Comments on: Attention Cycle Gear: What is up with all the BiLT gear you are shoving down our throats? http://www.ridergroups.com/featured/attention-cycle-gear-what-is-up-with-all-the-bilt-gear-you-are-shoving-down-our-throats/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=attention-cycle-gear-what-is-up-with-all-the-bilt-gear-you-are-shoving-down-our-throats biker network, motorcycle and gear review site Sat, 12 May 2012 04:28:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kevin http://www.ridergroups.com/featured/attention-cycle-gear-what-is-up-with-all-the-bilt-gear-you-are-shoving-down-our-throats/#comment-607 Kevin Tue, 01 May 2012 14:13:59 +0000 http://www.ridergroups.com/?p=1051#comment-607 Thanks Steve, I agree it is always nice to know some local shop owners. ;) Thanks Steve, I agree it is always nice to know some local shop owners. ;)

]]> By: Steve http://www.ridergroups.com/featured/attention-cycle-gear-what-is-up-with-all-the-bilt-gear-you-are-shoving-down-our-throats/#comment-606 Steve Tue, 01 May 2012 13:16:15 +0000 http://www.ridergroups.com/?p=1051#comment-606 Add another similar opinion to yours. However I have just stopped going in their store altogether unless it's a Sunday or Monday (other shops closed), and I need something like a tie down strap in an emergency. I suggest going to a local dealer and start cultivating a relationship with one of the parts/gear counter guys. I did this in Spokane, WA at Westside Motorsports and ended up doing track days with those guys and delveloping good riding partners and friends. The side benefit...I always got good discounts on parts and gear that matched the internet easily. Add another similar opinion to yours. However I have just stopped going in their store altogether unless it’s a Sunday or Monday (other shops closed), and I need something like a tie down strap in an emergency. I suggest going to a local dealer and start cultivating a relationship with one of the parts/gear counter guys. I did this in Spokane, WA at Westside Motorsports and ended up doing track days with those guys and delveloping good riding partners and friends. The side benefit…I always got good discounts on parts and gear that matched the internet easily.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.ridergroups.com/featured/attention-cycle-gear-what-is-up-with-all-the-bilt-gear-you-are-shoving-down-our-throats/#comment-604 Kevin Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:08:02 +0000 http://www.ridergroups.com/?p=1051#comment-604 I guess that does make some sense about new riders needing gear and a price point to get started. But, the local stores now feels like I am in a K-Mart. There is so much budget gear that veteran riders do not have nearly the selection they used to. What I liked most about Cycle Gear in the past was being able to go in and see and hold the helmet I wanted to purchase. I have purchased 3 - 4 helmets from them in the past but selection is too limited now to make it worth the time to go. Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. Kevin I guess that does make some sense about new riders needing gear and a price point to get started. But, the local stores now feels like I am in a K-Mart. There is so much budget gear that veteran riders do not have nearly the selection they used to. What I liked most about Cycle Gear in the past was being able to go in and see and hold the helmet I wanted to purchase. I have purchased 3 – 4 helmets from them in the past but selection is too limited now to make it worth the time to go.

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.
Kevin

]]> By: WobblyGecko http://www.ridergroups.com/featured/attention-cycle-gear-what-is-up-with-all-the-bilt-gear-you-are-shoving-down-our-throats/#comment-603 WobblyGecko Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:46:32 +0000 http://www.ridergroups.com/?p=1051#comment-603 Hey Kevin, Bilt and Sedici are CG's new exclusive brands that hey are promoting in conjunction with the other brands. Since CG is exclusive and not available anywhere else, it will be the predominate brand in each store however, you can still see, the brands you are used to or have them ordered. If the order doesn't fit right; there's no restocking fee. I also understand that they have a 7 day helmet exchange policy and a 30 day 100% satisfaction guarantee. As for BILT, and Sedici, I'm told they represent the "Good" and "Better" choices for gear for those that can't afford to buy just a jacket for $500. We're talking about the new rider that just starting out (and there's alot of them due to gas prices) and don't want to plunk down $2,000 for gear. Instead they can spend about $500 and get full gear that will do a GOOD job of protecting them. Better than a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Hey Kevin, Bilt and Sedici are CG’s new exclusive brands that hey are promoting in conjunction with the other brands. Since CG is exclusive and not available anywhere else, it will be the predominate brand in each store however, you can still see, the brands you are used to or have them ordered. If the order doesn’t fit right; there’s no restocking fee. I also understand that they have a 7 day helmet exchange policy and a 30 day 100% satisfaction guarantee. As for BILT, and Sedici, I’m told they represent the “Good” and “Better” choices for gear for those that can’t afford to buy just a jacket for $500. We’re talking about the new rider that just starting out (and there’s alot of them due to gas prices) and don’t want to plunk down $2,000 for gear. Instead they can spend about $500 and get full gear that will do a GOOD job of protecting them. Better than a pair of jeans and a t-shirt.

]]> By: The Dude http://www.ridergroups.com/featured/attention-cycle-gear-what-is-up-with-all-the-bilt-gear-you-are-shoving-down-our-throats/#comment-146 The Dude Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:51:41 +0000 http://www.ridergroups.com/?p=1051#comment-146 Hey man, I know what you mean. Cycle Gear has fallen off the chart in my book. used to buy a lot of stuff there but not anymore. Hey man, I know what you mean. Cycle Gear has fallen off the chart in my book. used to buy a lot of stuff there but not anymore.

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