Recon Viper 1
Well-Known Member
Well, I've been through helmet issues and I've done the "jacket" thing and now we're into pants. For most of my life, I've worn Wranglers Denim Racing Pants, you may know them as "jeans".
I moved up to a pair of Sliders All Season Kevlar pants but they were too bulky. Then it was a pair of AlpineStars A-10 Air mesh pants and they aren't bad but I had to go to a size XXXXL/44" to fit for a 40".
Then I bought a pair of AlpineStars ST-5 Dry Pants and the jury is still out on whether I keep them.
Now, Cycle Gear is advertising a lot of attractive deals but I've been let down by Cycle Gear BiLT brand products before and I'm NOT a big fan BUT I will say that their BiLT Trackstar Boots ($74.99) and their BiLT Hurricane Boots ($79.99) are excellent products in any way that you can measure and very much worth the price. Just don't pay full price.
Anyway, they are currently advertising BiLT Trackstar Leather Pants at $129.95 and I rode into San Antonio to look at them.
NOTE: Don't ride into San Antonio unless you have a death wish.
I looked at their pants and tried some on based upon previous experience, which suggests that motorcycle apparel will always be too small. Nope, not this time.
As it turns out, I tried on a 42", with a 44" as a backup and came back to a true to size 40" for a good fit.
These pants feature a "BiLT Racing" logo on the back of the waist and on the leg; how proud I feel; and they are manufactured by the legendary P. A. Kistan company; a firm renowned for their quality products but, ya know what?
These seem to be pretty good pants for the price!
I haven't ridden in them but I've put them on and worn them and the fit seems pretty good. Even the knee slider pucks are worth $29.95! These pants are listed at 1.1 to 1.3 mm leather and the premium brands are listed at 1.2 to 1.4 mm leather. Is this significant? I don't know, you decide that one.
I don't know how long they will last and I can't give you an extensive analysis based upon usage but this seems, at this time, to be a pretty good deal.
If I had more to tell you about this product, I would.
BILT Street Gear - Trackstar Leather Motorcycle Pants - Cycle Gear
These pants would have to self-destruct into basic component elements tomorrow to have an impact on me but I am always open to fact.
Until then, I'm going to stick my neck out and say that this is a good deal that bears attention.
You can make your own decisions.
I moved up to a pair of Sliders All Season Kevlar pants but they were too bulky. Then it was a pair of AlpineStars A-10 Air mesh pants and they aren't bad but I had to go to a size XXXXL/44" to fit for a 40".
Then I bought a pair of AlpineStars ST-5 Dry Pants and the jury is still out on whether I keep them.
Now, Cycle Gear is advertising a lot of attractive deals but I've been let down by Cycle Gear BiLT brand products before and I'm NOT a big fan BUT I will say that their BiLT Trackstar Boots ($74.99) and their BiLT Hurricane Boots ($79.99) are excellent products in any way that you can measure and very much worth the price. Just don't pay full price.
Anyway, they are currently advertising BiLT Trackstar Leather Pants at $129.95 and I rode into San Antonio to look at them.
NOTE: Don't ride into San Antonio unless you have a death wish.
I looked at their pants and tried some on based upon previous experience, which suggests that motorcycle apparel will always be too small. Nope, not this time.
As it turns out, I tried on a 42", with a 44" as a backup and came back to a true to size 40" for a good fit.
These pants feature a "BiLT Racing" logo on the back of the waist and on the leg; how proud I feel; and they are manufactured by the legendary P. A. Kistan company; a firm renowned for their quality products but, ya know what?
These seem to be pretty good pants for the price!
I haven't ridden in them but I've put them on and worn them and the fit seems pretty good. Even the knee slider pucks are worth $29.95! These pants are listed at 1.1 to 1.3 mm leather and the premium brands are listed at 1.2 to 1.4 mm leather. Is this significant? I don't know, you decide that one.
I don't know how long they will last and I can't give you an extensive analysis based upon usage but this seems, at this time, to be a pretty good deal.
If I had more to tell you about this product, I would.
Features and Benefits
1.1-1.3mm full grain leather
Perforated on front thighs
Comfort leather stretch panels above knees
Airflow mesh inner lining
Stretch fabric crotch, knee and calf panels
Short and all-round connecting zips
Zip entry front pockets
Stretch leather panels at waist with padded kidney belt
Stretch leather lower back panel
Pull through waist adjustment tab
CE Approved armor at knees
Detachable knee sliders
Cycle Gear exclusive
5-Year Guarantee
BILT Street Gear - Trackstar Leather Motorcycle Pants - Cycle Gear
These pants would have to self-destruct into basic component elements tomorrow to have an impact on me but I am always open to fact.
Until then, I'm going to stick my neck out and say that this is a good deal that bears attention.
You can make your own decisions.