Pearl iZUMi MTB Apparel 2024 Gift Guide

by Brian Mullin on November 30, 2024

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Summit 3L WxB Jacket

Relaxed fit hooded rain jacket with 3L waterproof protection.

Don’t let the weather hold you back from hitting the trail. The Summit 3L WxB is a made-for-the-bike rain jacket ready for the wettest, rowdiest rides. The lightweight 3L WxB Membrane technology shrugs off precipitation while remaining highly breathable and comfortable next to the skin. The articulated sleeves allow excellent riding mobility, and the hood is designed to fit securely over a helmet.

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Impressions

When you need a heavier-duty waterproof hooded jacket for mountain biking, look no further than the new Summit 3L WxB Jacket. The 3L (three-layer) WxB Membrane high-performance material offers excellent waterproof characteristics, windproof, and highly functional breathability, making it perfect for high-output riding. It provides outstanding protection against the elements, regardless of weather: windstorms, rainstorms, hailstorms, and snowstorms. It keeps you dry and warm when you pedal slowly, pedal hard, fly downhill, or hang out for a break. It works nicely over a helmet, and the cut provides enough maneuverability without overt bagginess. It’s a rugged jacket, and the material can deal with bushes, trees, and nasty abrasions. It has a more straightforward design, with two zippered pockets, stretchy wrist cuffs, a rear-mounted hood adjuster, and a full-length zipper.

This durable and packable jacket kept me warm and dry in some ugly, windy, wet, and snowy conditions this fall.

  • Fabric – Main Body: 100% recycled polyester Pocket Bag: 95% recycled polyester, 5% polyester
  • Durable 3L fabric with 10k waterproof and 10k breathability rating protects from rain without overheating.
  • Lightweight ripstop fabric that is fully sealed
  • Adjustable over the helmet hood
  • PI Dry C0 technology for a PFAS-free, durable water repellent
  • YKK Aguaguard waterproof two-way front zipper allows ventilation from the bottom and access to the rear gear
  • Two zippered hand pockets
  • Passive underarm venting
  • Made with recycled content
  • BioViz powerful reflective elements that reach 100 meters for night visibility

Click here to buy the Men’s Summit 3L WxB Jacket

Click here to buy the Women’s Summit 3L WxB Jacket

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Summit Shell Short with Liner

Lightweight MTB shorts have longer inseam with removable liner using an ELITE chamois.

Own the trails with the perfect blend of performance and comfort. Featuring a durable, lightweight outer shell paired with a moisture-wicking liner short, the Summit Shell Short with Liner ensures both protection and optimal climate control during rides. The adjustable waistband and stretch fabric provide a custom fit and unrestricted movement while strategically placed pockets secure your essentials. This versatile combination delivers the confidence to tackle any trail, ensuring a seamless ride from start to finish.

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Impressions

The Summit Shell Shorts are super light, stretchy, and uber-comfortable. They’re barely there, and they feel ideal on super hot summer days. I have worn these shorts a ton over the past year; they are like my favorite pair of bedroom slippers! Just slide them on, snap them closed, and you’re done. They have simple features: two zippered side pockets and a plastic ratcheted waist adjuster. The 4-way stretch fabric offers comfort and is lovely against the skin.

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The easy-to-use micro-adjust front closure provides plenty of size tuning, and the zipperless front adds to the clean construction.

The stretch fabric, relaxed cut, 13″ inseam, and simple design are perfect for any mtb ride. I love the dark camo color scheme.

  • Levitate Plus chamois pad
  • Lightweight
  • Comfortable, 4-way stretch
  • Micro-adjust closure
  • Two zippered trail access pockets
  • Relaxed fit
  • 13″ inseam

Click here to buy the Summit Shell Short with Liner

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Attack Bib Short

Silky knit body with low profile elastic leg bands and soft knit bib upper using ELITE chamois.

