Pearl Izumi Women's Interval bib shorts review

The Interval shorts from Pearl Izumi provided a race ready fit and great chamois, but the drop tail design was a disappointment

Cycling Weekly Verdict

The fit and fabric of the lower body really impressed us, and the chamois was comfortable. Unfortunately, the drop tail solution wasn't a winner for us, though some riders may be comfortable with this design.

Reasons to buy
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    Performance fit

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Reasons to avoid
  • -

    Drop tail doesn't stay put

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Pearl Izumi's Women's Interval bib shorts are designed to tick the boxes for riders seeking a performance fit, and the brand has incorporated its drop tail 'comfort break' solution, with a few tweaks.

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Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan the Editor of Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the cycling industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials, and still rides as much as she can - albeit a fair proportion indoors, for now.