Pearl Izumi is a common name in cycling sportswear. From aero suits to off-road clothing, the apparel giant has created a long list of industry firsts. Catering solely to the sharpest end of road riding and racing is its PI / Black series of road wear. It's the company's ultimate collection designed to show its unrelenting dedication to speed and performance.
High-end women's gear is included with a PI / Black Speed Mesh jersey and bib shorts
Crafted at the Speed Shop
Pearl Izumi states that its Speed Shop is "an experimental skunk works division tasked with one, clear directive: go faster."
It claims to work with elite athletes to distinguish problems and seek out opportunities with the goal of "identifying what's next before anyone else even recognizes it." The resulting products are claimed to be singularly focused on aerodynamics and speed.
Fastest at the Tour de France
Worn in the Tour de France and to consecutive Team Time Trial World Championships by BMC, the Pursuit / BLACK Mach 5 Speedsuit was worn to record the fastest TT in Tour history.
To bolster those go-fast records, Pearl Izumi contends an 8% reduction in aerodynamic drag when compared to a fitted jersey.
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Pursuit / Black Speed Mesh jersey specs
The Speed Sleeves on the PI / Black Speed Mesh jersey are said to reduce aerodynamic drag and are patented
P.R.O. Transfer Mesh fabric on the main body
P.R.O. Aero fabric in key leading-edge areas
Patented anatomic Speed Sleeve construction
Longer to-the-elbow sleeves reduce drag around upper arms
Full-length semi-autolock zipper
Three back pockets with solid fabric
Claimed weight: 135g (medium)
Men's sizing: XS-XXL
Women's sizing: XS-XXL
Pursuit / Black Bib shorts specs
The PI / Black bib shorts have the company's strongest leg compression according to the brand
P.R.O. Transfer fabric
Team Chamois with floating top sheet
P.R.O. Transfer Direct-Vent mesh bib upper
Radio pocket on bib upper for storage
Laser-cut leg openings with silicone print
Sublimated graphics on legs
25.4 cm (10 in) inseam (size medium)
Claimed weight: 188g (Men's medium)
Men's sizing: XS-XXL
Women's sizing: XS-XXL
Pearl Izumi Black pricing and availability
Pursuit / Black Speed Mesh jersey: $175, UK and AU$ TBD
Pursuit / Black Bib shorts: $250, UK and AU$ TBD
Pursuit / Black Mach 5 Long Sleeve Speedsuit: $350, UK and AU$ TBD
Pursuit / Black Race suit: $350, UK and AU$ TBD
Availability is slated for Spring of 2018 for the new PI / Black lineup.
