So my local Duc shop has plenty of good gear to offer, but they are really high on Rev'it. I'm a new rider and not 100% sure what I like. I bought some inexpensive Joe Rocket stuff and well...I got my money out of it, but feel its time to get some proper gear!
My buddies that ride wear stuff like Alpinestars, Vanson and Icon (which is way too flashy for me!) and I usually look to them for opinions, but they are die hard for ONLY what they wear! Any bias opinions there?
This weekend, I tried on some stuff. Looking to start with a quality jacket. The Rev'it stuff is super comfy and fits me well. Its lamb skin...super plush...almost so that it worries me in the event of a crash. its got the armor and looks classy...old school cafe style. Its also realistically priced. i budgeted $500.00 and if I get the "hawk", i'll have change left over for a few pints!
Can I get some real world experiences?
The only rev'it gear I own is these gloves:
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I am very satisfied with them. Comfortable, look good, durable...
Only been wearing them one season but they have been great. I would recommend them.
My all weather Liteon textile jacket has been on for almost all of my 30k miles. Not a stitch broken and the liner is still waterproof. The other jacket, an Air, hasn't been used as much and is of course looking brand new.
All the reviews I've read point in the same direction. No FHE, but I expect their leather to be of good quality.
My wife has some rev'it pants and jacket, and is about to geta 2nd jacket. The quality and detail is as good as anything i have seen and owned except for maybe the highest end dainese/alpinestars gear. I think you will be very happy with their stuff.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/ (http://www.webbikeworld.com/) - is a site that does really in depth reviews and they *really* like the rev'it stuff they have tested.
Aside from the price, I've never heard a bad word about their stuff. And their prices are in line with other top-tier gear makers. And really might be a better value than some as their stuff is really well thought out.
But they also have stuff to fit lots of budget lines. Sure their top of the line stuff is costy, but they do have less costly items.
My only gripe is that their glove side model just doesn't fit me at all :( I really like some of their glove, but know they will never fit me.
I have no FHE...
I know several people that have 1 piece suits and all of them had issues with the collar chafing. Otherwise they have liked them.
I really like my Rev'It textile jacket, it's probably done over 25,000 all-weather miles and still going strong. [thumbsup]
Not so happy with the gloves, the "waterproof" gloves get sopping wet every time. They are comfortable when dry though.
I have Rev'It gloves, boots, and textile jacket. Their pants fit either my waist or my inseam, but don't even come close to fitting both at the same time.
I have no experience with their leather jackets or suits but I'm a huge fan of their stuff as long as it fits. Some of the new Ducati touring gear appears to be made by Rev'It.
Overall, I think their stuff (at least the textile) is similar to Dainese or BMW textile touring gear in quality and features. I'd be suprised if their leather isn't pretty good as well.
At this quality level, it's going to be mostly about fit and features than anything else.
A couple of you mentioned the price. I felt they were some what inexpensive..for what I felt the quality was..but as I said, I went in with the mindset of $500.00 for midlevel leather jacket..
How about this...What should I pay for a good quality leather jacket?
Quote from: BlackKat on October 12, 2010, 03:52:52 PMWhat should I pay for a good quality leather jacket?
Whatever you think it's worth, as long as you can afford it.
Good gear tends not to be cheap.
500 for a good jacket that you like is not a waste of money. You will have it for many years.
Remember, the Hawk is a "city fit" - probably not as well suited for a forward leaning position as a sport/race fit jacket. Try it on sitting on a bike.
BTW: it's not lamb skin, it's elk.
Quote from: stopintime on October 12, 2010, 04:41:29 PM
500 for a good jacket that you like is not a waste of money. You will have it for many years.
Remember, the Hawk is a "city fit" - probably not as well suited for a forward leaning position as a sport/race fit jacket. Try it on sitting on a bike.
BTW: it's not lamb skin, it's elk.
Hmm..interesting to know. It was pitched to me a classic cafe style jacket. To me (and my needs) Cafe is more sport bike style riding...Better look into that further. Elk, Huh!..Thats interesting. I am into big Italian watches as well and I have a couple Elk straps. I'm VERY happy with the way they have broken in.
I have a pair of Rev'it Monster gloves. The leather is great and protection is adequate for daily use. My only complain is that they don't make the fingers long enough for me. That's my only complain. I also read that the jackets have slim fit. It works for some but not others.
Quote from: Goat_Herder on October 15, 2010, 07:37:27 AMI also read that the jackets have slim fit. It works for some but not others.
