Local Gear Advice

[nkryptit]

I'm in the Triangle area and currently looking to buy some new pants for commuting.  I've been to a couple of the local dealerships (Team Powersports in Garner, the Ducat place out by the farmers market). Neither of these places had a decent selection of pants in stock.  I know they can order whatever, but I really need to try a few things on before actually order anything.  Does anyone know of a place that will have a decent stock that I can take a look at?

Also, I'm looking at the Aerostich Darien right now, anyone have any first experience with these as overpants?

Thanks.

[Blackout]

No experience w/ the Aerostitches but I do have Alpine Stars over pants I purchased at Cycle Gear in Raleigh/Garner. They saved my ass a coupla months ago when I hit a pothole cranked way over in a turn.
I think most places that carry whatever brand will order something and you're not on the hook to purchase it.
Also take a ride up to Matison's on North Capital Blvd. I think they have a pretty good selection as memory serves.

[superjohn]

I hear ya. Cycle gear had the best selection. I've ordered 75% of my gear online. It's cheaper and you don't have to deal with the asshats at most of the dealerships.

Aerostich always gets good reviews, but I have no FHE. I also wanted to check out some Olympia gear, but the BMW place seems to b the only dealership and they don't ever have any in stock.

[nkryptit]

No experience w/ the Aerostitches but I do have Alpine Stars over pants I purchased at Cycle Gear in Raleigh/Garner. They saved my ass a coupla months ago when I hit a pothole cranked way over in a turn.
I think most places that carry whatever brand will order something and you're not on the hook to purchase it.
Also take a ride up to Matison's on North Capital Blvd. I think they have a pretty good selection as memory serves.

Which A* pants do you have?  I've not found many that are specifically marketed as over pants.

Thanks for the info on Cycle Gear...I didn't have any idea it was there.

[DucHead]

The cycle shops in the area suck as far as gear goes.

I get most stuff online or at Cycle Gear.  Cycle Gear in Raleigh has great customer service, but sometimes shipping to their store is slow.

[nkryptit]

Yeah...I stopped by Cycle Gear after I was tipped off to it's existence and was pleased with the friendly service.  They were having their 10% off (20% on clearance stuff) the next night...So I stopped back and picked up a Dainese Wave back protector for my jacket, and accidentally bought a new textile cold weather jacket that was a steal.  Still haven't gotten any pants though...  I think I've decided on going with the Aerostitch AD-1 pant, but I've been dumping my $$ into home brew equipment instead.

[DucHead]

Yeah...I stopped by Cycle Gear after I was tipped off to it's existence and was pleased with the friendly service.  They were having their 10% off (20% on clearance stuff) the next night...So I stopped back and picked up a Dainese Wave back protector for my jacket, and accidentally bought a new textile cold weather jacket that was a steal.  Still haven't gotten any pants though...  I think I've decided on going with the Aerostitch AD-1 pant, but I've been dumping my $$ into home brew equipment instead.

LOL, gotta have your priorities!!

[Rameses]

The cycle shops in the area suck as far as gear goes.

I get most stuff online or at Cycle Gear.  Cycle Gear in Raleigh has great customer service, but sometimes shipping to their store is slow.

I was thinking about ordering some taillights from them.

Any advice?   

[cshadow2]

Capitol BMW has a butt ton of olympia and BMW brand stuff that is really nice. be careful though because they also have a S1000RR demo that they really want you to ride.

[superjohn]

Capitol BMW has a butt ton of olympia and BMW brand stuff that is really nice. be careful though because they also have a S1000RR demo that they really want you to ride.

About time they finally got some Olympia stuff. I went in looking for a suit to commute in and they had bubkiss.

[nkryptit]

S1000RR Demo?  Anyone been on it?  I've been wanting take a look at one up close and personal.  I'm not usually one for BMWs, but that bike just looks great.  I'll have to stop by on lunch some day, I work right down the road.