Back in the day, if you ripped a big enough hole in your pant leg you'd be grabbing for the scissors and looking at your new favorite cut-offs. Cool. Pearl Izumi Rove Shorts have a bit of that vibe, but you don't have to crash in pants first to get there. These fit great and pedal even better, with a high rear waistband and elements that shine--literally--on the bike. Reflection, protection, not-too-tech presentation: they're cotton and they're stretchy. For as great as they are on the bike, it's remarkable how acceptable they are for civilian life as well.