Race shorts without bibs work for riders who prefer a separate top and bottom, whether that's for bathroom convenience, layering flexibility, or simply personal preference. The Pearl Izumi PI/Red Shorts deliver the brand's flagship-level chamois and fabric technology in a waistband design, giving you PRO-tier performance without the shoulder straps. These sit at the top of Pearl Izumi's lineup alongside the PI/Red Bib Shorts, sharing the same Transfer Bib chamois and Transfer fabric construction that the brand developed for their professional athletes and ambassadors.

The Transfer Bib chamois represents Pearl Izumi's current thinking on long-distance comfort. Multi-density foam layers transition smoothly between sit bone support zones and softer perimeter areas, reducing pressure points without creating hard edges where padding changes density. The chamois surface uses a low-friction material that minimizes chafing during pedaling, while the foam itself maintains its cushioning properties across multi-hour efforts. This is the same pad Pearl Izumi puts in their highest-end bibs, not a downgraded version adapted for the shorts format.

Transfer fabric makes up the main body of the shorts, offering compression and moisture management without the heavy, suffocating feel that older synthetic materials sometimes deliver. The fabric moves with you through the pedal stroke rather than fighting against it, and the four-way stretch accommodates different body positions without riding up or bunching. Pearl Izumi engineered this material specifically for their top-tier products, prioritizing breathability alongside support.... Read More