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Bilt gear?

1footdown said:
If you are a very hard to fit person, and need to continue searching around for something that fits very well, and all you can find in your size is cheap Bilt stuff locally, then it might be worth it to buy for now vs. wearing jeans, a Member's only jacket, and tassel loafers (just an example, not making a dig at you).

I was going to say that cranium shouldn't apply here, since I have a Shoei and had Arai in the past. However, I did have a HJC for awhile as my no-frills, around the City helmet.

My Bilt gloves, let's just say when I was looking at them last week, I was completely unimpressed and actually kind shocked I had bought them (like 8 months ago). :wtf
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Hey, I agree 100%, any gear is better than no gear, wear something!! But as for quality, Mom taught us well on that subject, Pops on the other hand, was about quantity...I like quality...I"m just sayin'!:ride
 
Dayton1 said:
But in my 30 years of riding, it holds true that you get what you pay for.
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And yet you cheaped out and bought a CG Wheel Chock anyways :twofinger





I guess the only thing I have to add to this thread is that I purchased their waterproof boots a while ago since it was $40. Got the size that fit me well, and it works as a boot, is relatively warm and comfortable.

But I learned two days ago that it sure isn't waterproof. I know it's not my pants as they are waterproof and have kept me in my previous boots dry. But for $40, they aren't bad for a pair of boots. Just aren't what they advertised, which wasn't a terribly big surprise to me. :dunno

Ended up picking up their overboot covers yesterday so we'll see if they are any better :party
 
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Flying Pig said:
And yet you cheaped out and bought a CG Wheel Chock anyways :twofinger





I guess the only thing I have to add to this thread is that I purchased their waterproof boots a while ago since it was $40. Got the size that fit me well, and it works as a boot, is relatively warm and comfortable.

But I learned two days ago that it sure isn't waterproof. I know it's not my pants as they are waterproof and have kept me in my previous boots dry. But for $40, they aren't bad for a pair of boots. Just aren't what they advertised, which wasn't a terribly big surprise to me. :dunno

Ended up picking up their overboot covers yesterday so we'll see if they are any better :party
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Exactly. :twofinger That was my Dad's side taking over!
 
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So far I've bought the cheapest pair of Bilt waterproof gloves and the Bilt rain jacket and pants. Tested the jacket and gloves this weekend and they worked fine. I haven't needed the pants yet.
 
I've never regretted an expensive gear purchace, except those few times where I feel like I should have spent more.

Not saying that you should just throw money at gear... But buy the stuff you want, rather than cheeping out hoping something less will be okay.
 
shoei vs a $100 scorpion is a BIG diff. But the diff isn't all about safety. Weight is a HUGE diff, and so is venting and comfort.

I have NO problem spending $500 on a helmet if it's the right one. I've owned HTC, shark, Scorpion, 707, and Shoei.

As for gloves, gauntlet style and no cheapos. Frank Thomas is a great product, and they hold together in the event of a crash (for me anyways). You can tell a cheap glove from a quality one just by feel. Go get any Frank thomas, A*, or Dainese and then go feel a bilt...

I'll be the first to admit I'm a cheap bastard, but I learned to spend the extra $$ for gear. B.c one time, it will be what saves your life.
 
I second the comment about Frank Thomas gloves. I own a pair of Frank Thomas gloves for years and years. It is looking very worn, thought it is time and bought a pair of Cortech. I wore the Cortech on and off for a couple of years and guess what, I wear mostly my old Frank Thomas gloves these days. don't get me wrong, the Cortech gloves are great also. May be it is a habit, may be it is the kangaroo skin of the Frank Thomas gloves.
 
I agree with another poster. Cheap gear is better than no gear. But, eventually and if you can, I would upgrade to better quality stuff. Especially leathers. You can't compare the feel, durability, and protection between higher end products (dainese, a*, etc) and bilt/ sedici. Cycle gear brands are way too stiff for my liking. And the gloves don't last long in my experience. a pair of dainese gloves will far outlast any gloves made by cycle gear.

With helmets, it's a toss up. As long as its at least DOT approved. Personally, I dont think a specific brand of helmet will fair better than any other in a 70+ mph crash. Too many factors to consider.

Cycle gear used to be a decent place to shop. But, this hasn't been so for me lately. Snotty customer service in my area (near Pleasanton). Id rather drive an extra hour to get to hattar Motorsports
 
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Due to finances, some people simply have to get cheaper gear regardless until they get more available cash. I doubt if someone with a bike will let it sit in the garage until they can get dainese/A* gear only. If brands like Bilt is the best you can do for the moment, get the damn gear & quit worrying about what other people think.
 
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