Tech Review: Pearl Izumi 3D Neo knicks

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Tech Review: Pearl Izumi 3D Neo knicks

After last weeks introduction to our knick 'sit in', its time to get into the torture test. Welcome to our first contender - the Pearl Izumi 3D Neo - catchy name, but would they keep us comfortable and chafe free?


Model: Pearl Izumi 3d Neo, Medium size tested
Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price: RMB 1,300,SGD 215
Company website: http://www.pearlizumi.co.jp/ or if you are located in China www.holybrother.com
Competitors: in this test Assos, Capo, Louis Garneau, Tineli etc.


It has been a very long time since we have worn 'non-bib' knicks (cycling shorts without straps to hold them up) so we were a little worried; would the Pearl Izumi product break through our 'fashion victim' barriers?

Impressive. That is the best way for me to describe the 3D Neo's knicks - Impressive; even if they aren't bibs. The 3D Neo lies near the top of the Pearl Izumi knicks line up. The knicks are built with Terylene and use the 'Seamless Molded Technology' (SMT) which is the same as their flagship, top of the line knicks. The most interesting part of the product was the Seamless Molded Technology designed to keep your legs, and soft bits, totally chafe free. . .

 

Pearl Izumi, similar to Assos has been traditionally a rather conservative brand when it comes to aesthetics. When the 3D Neos landed in our office the initial conservative looks didn't catch our eye, but these shorts have the same attributes we value in people; function over form!

History

We won't go back in time too far, however from a cycling perspective some notable events in Pearl Izumi's History include:

  • 1996: In Atlanta Olympic games, PEARL IZUMI supplied apparel for the Chinese National, Kazakhstan National, and American National teams.
  • 1999: Lance Armstrong won his first Yellow Jersey wearing Pearl Izumi apparel.
  • 2001: Pearl Izumi started to supply apparel for FASSA BORTOLO who placed 3rd in UCI ranking in 2000.
  • 2002: Pearl Izumi launched new revolutionary 'U system' through which the manufacturing can meet the requirements of small orders with a maximum of 36 different colors in short delivery time.
  • 2003: Alessandro Petacchi won six stages in the Giro d'Italia and four stages in Le Tour de France, wearing Pearl Izumi.
  • 2004: Pearl Izumi made apparel for the Japanese National team at the Olympics the kit was equipped with speed sensors and made of air driven pressure release material. The athletes won silver in the Men’s sprint race.2005:Pearl Izumi developed Ti alloy and carbon road shoes.
  • 2010: To solve the problem of compression caused by the seams in cycling clothing, pearl izumi developed the technology of seamless.


For more information on the history of Pearl Izumi check out our review of one of their top end winter jackets here.

Reality

When we first started our knicks review we outlined our process here. However to give you a quick summary - we ride the shorts hard, and often, we throw them in the washing machine, and ride them again and often. We then report what we find back to you; in this case good news. To make life hard on the knicks (and us. . .) we are not using any form of chamois cream during this test.

Looks

Ok, so these shorts don't aim at 'euro fashion'. They are conservative and understated - a good look for training if you don't want to attract too much attention, or racing if you are a non-sponsored person or want to have that 'privateer' look; grey with black - nuff said. The seamless seams are a whitish silver colour and stand out from the knicks to give a nice contrast. The nice thing with these knicks is that when we got them dirty they were easy to clean, and there were no light colours to stain on muddy mountain bike or sloppy road rides.

Feel/Fit

The chamois is the main measure of any cycling short - lets be up front here. When we received the 3D Neos we checked the chamois first, and found it soft and almost fuzzy - 'silky' may be the best word to describe it. We weren't sure how a 'non-bib' knick with no silicone leg grippers would fit after so many years wearing bibs . . . we were very pleasantly surprised. The Medium size fit our test riders 185 cm, 67 kg frame perfectly. Even without the leg grippers that were standard for all other bibs in this test, the Pearl Izumis' sat in place and didn't shift.

 

Look Mum - no seams!


One area that stood out on these knicks as well, was the fact that there was no folds or bunching during riding - for you as a rider this means less chafing and longer rides in comfort.


Features

There have been some studies that have shown that the seams in your cycling shorts cause compression 'issues'. Pearl Izumi saw that issue and decided to solve it, they developed the technology seen in these shorts of 'Seamless Molded Technology' (SMT) which Pearl Izumi claims provides an ergonomically designed chamois specifically designed to accommodate the differences in men’s (and women’s) anatomies. Again, Pearl Izumi aims to offer maximum comfort through friction protection and generous padding. The soft CoolMax® surface kept us generally dry and comfortable.


The material used around the tailbone uses different density and thickness of material design to offer extra protection and comfortability. We weren't able to find too much information about the actual fabric these shorts are constructed from however they are 100% Terylene which is 'made of knitted multi-layers and features quick-drying and anti-UV protection'. . .

Reality


The Pearl Izumi knicks really stood out in this test because they were actually different - they offer features that no other pair of shorts in this test offer - Seamless Molded Technology (SMT), no silicon grippers and they aren't bibs. We were biased at the start of this test as we judged the Pearl Izumi's by their looks and assumed they wouldn't perform; we always like it when a product proves us wrong :)

 

The chamois was silky smooth . . .


Pros

  • No friction - 2.5 hours on the trainer and we lived to ride another day (happily)
  • Comfortable, compression fit with a sleek, tidy look
  • Decent colour choice


Not so pros . . .

  • We would prefer bibs . . . (luckily Pearl Izumi makes this model in a bib!)

 

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