Poised to span the gap between traditional road and mountain clothing, the Versa line from Pearl Izumi acknowledges that more riders are taking to the dirt on road bikes, seeking adventure on the road, going longer in a more casual setting and then transitioning to the pub, café or daily life post ride. And these riders want the technical performance wear they choose for their adventures to be able to transition with them.
The Versa collection is a line of clothing that takes cues from more casual cuts and styling. It’s comprehensive too; with bibs and liners that fit under more casual clothing to give you range on your adventures, and transition to everyday life easily.
Items include shirts, jackets, shorts and pants and both slim liners and full bib-style shorts, that can mix-and-match with items from the rest of Pearl’s 2018 line for a technical yet casual choice of items. It’s some of the nicest clothing we’ve seen from the brand in the last few years.
The Versa Barrier Jacket
Available in both men’s and women’s and in two colours each, it has a high collar and drawstring hood to protect you from the elements. Hidden gloves that tuck up into the ends of the sleeve deploy to aid in protection for those times you may need just a bit extra. A drop tail keeps your bum protected from spray off the rear wheel. There are reflective elements and 2 hand pockets. Pearl’s Barrier fabric is water resistant and has an incredibly soft feel in the hand.
Short Sleeve Button-Up
A casual shirt in disguise, the Versa Button up is available in two checked patterns and features bike-friendly design. It has a generous cut through the shoulders for ease of movement and a longer tail in back to hold coverage when positioned for riding. Pearls Transfer fabric helps to keep you dry.
Versa Quilted Hoodie
The Quilted Hoodie is insulated with 133g Primaloft Gold fill. It’s water resistant, and like the rest of the jackets in the line, has strategically placed reflective elements, a drop tail for good on-the-bike coverage, a drawstring hood, and two hand pockets.
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