Reddit reviews Pearl iZUMi Men's Quest Cycling Short
We found 5 Reddit comments about Pearl iZUMi Men's Quest Cycling Short. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Select transfer fabric sets the benchmark for moisture transfer and four-way performance stretch6-Panel anatomic design for superior, chafe-free comfort, UPF 50+ sun protectionComfortable silicone leg grippers keep shorts in place, moisture-wicking, antimicrobial propertiesTour 3D Chamois is male-specific and non-chafing with padding in key areas86 percent nylon, 14% spandex, 9-Inch inseam
If it was advertised as a liner it's meant to go under other clothing. They're often a (see-through) mesh material and/or have a branded underwear like band around the top. The seems usually aren't meant to be seen.
Liner vs shorts. The liner model had to tape up his crotch because the mesh is too transparent to hide his junk.
Can you link what you purchased?
Sweet bike! If you still have ass pain, you should invest in a decent pair of padded cycling shorts.
http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-iZUMi-Quest-Cycling-Short/dp/B002KT3XRQ/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_cp_2_6TRM
> What price ranges should I be looking in?
Entry level bikes are around 700$. If you have the money and biking is something you are going to pursue aggressively, think more 1000-1500$. However, you can always buy an entry level bike, then sell it down the road for a decent return.
> What are some good brand names?
All of them. I personally poo-poo on Fuji and bikes from Bikesdirect.com, but that's just my own snobbery. If you are buying the bike in person at a Local Bike Store (LBS), which I recommend, then whatever brands they carry will be fine, so long as you are into it.
> What size bike do I need?
Probably a 60-62cm, but your LBS can help you with the fitting. To give you an idea of fitting, here is a popular DIY calculating tool from competivecyclist.com.
> Will it be difficult finding a bike for my height?
Nope.
> Do I need proper cycling shoes/pedals? Or are these fore more advanced riders?
Yes and no, respectively. You can wait to buy the pedals and shoes whenever you're comfortable riding around and ready to get fast.
> Are there any important features I should be looking for in a road bike?
I suppose you should make sure you get brifters(shifters in the break levers), but I am pretty sure virtually all new bikes come with those these days.
The more appropriate question is probably "Is there any marketing mumbo jumbo I should flat out ignore in my quest for a road bike?" The answer to this is: carbon. Carbon fiber anything is a giant waste of money unless you are spending $2,000+ and need to shave seconds off your race times. Steel and aluminum are the materials you should be concerned with.
Other tips: Bike shorts, get 'em. Something like this will suffice for now. Cycling clothing runs small, so I would try some on at your LBS
Also, bookmark http://www.sheldonbrown.com/, because it contains a lot of information you will want access to at some point.
Lastly, bike lights, a u-lock from kryptonite and a helmet are also things you will most likely want to buy sooner rather than later, but first lets get you a bike.
I actually came in here to make a spandex joke, but dude -- if you're out there having fun, who cares what you have or don't have.
That said, you can get nice Pearl shorts on Amazon for like $40. I love my LBS but yeah that whole "paying double for stuff because you're local" is a bitter pill.
I cant tell you what to do, just what i am doing. One of my training partners is about my size, so i am going to borrow his wetsuit and possibly buy one depending on if i like how it works. If i dont like the wetsuit, i'm wearing tri shorts for my full sprint. Bikeshoes have cleats on the bottom and work with clipless pedals. They are more efficient at transfering energy from your legs to the pedals, but shoes plus pedals is another $150, so i'm waiting on that. Running shoes are basically normal tennis shoes - but go to a running store and get fitted for real running shoes that work with your running gait. For bike shorts, i have these: http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-iZUMi-Quest-Cycling-Short/dp/B002KT3XRQ. They look silly if you aren't used to wearing them, but boy do they make rides more comfortable! You could also buy bike shorts at your local bike shop or sporting goods store. (which might be a good idea so you can get the size right on your first pair).