Discover unparalleled comfort and support with their Attack Bib Short, a staple for any dedicated cyclist. Crafted with a blend of high-performance fabrics, these bib shorts offer an optimal balance of flexibility and compression, ensuring a smooth, aerodynamic ride. The advanced ELITE Levitate chamois pad delivers superior cushioning for long-distance comfort, while the binded bib upper provides a secure fit. Designed for durability and performance, the Attack Bib Short is your essential partner for conquering rigorous training sessions and competitive races.

Impressions

The Attack Bib Short offers an ideal blend of compression, comfort, extensive support, and padding. Their ELITE Levitate chamois pad has excellent cushioning, so I have always been provided superb comfort on rugged MTB trails or long-distance rides. The X-shaped back panel and front suspenders are extra wide and have robust outer cuffs, keeping things secure and flat. The bottom 2.5″ thigh cuffs have a silicone gripper to stay in place, preventing any creeping.

I have lived in the Attack Bib Short this past year, and they are my go-to set of bibs for most outings. 

  • Levitate Plus chamois pad
  • Comfortable, binded bib upper
  • Stay in place silicone gripper
  • Reflective elements
  • Form fit
  • 10″ inseam

Click here to buy the Attack Bib Short

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PRO Alpha Layer

An innovative mid-layer with Polartec Alpha offers premium sweat and heat management.

Ditch the bulk and reach for the PRO Alpha Layer when the temperature drops. Worn under your favorite shell, this innovative midlayer will keep you warm without overheating. Premium Polartec Alpha Direct fabric transfers moisture with breakaway speed, keeping you dry and comfortable throughout a wide temperature range. Three bellowed rear pockets hold ride essentials securely under a jacket and allow this top to stand independently when you want to stash your shell on a long climb.

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Impressions

The PRO Alpha Layer jersey/sweater utilizes the Polartec Alpha Direct fabric, which offers warmth and highly effective moisture transference. The PRO Alpha Layer is light, and the Polartec Alpha Direct provides incredible insulation properties without any bulk or thickness. When you hold it up, you can look through the weave; it seems it would not be very functional. But wearing it as a midlayer or over a standard jersey offers exceptional warmth and wicking capabilities. It is more than meets the eye!

The PRO Alpha Layer is an innovative mid-layer that offers surprising warmth, wicking, packability, comfort, and lightness.

  • Polartec Alpha Direct insulates without bulk.
  • Made with recycled content
  • Three bellowed rear pockets
  • Versatile top works as a midlayer and stand-alone jersey
  • BioViz reflective elements for low-light visibility
  • Form-Fit
  • Fabric – 100% Recycled Polyester / 95% Recycled Polyester, 5% Spandex

Click here to buy the PRO Alpha Layer 

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PRO Transfer Liner Bib Shorts

Micro-mesh paneled bib liner with cargo pockets to wear under the outer layer uses PRO chamois.

The PRO Transfer Liner Bib Shorts is a premium bib liner that lays the groundwork for a smooth ride under your favorite shell shorts. Sleek details like laser-cut, perforated straps, and raw-edge hems deliver smooth transitions. Power mesh side panels amp up breathability. Dual thigh mesh cargo pockets and two lumbar pockets provide ample storage options for snacks and other essentials. Our multi-density PRO Levitate chamois provides our best bone support and circulation balance. It uses premium foams that contour and move with your body through the rigors of your demanding ride.

Impressions

The PRO Transfer Liner Bib Shorts are light, airy, and comfortable. They were designed to be worn under shell shorts. Their transfer mesh side panels offer excellent ventilation and feel. The material initially seems like pantyhose (don’t ask me how), but after some mileage, it becomes functional. Their Triple-density PRO Levitate chamois offers plenty of cushioning and comfort for long hours in the saddle. The back strap and perforated front straps work efficiently, but I found them to bunch up on the top of my shoulders.

