Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
Pearl's sizing is well known to be an American fit. A medium Pearl is probably an XL in many European brands. Yes, we Americans are fatter than the rest of the world. This is not news. Like most manufacturers, Pearl makes various levels of apparel. Some nicer than others but mostly decent to above average.
PI offers several different cuts.
I need an XL in their PRO line, large in the Elite line, and a medium in their mountain bike line.
The PRO line is pretty similar to a lot of the European brands. I take an XL or XXL in Castelli, for instance.