Pearl Izumi Optik review
![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TshcMwYUMF2bMDLRMPyiVn-415-80.jpg)
The Pearl Izumi Optik is perfect for warm but potentially showery days, and stuffs into a tiny ball.
-
+
Showerproof
-
+
Windproof
-
+
Very lightweight
-
+
Full-length zip
-
+
Reflective
-
-
Won't keep out anything beyond light showers
You can trust Cycling Weekly.
The Pearl Izumi Optik jacket is incredibly light, yet it’s amply windproof and shower resistant.
Beyond light showers, moisture comes through, but it’s far better than nothing. A form-fitting cut has stretch panels for freedom of movement while rip-stop mesh protects from tearing. The fabric is comfortable worn next to the skin, so it’s fine to slip on over a summer jersey.
It has a drop tail for the riding position, Velcro cuffs, a pack-away hood and reflective strips.
Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
Get The Leadout Newsletter
The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!
Founded in 1891, Cycling Weekly and its team of expert journalists brings cyclists in-depth reviews, extensive coverage of both professional and domestic racing, as well as fitness advice and 'brew a cuppa and put your feet up' features. Cycling Weekly serves its audience across a range of platforms, from good old-fashioned print to online journalism, and video.
-
A Stars and Stripes jersey and cold hard cash: the 2024 Gravel National Championships to offer a $40,000 prize purse for elite races
The US Gravel National Championships will return to Gering, Nebraska, on September 8
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Tadej Pogačar broke 288 Strava KOMs during Tour de France victory
Slovenian won his third Tour title in Nice last weekend, and picked up a host of new trophies on Strava
By Tom Thewlis Published
-
'I'm definitely pushing over 2,500 watts' - Meet the most powerful cyclists in the GB Olympics squad
Move over track sprinters, there are stronger legs in town
By Tom Davidson Published