Some friends and I are planning on doing a trip to Deal's Gap (Tail of the Dragon, US129) this summer and I am looking for a decent pair of all-season riding pants. I have pretty much narrowed my choices down to two that are somewhat within my budget. I'm not totally stuck on either of these so if you have suggestions around the same price range I would be willing to take a look. I just want something that is breathable for summer, is waterproof and that I can zip a liner in to for the winter without having to buy a second pair of pants. If you have any experiences with the actual pants, the brands, or would just like to throw your opinions my way I'd love to hear it.
Most of the reviews on both are good and you have a few bad ones on each as well. I actually prefer the look of the AGV Sport and like that they are cheaper. On the other hand the Sedici have a lifetime warranty versus the 1 year warranty on the AGV. They both seem to perform the functions I'm looking for in a pair of pants. The good news is that I have a Cycle Gear close so I can try on the Sedici and I have found a store relatively close that are holding a pair of the AGV Sports for me to try on as well.
Sedici Alexi Pants $150 +Tax @ Cycle Gear
http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/Street/Pants/Mesh/brand/SEDICI/Alexi-3-Season-Mesh-Motorcycle-Pants/p/43332_59409_73
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AGV Sport Telluride Pants $135 @ Revzilla
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/agv-sport-telluride-h2o-vented-pants
(http://www.revzilla.com/product_images/0018/2250/AGV_Sport_Telluride_H2O_Vented_Pants_zoom.jpg?1272828642)
Also, I apologize if this is in the incorrect section. I couldn't figure out if this should go here or the Odds and Ends.
Both pants look like they will suit you. Since they both have similar features, the one that fits best (in the riding position) would be best for you.
I have only used overpants over my street clothes. In that case, the quilted liner is not necessary if you are using a waterproof liner. A waterproof liner is very warm because it doesn't allow air flow. And since it doesn't allow air flow, it is not good for hot weather (unless you can remove it, like these pants).
Just my $.02
Dreaming of this trip in my future. My brother and I are trying to plan it out, but fear this summer is too packed with my wedding and his baby on the way. Both good excuses I guess ;)
Anyway, I've been looking at pants that fit these requirements too. As Paulcet pointed out, ultimately the correct fitment should dictate the heaviest sway on your decision since they are similar price point, features, etc anyway. But I'll tell I have been seriously eyeing the Revit sand 2 pants... The wide selection of sizing is a big draw because I need short length... but they are quite a few bones, so ill be saving my pennies till then.
- Bboy
I've had the Sedici pants since last year They're relatively cool with the liners removed in hot weather and almost too warm with the liner in when temps drop. They fit relatively well and are reasonable comfortable on & off the bike. So far I've been satisfied although I think I still want more protection.
Quote from: mjslive2fly on May 02, 2014, 05:47:57 AM
I've had the Sedici pants since last year They're relatively cool with the liners removed in hot weather and almost too warm with the liner in when temps drop. They fit relatively well and are reasonable comfortable on & off the bike. So far I've been satisfied although I think I still want more protection.
So what would your next pair of pants be? Would you still look for something with a waterproof liner as well as cold weather liners? What other protection would you look for (hip pads)?
Thanks for the info!
-Andy
I like textile riding pants, but they looks strange on a gs500. I've got SIDI nl5 pants and they've got a lot of protection- I feel confident when using them.
You should try to get an ACCURATE measurement of your waist and hips before ordering because I found that from brand to brand to brand I was different sizes. scorpion i'm xl, cortech i'm medium, sidi i'm large, tourmaster xl..............etc. luckily i got to try before i bought them. also consider find a good OVERPANT. I bought a huge sidi size and I use them as overpants to my dress-slacks for going to work in.
So I rode a 100 mile round trip to find out which pants I wanted.
Long story short... I tried on the AVG Sport Telluride and Solare, AlpineStars Andes Drystar, Sliders All Season 2 (Competition Accessories), and Sedici Alexi (Cycle Gear) pants.
I ended up with the Sedici Alexi pants because they fit well, had multiple liners that I could use year-round, and they were 20% off.
I would have chosen the Andes Drystar because they had an incredible clearance price on them but even the XL were way too small. The AVG Sport pants were nice but both the L and 2XL were extremely tight in the legs with the liners in and neither fit in the waist. The Sliders All Season 2 from Competition Accessories were very comfortable and I liked them a lot. I did like that they had hip pads that aren't on the Sedici pants but the Sliders pants had a strange zipper all the way up the side that seemed like it would be too easy to come unzipped in the event of a slide. That and the fact that the Sedici pants came with a lifetime warranty versus the 1 year warranty of the Sliders.
If I have any future comments or reviews on these pants I'll put them in this thread.
nice! glad you found a good buy