I don't know anyone who would think of me as "slim fit," but Rev'It jackets fit me great as long as I go to a size that sounds ridiculously large. Usually if something will accommodate my shoulders it ends up having monkey arms. Apparently, Dutch butts are small than mine, since I can never get their pants to fit.
I'd agree that Rev-it products are Euro cut.
I wear a size L tshirt but my revit air jacket is an XXL. It's my shoulders, too. Their stuff is small-ish.
i got the revit jerez gloves the other day, i will say that they are narrow gloves with slightly longer fingers than say alpinestars when you get the same size.
they seem to fit me fine, the held phantoms are definitely even longer fingers than the revit jerez gloves.
overall i would say the jerez gloves are a pretty good value for the price of 229 you get full on race gloves, so who knows.
i have a pair of ladies summer textile vented pants, and a pair of ladies summer gloves
i love them both.
i'm saving to get some leather, and am considering these:
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(http://assets1.revzilla.com/product_images/0010/8723/REV_IT_Womens_Marryl_Leather_Pants_Black_detail.jpg?1235160643)
reV'it ladies pants are available in different lengths [thumbsup]
Revit has about 3 different cuts, plus 2 sizing schemes.
they can fit almost anyone.
In jackets they have a 'sport cut', casual cut, and semi-sport cut.
They also have numbered sizing, which is Gender-Specific, and SML sizing, which is unisex.
Some gender specific products were once unisex (such as the air line), and maintain the unisex numbering (XS fit a smaller woman as a s, S fit a woman as a med, M fit a small mens, m fit a mens large, etc)
So, the sport cuts require different fits in number than the casual cuts etc. If the jacket has a liner, it is snugger than one that doesnt with the liner in.
The gear is exceptional, and some of the best at the price.
I've had a Pheonix for 2 years +, and not a single problem. The ignition, is one of the most versatile jackets I've ever used (
I've gone down twice at the track in a GT suit, which still looks mint except for a few letters that came off.
Their Touring gear, is the best. Better quality and design than the rivals (and the thiefs! *cough* BMW *cough*). Better zippers, better liners, better water protection, warmer, lighter!
The Cayenne Pro, is one of the best jackets I've ever used. Versatile enough for 3.5 seasons in the northeast (mid summer it's too hot, but it handles everything else you can imagine).
got the revit zip overpants in size small.
they are good for someone with a 29-31 inch waiste and fit perfectly over jeans easily but you have to take off your boots to put them on and off, good if you have a 28-31 inch inseam or so. they are measured at your true waist and come up to about yourbelly button so that if it rains they keep the rain out. haven't worn them in the rain yet only just got them but they will be good for winter overpants and spring and fall.. since they have no vents at all they may not be the best for summer.
i got them because they are good for commuthning and easiy to put over kakis or jeans for shorter trips wouldn't use them for hours on end since the fabric though 500d denier seems to be a lot better than just riding in jeans or shorts. they have some knee armor in them and seems to stay ther but like any overpants they move a little that is to be expected. the fit and such is great for these if you are on the thinner to athletic side.
also i got the Jerez racing gloves. great quality but the webbikeworld review is right, the aluminum parts are painted with a matt black and pick up scrathes on teh knuckles and wrist within minutes, this is does affect function at all only asethtiecs. they seem to be great quality but again just got them so can't giv eyou long term results.
also i got these in a size medium and they are a race fit, meaning they are a bit snug to say the least, the only good thing ist hat they appear to strectch after some use in width in the fingers so they fit perfectly after a few days. the fingss are not overly long and seem to be shorter than say a held phantom glove if you like those, also the fins\gers are slightly longter than the kushitani gpr 5 gloves if you need a point of reverenec for the same medium size.
I'm a big fan. I don't think there's better textile gear out there and their leather is top notch as well.
I'm on my third pair of Rev It gloves. The first pair I had did have the issue with ventilation when they got wet, but my subsequent two pairs have been fine.
My S.O. has a 32 inch waist and 34 inch inseam and RevIt made a pair of riding pants that fit him. I just picked up a pair of riding pants for my father for under $150 with full CE armor and rain liner included.
The biggest endorsement comes from a friend of mine. He was wearing Rev'IT pants when he had a freak crash where the bike landed on his calf, breaking it in so many places they installed a rod. Right after he went down, he jumped up to pick the bike up. The gear survived well enough to keep his leg contained so none of the bones broke the skin.