Pearl Izumi Elite Versa jersey review
Retro style with modern twist
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If truth be told, we felt a bit like a billboard for Pearl Izumi in this, but the ’70s vibe of the colourway totally worked for us.
Granted, the cut gives it a boxy shape on the body rather than a slouchy cool look, but the half-length front zip is a definite plus, since this jersey is long enough to have a serious cooling effect on warm days, rather than being just a style point.
The UltraSensor fabric does an efficient job of dealing with dampness from exertion and feels very light and airy to wear – so much so you don’t really know you’re wearing it.
In another nice touch, there’s a good quality lens cleaner sewn inside the small side seam pocket – very handy for mucky rides.
Authors
Russell Burton is a photographer and tester for BikeRadar, Cycling Plus and Mountain Biking UK. As an experienced snapper with decades behind the lens, Russell has shot thousands of bike tests and features, but is an experienced rider and tester, too, putting gravel and MTB gear through its paces around Salisbury Plain and the Scottish Highlands. Big days outdoors mean that Russell needs equipment that lasts.
