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Having decent outerwear when the weather turns nasty can make a big difference to your enjoyment on the trail and help make your ride more comfortable. Pearl Izumi has designed the Summit WxB Shell shorts for exactly such occasions, so you can hopefully ride happier, for longer
Pearl Izumi’s Summit WxB Shell shorts have a smart design, using a more breathable 2.5-layer nylon fabric for the front panels, with a claimed 10,000mm waterproof rating, 30,000g/m2/24h breathability and 3-layer nylon fabric for the rear panels, with a 10k/10k waterproof and breathability rating for additional durability.
The shorts are coated with an eco-friendly DWR coating to help the outer fabric shed water and maintain breathability.
However, there isn’t an additional seat patch, as found on many other waterproof shorts such as the Troy Lee Design Resist. The fabric isn’t particularly stretchy either, although it feels pretty tough and durable.
There are sealed seams throughout to help prevent leaks, and the hem is bonded rather than sewn to stop the shorts from catching on knee pads.
The Summit shorts use a non-waterproof fly zip, tucked behind a storm flap with a single button popper and…
Taking its cue from Pearl Izumi's range topping PRO Leader II shoe, the Elite RD IV is a well designed, comfortable and stiff road shoe that brings high-end features to a more modest price point.
The 'Elite' grade uni-directional carbon sole uses the same material as Shimano's range and completely banishes memories of flexiness from Pearl Izumi's range of a few years ago. Weighing only 580g a pair (size 45), they're only 35g heavier than the PRO Leader II shoes, yet considerably cheaper.
The Elite 1:1 power plate outsole design has thick inboard and outboard ridges for strength while the concave interior means a stack height of just 6.5mm, getting the foot closer to the pedal axle for maximum pedalling efficiency.
It's an almost unyielding base that only the most committed ham-fisted twisting can affect – and one that's obviously stiff and stable while out on the road, with no sense of lost power.
There are two mesh vents under the toebox and another larger one behind…