Inspired by Nanci's excellent jacket review, I though I'd share some gear love with y'all.
I bought these Pearl Izumi Versa Capri pants a few weeks ago.
I decided that I don't need to inflict my spandex-clad legs on my classmates when I ride to school, and so I was looking for some sort of coverup pant. Initially I had been planning to just keep them in my backpack and throw them on upon arrival. However, it has been cool spring riding weather here and I have discovered that I absolutely love wearing them while riding. They are cut slim enough to not flap in the breeze, but they are not clingy.
I was a little worried about the length when I put them on and stood in front of the mirror, I didn't know if they would be too long for biking. But, when I'm in position on the bike, they ride up to the perfect midcalf length and I never feel them interfering with the front crank. They are also slightly lower rise in front, which is flattering when standing up and comfortable when bent over on the bike.
What I like most about them is the fabric. Without being hot or heavy, this fabric is substantial enough that it holds some of it's own form and shape as it covers your body. Some other pants that I've tried on (for example, the Sugoi Mobil pant) are made of this very light stretchy clingy fabric that tends to drape around every single lump and bump, you can see exactly where your bike shorts end leaving a little sausage-link dent in your thigh, etc. Heck, you can practically count how many panels are in your bike shorts through such clingy pants. The fabric on these Versa capri pants does not do that. They look exactly the same whether you're wearing regular underwear or bike shorts.
I'd definitely rate this pant 5 out of 5.