01-19-2018, 12:39 PM
My wife and I have Rev'it 2-piece rain suits. hi-viz jackets, black pants. We bought them in 2013 and our versions are slightly different, I think, than what they have now. Here's the new version https://www.revitsport.com/en/men/rain-j...o.html#041
Pros:
Keep us dry. I have not experience crotch-bucketing with this gear. In very heavy rain, where we had to ride long distance, we did get damp (not soaking).
Compact. Each piece comes with its own stuff sack Very easy to carry with me on any ride.
Ease of use Jacket goes on fast. Pants would, too, if I had even a modicum of balance. My wife and I Olympia riding pants which are thicker than jeans or leathers, so it takes a little wiggling, and that slows me down because I stop to watch her.
Fit. Mostly good, so it's a "pro" overall. Some negatives in "con" below.
Hi-viz. Jacket really stands out against overcast skies. Also has reflective stripes and Rev'it logo.
Comfort. Keeps us dry. Keeps us warm. I often wear the gear as an outer layer on cold days because it is very good at keeping the wind out.
Cons:
Cost. Not terrible, but more expensive than Frogtogs. I didn't really find this a negative, but it's not a positive, either.
Fit. They should have incorporated a vent panel in the back. Jacket sometimes balloons up. The Velcro at the cuff of the pants is supposed to allow you to widen the cuff to pull them on over a boot and close them tight when ready to ride. I hope they fixed this on later versions, because the Velcro seldom holds, leaving my cuffs flapping in the breeze. I use a bungee around each cuff now to keep them on. The neck closure is a bit flimsy, but is functional enough.
Comfort. The gear keeps us dry. And warm. It does not breathe. When it's hot, I sweat. As stated above, it's great in the cold, so it's a trade-off.
Overall, I like the Rev'it gear. So does my wife. May not be the best out there, but it does its job.
MTC
Pros:
Keep us dry. I have not experience crotch-bucketing with this gear. In very heavy rain, where we had to ride long distance, we did get damp (not soaking).
Compact. Each piece comes with its own stuff sack Very easy to carry with me on any ride.
Ease of use Jacket goes on fast. Pants would, too, if I had even a modicum of balance. My wife and I Olympia riding pants which are thicker than jeans or leathers, so it takes a little wiggling, and that slows me down because I stop to watch her.
Fit. Mostly good, so it's a "pro" overall. Some negatives in "con" below.
Hi-viz. Jacket really stands out against overcast skies. Also has reflective stripes and Rev'it logo.
Comfort. Keeps us dry. Keeps us warm. I often wear the gear as an outer layer on cold days because it is very good at keeping the wind out.
Cons:
Cost. Not terrible, but more expensive than Frogtogs. I didn't really find this a negative, but it's not a positive, either.
Fit. They should have incorporated a vent panel in the back. Jacket sometimes balloons up. The Velcro at the cuff of the pants is supposed to allow you to widen the cuff to pull them on over a boot and close them tight when ready to ride. I hope they fixed this on later versions, because the Velcro seldom holds, leaving my cuffs flapping in the breeze. I use a bungee around each cuff now to keep them on. The neck closure is a bit flimsy, but is functional enough.
Comfort. The gear keeps us dry. And warm. It does not breathe. When it's hot, I sweat. As stated above, it's great in the cold, so it's a trade-off.
Overall, I like the Rev'it gear. So does my wife. May not be the best out there, but it does its job.
MTC