Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Versa Bike Short - Men's

PI stuff fits me well. not super long or super baggy. good for XCers who dont want to go tight and dont want to wear something past the knee. vents arent great (wish they were a touch bigger. they could also use a pocket. but i have worn them in the mostly in the woods and have even done a few centuries on the road with no real complaints.

Best shorts I have. Fit well, don't look like plum snugglers. Nice pockets that don't get in the way. Little steep in price but that is the only demerit

These are not my 1st pair of MTB baggy shorts (I own product from most major brands) and I reach for these on most of my rides.

I've had them for nearly one year and they have proven to be durable as well as comfortable. The vented liner is great in hot weather (I live in the Southeastern US) and the front ventilation zips in the outer shell also assist in keeping things cool. The shell has stretch panels that keep the waist snug, which I was skeptical about at first, but has proven to work. The shell and liner wick moisture and dry quickly. The chamois pad is a very nice unit.

My only gripe with the shorts construction is the pocket placement which is a little to far up the leg and to the rear. The smallish zipper also makes it a little hard to get into.

They are not a cheap short but if you ride in hot climates it is one of the best options I have found.

I purchased these shorts with the hope that I could find a pair of rugged yet functional baggy shorts. Unfortunately, I was sadly disappointed and returned them immediately.

Pros: materials and overall build quality seem very good.
Cons: Pearl Izumi built these shorts without any elastic, drawstring, or belt in the baggy short! I prefer to have my shorts stay "up" while I'm riding. The plastic clips that connect the outer baggy short to the inner liner were the only things keeping these shorts from falling to my ankles (slight exaggeration).

5 stars for backcountry's service, 2 stars for a poorly-designed bike short.

I loved the material - breathes and dries quickly. Pockets are a bit of a disappointment, my old pearlies have cargo pockets to pack a picknick for four, these pack a few raisins. I'm fairly overweight and sorely missed a belt, these shorts fall down below my gut at innoportune moments.

This is my first pair of MTB-specific shorts. I like the fit and the stretchy outer-short material ... definitely nicer than throwing board shorts over a liner. There's actually three zip vents and one zip pocket behind the right leg. The liner is well made and comfortable, but oddly, Pearl Izumi doesn't carry a comparable liner in their catalog if you want extras. I'll probably remove the plastic clips that fasten the liner to the shorts as they're unnecessary.