Sedici ADV clothing at Cycle Gear

[jettcity1]

I got a chance to try it all on and I must say, its pretty good gear for the price.
Boots, gloves and the jacket with the pants all appear to be entirely adequate for most all climate riding in the PNW of Western Wa. state.
Has anyone had a chance to check it out or even bought the new gear yet?
Here's what it looks like.
http://www.cyclegear.com/search/go#p=R&w=ADV&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.cyclegear.com%2fsearch%2fgo%3fw%3dsedici%2520adventure%26ts%3dajax&rk=3&uid=360061531&ts=rac&rt=racsug&rsc=-y-:1ghexGWg:Xhd&asug=ADV?apelog=yes

 

[Big Blu]

When they first introduced the brand a few years ago a riding buddy bought a Sedici adv. style jacket. It turned out to be a POS! in a short time some of the stitching in the seams started to unravel, Cycle Gear replaced the jacket and the same thing happened to the second jacket.

When it comes to safety gear I'm a believer in buying the good stuff, it doesn't have to be top tier, but it does have to be good quality from a reputable manufacturer. MY Firstgear TPG Ranier jacket and HT pants have served me well as has my Rev'it Neptune GTX Jacket.

Paul

 

[jettcity1]

I too have a FirstGear Kilamanjaro jacket and it is not perfect although very good for sure. My Fieldsheer ADV pants have the worst zippers ever designed also.
My Alpinestar boots have been a little hard to walk in also so all gear is not perfect.
Lifetime warrantee on the Sedici too, I may revisit it.
I just don't like dropping 1K on a set of riding gear, when I can get real well equipped for practically half that.

 

[Mark R.]

The product description for the pants said the dry liner was removable. I assume the jacket liner is removable also, and if it is, I would look elsewhere. The rain liners that fit inside a jacket mean that the entire jacket structure gets wet and the water penetrates all the way to the liner before being stopped. This makes the jacket very heavy and soggy, taking hours to dry. Additionally, it makes the wet outer jacket act like a swamp cooler when you reach dry air, freezing you as it dries out in the wind through evaporation, even in summer. In winter, it would make for a very cold ride.

IMHO, I would look for a jacket with built-in waterproofing that is just under the outer surface of the garment.

 

[Random ride]

I too have a FirstGear Kilamanjaro jacket and it is not perfect although very good for sure. My Fieldsheer ADV pants have the worst zippers ever designed also.
My Alpinestar boots have been a little hard to walk in also so all gear is not perfect.
Lifetime warrantee on the Sedici too, I may revisit it.
I just don't like dropping 1K on a set of riding gear, when I can get real well equipped for practically half that.

Yet, you have no issue dropping 12K + on a bike ::010:: Are you also a trapshooter by chance?

 

[jettcity1]

Precision rifle shooter actually and My Tenere was a deal, sold My 'Connie .
I see Klim and Aerostitch guys with 600 dollar helmets on 20K bikes and I am amazed at how much they can spend on gear.
I am just another budget rider, like most are.
I have had a lot of very expensive gear that really was way over rated.
Some of my best gear was actually cheaper or discounted somehow, that's how I ride.
I have sold My Shoei's and Nolan's and wear Bell, Bilt and HJC. (they work great)

 

[yz454]

I,am with you Jettcity1 .

 

[Random ride]

I've worn cheap gear, and I've worn good gear. To me, there is no comparison in comfort and functionality. I ride in a Shoei helmet, wear a FG Kilimanjaro jacket and FG HT pants, and a pair of Gaerne boots. I have a Joe Rocket jacket and a pair of Thor 50/50 boots when the weather gets really warm.

I have personally seen the difference between cheap gear and good gear after a crash. This is the most sobering part. I don't buy the stuff because it is a fashion statement, I buy the stuff to protect me in case of a crash! I have no problem spending $300 on a good riding jacket that will last me 10 years or longer.