The PRO Transfer Liner Bib Shorts are comfortable, supportive, and well-ventilated. They’re perfect for hot summer days or under your favorite baggy shorts.

  • Transfer mesh side panels for a fantastic next-to-skin feel and ventilation
  • Triple-density PRO Levitate chamois minimizes skin abrasion and sit-bone discomfort while offering premium stretch for elevated contouring to the body
  • Fast drying Transfer fabric
  • Perforated bib straps for maximum breathability and comfort
  • Large compressive cargo pockets on each thigh
  • Lumbar pockets for additional storage
  • Made with recycled content
  • 8.5″ inseam

Click here to buy the PRO Transfer Liner Bib Shorts

 

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Summit PRO Glove

Impact protective MTB glove with D3O Ghost on the knuckle and highly durable Clarino palm.

The Summit PRO Glove will protect your rowdy trails, or when the trees are so tight you have to sway between them. This durable MTB glove features D3O Ghost knuckle protection wrapped in ripstop back material, providing impact protection and durability. We use the premium Clarino palm material that can withstand the constant vibrations and demands of a technical trail, preventing piling or ripping from a season of sending it. Standard features like microfiber sweat wipes on the thumbs and touchscreen capability paired with best-in-class protective elements make this the glove of choice for any aggressive trail rider.

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Impressions

The Summit PRO Glove is one tough little glove with plenty of features and protection coverage. The D30 Ghost knuckle protection is excellent when you hit trees, bushes, a side rock, or a rare crash. The perforation on the palm and inside the fingers offers some ventilation and cooling during warmer days and when your hands sweat. The silicone grippers on the index, middle, and thumb wore out somewhat prematurely; I won’t deny I abuse gloves. Slipping my hands into the gloves was easy, and the Velcro wrist closure kept things securely in place. I tend to do some trail work while I am out riding, and although the gloves have started to get a few micro holes, they are still performing and haven’t yet fallen apart, showing a considerable testament to their durability.

The Summit PRO Glove is tough, comfortable, and protective, with a secure Velcro closure system.

  • D30 Ghost knuckle protection
  • Sweat wipe on thumb
  • Box tip stitch provides ultimate comfort
  • Touchscreen compatible
  • Perforated ventilation in palm
  • Silicone gripper on thumb and forefingers

Click here to buy the Summit Pro Glove

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Summit Pro NeoShell WxB Glove

Wet weather glove shielding against windchill with premium dexterity.

No wet weather riding kit is complete without gloves that shrug off rain and sleet because cold hands can ruin an otherwise great ride. Our Summit NeoShell WRX Glove features waterproof Polartec NeoShell on the back of the hands. It’s incredibly breathable and will keep your hands comfortably warm. To ensure you stay in control, the water-resistant Ax Suede Slim Fleece palms provide an excellent bar feel. Thanks to the touchscreen-compatible index finger, if your ride takes longer than expected, you won’t have to pull these gloves off to beg for more trail time.

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Impressions 

The Summit Pro NeoShell WxB Glove is a cruddy weather glove offering warmth, sensitivity, weatherproofness, and breathability. The back-facing Polartec NeoShell fabric provides warmth, while the Ax Suede Slim Fleece palms are water-resistant. A brushed fleece lining offers plushness and coziness. The index, middle, and thumb have silicone grippers, while the index and thumb are Smartphone-compatible.

The Summit Pro NeoShell WxB Glove offers warmth and wet weather riding protection without being overly bulky.

  • Your go-to glove for wet weather riding
  • Constructed with waterproof Polartec NeoShell fabric on the back of the hands
  • Water-resistant Ax Suede Slim Fleece palms with a cozy brushed fleece lining
  • Oversized hook and loop cuff blocks out the cold
  • Smartphone compatible on forefingers and thumbs
  • Fabric – Palm: 63% polyester, 22% rubber, 15% nylon Back: 89% polyester, 11% polyurethane

Click here to buy the Summit Pro NeoShell WxB Glove.

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