmer and runner, these do not feel sleek and comfortable because you have that pad in there. You don't notice it a lot in the swim but in the run it feels like you have a "load" in your pants. It claims to be quick drying but by quick they mean several hours by which time you will be finished with your sprint or Olympic tri. If you need padding it makes more sense to me to pad your bike seat a little more than to carry an unneeded pad around for the other 2/3 of the race. Since I already paid for them and used them too much to return, I just carefully cut out the pad. A partial waste of money, but I'm pretty happy with them now.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Worst of both worldsMar 04, 2010
If you're looking for a pair of shorts for biking and running don't buy these.
I've been wearing these while training 6 days a week for the last couple of months while training this winter for a 70.3. Most of my riding has been on spin bikes and the padding doesn't help at all even with the wide comfortable seats on the bikes. The padding actually feels rougher than the straight compression shorts I was wearing. And then when I get off the bike to run--after a couple of miles they start to chafe in exactly the place they should be adding comfort.
I've really tried to give them a chance, and they aren't horrible; it's just annoying to find a chafed up spot at the end of a not too long workout (and for about $50 they probably should do more).
/ I've also taken care of them as recommended and they're properly sized.
// I know all the cool kids wear combo swim/bike/running clothes, but I'm thinking I'll just wear a proper pair of bike shorts and then take the extra 30 seconds at T2 to change into running shorts for the run.
 Good Tri Shorts - Sizing Runs Smaller Than NormalFeb 28, 2010
These Tri shorts are good quality Tri shorts that will last many years. Beware: the sizing runs slightly smaller than normal. I am 6ft 3in and weigh 220 pounds and the size XL feels a tad too small on my waist (size 38) and on my thighs. I just ordered a second pair size XXL and will keep the size XL as well. The size XL will be usable, but they feel slightly small. Have a great workout !!
23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
Best Tri Shorts yet!Jan 03, 2010
Third pair of tri shorts that I've owned: My first being some Sugoi's which were to thick on the padding and a little awkward to run in. My second being some TYR "Splice Male 9" Race Shorts" which had to thin of padding and the seams started to come undone after the first use.
Well that brings my to my third, the Pearl Izumi's which I've heard so many good things about online. The padding is perfect for all three disciplines. They're really comfortable to wear and I ended up using them 5-6 days a week when I was training. They were $10-$20 more expensive than my previous shorts but totally worth it with the quality of the material. When I first bought them the elastics that surrounds my legs looked a bit loose but they adjust themselves once they're exposed to water. Triathletes like myself tend to have bigger quads and leg muscles so I think thats what the manufacturer had in mind when making these.
!!!WARNING!!!
These are not entirely bullet proof and buyers should really pay attention to the label that states NOT to expose them to chlorine. I was a bit lazy and would go in the chlorine jacuzzi at my gym after swimming. The shorts held up okay for 2 months but after that they started to get a bit see through in the front and back and loose in areas. 3 months later they are still usable though...
Tips for tri-short newbies:
If this is your first time owning a pair of trishorts learn how to take care of them and prolong their lifespan for training. When you finish a nice hard workout cycling or running just wear them when you walk into the shower to rinse them off. It's best to rinse them with cold water so after swimming. You can just spray them in the sink and then hang them somewhere out of the sun to dry. Also, NEVER curl your shorts in a ball (especially wet) for a long period of time.
If you train in a chlorine pool or know that you will come in contact with chlorine (like I did), do what I am doing now:
Buy a separate pair of shorts for swimming called jammers...I would suggest getting the "Speedo Men's Race Endurance+ Polyester Solid Jammer Swimsuit". They are meant for chlorine and give just about the same feeling that the Pearl tri-shorts give in the water minus the padding. They're $36 but totally worth it as both shorts will last you a long time. Oh and with regards to the speedo jammers, be sure to order a size larger than what you normally wear because the legs are known to be very a bit tighter than regular sizing.
Overall the Pearl Izumi's are a great choice and I will be ordering another pair soon!
~~~~UPDATE~~~~
My old pair is STILL usable. Nevertheless, I decided to shop for a new pair and I'm shocked at the prices amazon has for these now. I paid $25 with free shipping on my original pair. Now I can't even get them in my size in black, and if I settled for "Shadow Grey" I'd be paying $54!! It looks like Amazon is just about sold out and all that is left is odd sizes and expensive vendors...but hey, triathlon season is in full swing. Do yourself a favor and shop around online before ordering here. Still beats paying $100 at your local store.
Heavy FabricDec 10, 2009
This is a good cycling short. The material is a bit heavy for triathlons. Of course, this depends on weather conditions.
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