Women getting into regular riding who want a comfortable, good-value padded short.
If you have been riding in gym tights or casual shorts, the Pearl Izumi Women's Escape Quest is the step up that makes longer rides comfortable. It has a women's specific chamois with smooth, edge-free cushioning.
The SELECT Transfer Dry fabric gives light support and moves sweat away from the skin, while silicone leg grippers stop the hems riding up. A low-rise waist is comfortable on the bike, and a centre bib clip lets you add an optional front strap.
BioViz reflective elements add a little visibility in low light. This is the black short in size XXL.
Women's chamois
Edge-free cushioning shaped for women.
Moisture moving
SELECT Transfer Dry fabric.
Stays in place
Silicone leg grippers.
Reflective details
BioViz elements for low light.
Low rise
Comfortable waist on the bike.
Shorts
Chamois
Women's chamois
A women's specific pad with blended, edge-free cushioning that sits smooth against the skin.
SELECT Transfer Dry fabric
Supportive fabric that moves sweat away from the skin to keep you drier.
Great for
Maybe not for
Size XXL. Reviewers note these fit on the snug side, so check Pearl Izumi's women's size chart and consider sizing up if you are between sizes. Wear without underwear for the chamois to work properly.
No underwear
Cycling shorts are designed to be worn directly against the skin. Underwear seams are the most common cause of chafing.
Wash after every ride
Wash cold, inside out, and hang to dry. Skip the dryer and fabric softener to keep the chamois and fabric in good shape.
Cycling clothing specialists since 1950.
Pearl Izumi began in Tokyo in 1950 and became one of the first brands to focus on clothing made specifically for cyclists.
Today it makes jerseys, shorts, jackets and accessories for road, gravel and mountain riders, from first-ride basics to race kit.