 

[ScottMc]

WA state rider here too. I had a pair of Sedici gloves that lasted for less than a week of commuting before the stitching came completely undone on the wrist strap. I don't think I'll ever purchas that brand again. The Cycle Gear guys were really good about the return though so cudos to them.

 

[Big Blu]

The ATTGAT is to provide us protection when we encounter the unexpected. I won't put my life in the hand of cheap gear. When the seams blow out or the fabric shreds at the time you really really need, well it's too late to implement the return policy. As always, YMMV...... and it's your $$$ and your hide!

Paul

 

[talonboy]

I did try on the new Sedici pants the other day. My foot caught in the bottom, and I pulled a little too hard, and ripped the loop off that connects the liner to the outer pant. The look and feel seemed fairly nice at this price point. They seemed to run a little large as far as size goes. I didn't buy them after ripping the loop off so easily.

I do have two pair of Sedici gloves, both about a year old. They have been holding up just fine.

 

[Guls]

I have Bilt riding jacket and pants, both are waterproof, and in rainy situations, they worked out fine. I have joe rocket boots, I like them.
I far only issuei had was stitching on the pants came out, cycle gear replaced it no questions asked.

 

[jettcity1]

Cycle Gear does seem real upfront and straight-forward on this warrantee, they say bring it in and we will replace it. I think that's tough to beat these days.
I think this gear is entirely adequate for my commuting even if it does stay wet here a lot.
Customer service goes a long way with me.
I thought the buckle straps on the boots sure made them easy to slip into also.
I think this stuff will probably holdup as good as any of my other gear if not better.
Every time I stop in there, they are good to talk to and they seem very informative on the products they sell.
A lot of bike shops focus more on the bikes, and not the gear.

 

[TimLaw]

My only beef with cycle gear are the sizes. It's nice they have a 1000 stores and you can actually try something on before you buy it, but the sizes are way off. I wear a size large jacket but with them, it's 2 xl. They run rather small.

Gear for me is not based on name and price. It's based on comfort, protection and lastly, it has to look good. It seems the BMW soccer dads buy a G1200RS and all the Klim, Sedi, Arai, and touratech goodies but few use them other than riding around town...cool, have fun with it.....not for me.

I have a '14 Tenere. It's new and cheap for some, expensive for others and a new bike for me. I spent $500 on a First Gear Kathmandu Jacket and Pants. I did my homework and for the money, it was the set the won for me.

I learned a lesson a long time ago in 1983 when I "HAD" to have the best boots on the market for skiing because of the name and all the pros wore them. I spent a lot of money on them, sold my other boots that to this day, was the best boots I've ever had. Anyway, I bought the boots and they were the worst boots I ever had and very painful.

 

[Donk]

Buy cheap, buy twice. My Olympia Airglide must be 6 years old and is still holding up fine. I thought it was expensive then but its the best value out there.

 

[oldbear]

I too say by decent gear--it doesn't have to be the most expensive, BUT it does need to be solidly built. Single stitching and "unknown" fabrics don't make me feel warm, fuzzy and safe! I've had and continue to use Olympia gear-Genuine cordura fabric and well made. My AST jacket/Ranger pants combo is 7 years old, has covered more than 50k miles and is still Very solid. Color is starting to fade some but the seams, zips, etc are perfect and the "HiViz" still is! ::021::

 

[Gee-Tee]

You cannot beat the Sedici guarantee though.

 

[jasonc32amg]

I'd just buy decent gear on sale.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mEB7WbTTlu4

 

[AZDanST12]

I bought a Sedici jacket and I actually like it alot. Feel free to laugh but I bought a pair of woman's Sedici pants off a clearance rack for $9.97 at Cycle Gear. Fit was perfect and comfortable. I think I paid $70 for the set up. I just used them both yesterday riding from Tucson to Phoenix after I picked up a gorgeous and loaded 12 from a gentleman down there. I was happy with the way they worked in the chilly (for AZ) and light rain.

 

[AVGeek]

Hi Dan, good to see another Phoenician! Please be sure to post up an introduction thread so others can you've joined our little family!