Revit SLR gloves

[biketimus_prime]

Purchased from: Motomail
Price: $129.99 on sale, usually $199.95
Age: 16/08/14.

Some pics of the gloves taken today, they have been used almost every day give or take about a week or two since I got them. Done about 9000km :
http://i.imgur.com/ptSwOnO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/OJszGxB.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/CChsVeG.jpg


I purchased these gloves as I wanted some protection past my wrist and for my knuckles that my previous gloves didn't provide. From day one the gloves went on really easily and fitted me perfectly. They are not uncomfortable and feel just fine being worn for 4 hours straight in blistering heat. They dried really quickly overnight after being caught in a couple of storms too.
They appear to provide good protection but also articulate enough that I can do up my helmet strap, operate the zips on my bag, zip up my leathers etc and even use my touchscreen phone with no issues at all as though I wasn't wearing gloves (I do however have the option enabled on the S4 that increases the sensitivity to use with gloves, but it worked fine without that option enabled too). There is a little strap to tighten the gloves around your wrist too.
My only complaint in regards to design would be that I would want my pinky stitched to the ring finger on both hands as they have in other gloves of similar nature.

However the great features are marred by the poor build quality of the gloves.
So here we go:

First off, in the first week I got it, this weird haze appeared:
http://i.imgur.com/MnCrHMs.jpg

Also it seemed my thumbs on both hands were pushing the stitching of the gloves to the limits...
http://i.imgur.com/5TYJ6Uy.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/VlKet9H.jpg

After a couple of weeks of use, the stitching on my left hand middle finger came apart and I when I returned them to motomail, they sent it away for repair. It took less than a week and I bought some cheap second hand gloves in the interim. I mentioned about the stitching on the thumbs but they said it shouldn't be an issue and the repair person will fix it if needed. I also raised the issue about the weird haze but they said not to worry as it doesn't seem to affect the integrity of the protective shell.
http://i.imgur.com/dAmPeOB.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/uqd2kLp.jpg

However the repair looked horrid and the other side of the glove was all perforated from the needle, I didn't want to make a fuss so I took it and am grateful it was all sorted.
http://i.imgur.com/AALFUpB.jpg

Recently after about 5 months of riding, the stitching damage made the area of the glove worse:
http://i.imgur.com/v65tQ2r.jpg

But then this also happened last weekend, stitching coming apart (Left hand glove index finger):
http://i.imgur.com/JY776ef.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xMwZbaT.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HoAbkHb.jpg

Then today while taking the pictures I noticed this (left hand glove):
http://i.imgur.com/OmsZBmT.jpg

I find it weird that the left hand glove is the one having all these issues but I assume it is because I move it back and forth a lot due to using the clutch. Right hand glove isn't so bad but is showing the same initial wear marks that lead to failures of the left hand.

I will probably take these in to motomail next week and try sort the issues out as they are still under warranty. I take great care of my gear and haven't had any falls or anything with them and I use a good leather cleaner and conditioner every month or so that even slightly waterproofs them, but I am fighting a losing battle with these gloves I think.

My friend has a pair of Alpinestars gloves he has been riding with for years and they look just as good as when he got them, no damage or loose threads at all! They also costed about the same as these gloves at retail price too.

So there you have it, buyer beware, I would be interested to hear if others have had similar experiences.
Not to say Revit sucks, my Revit textile pants and jackets are excellent however and don't even have a thread loose with about 6000km on them!

Full link to album here: http://imgur.com/a/ym4nm

[SVboy]

Helpful review thanks.

[biketimus_prime]

No problem.

To be honest the whole thumbs thing is a bigger issue than I made it out to be. I have gotten used to it now so I didn't think about it much, however today when I wore the gloves and extended my thumb away from my palm, I realised that there is not enough material in the webbed area between thumb and index finger so the glove stretches more than it should and puts tension on the stitching at the tip of the thumb. So after so many kms of riding, it's still like that and hasn't stretched out.

This is also an issue when I go to use my indicator switch with my thumb. Again I've gotten used to it so it didn't occur to me to write much about it. However when I conciously think about how the glove is in some situations, there really isn't enough material between then webbed area of the thumb. I actually stretch the glove to reach my indicator switch. So much so that I've subconsciously started using the area between my thumbnail and knuckle instead to operate my indicator switch.

[biketimus_prime]

Well well well, have a read of the review here:

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-slr-race-gloves


These were my favorite piece of gear I had until I had to use them. I have huge hands with very long fingers and fortunately these fit my very well. Incredibly comfortable, very breathable for sub 100 degree weather (I didnt test Higher than 90).
Long of the short of it is that when I went down in a lowside at about 40mph into gravel the stitching on the right glove palm gave through. My hand is a little cut up, but I was very surprised they didnt hold up. I would be concerned what would happen at higher speeds if you hit asphalt with them.
I can post pictures if necessary.
Loved the gloves but dont think I will be buying Revit gear again.

[f2dz]

Good review.

Just goes to show that you can't always bank on the well known brands being as good as they claim to be.

For example, I bought a bunch of Alpinestars stuff when I first got into riding and would never buy anything Alpinestars again.

[Pound]

That was a very thorough and comprehensive review, of which you should do more of.

Good stuff, much appreciated.

[biketimus_prime]

Good review.

Just goes to show that you can't always bank on the well known brands being as good as they claim to be.

For example, I bought a bunch of Alpinestars stuff when I first got into riding and would never buy anything Alpinestars again.

Why would you not buy Alpinestars again? I was just about to replace these with alpinestars gloves...


That was a very thorough and comprehensive review, of which you should do more of.

Good stuff, much appreciated.

After being on KB forums for a while and knowing some members... I will assume this isn't sarcasm.
So, thank you Pound!

[WNJ]

Why would you not buy Alpinestars again? I was just about to replace these with alpinestars gloves...

Had my alpine stars gloves for 5 yrs+ ,still going strong no problems with any stitching.would reccommend

[Pound]

After being on KB forums for a while and knowing some members... I will assume this isn't sarcasm.
So, thank you Pound!

Yep, a lot of keyboard warriors on here, but credit where credit is due.

I appreciate the thought and effort it takes to do a write up like that.
Exactly the sort of thing as I, the consumer. wants to know.

Most of my gear is Re'vit!, and I would still buy from them again, but you do have to be wary, as your review has proven.

[f2dz]

Why would you not buy Alpinestars again? I was just about to replace these with alpinestars gloves...

The Alpinestars textiles I have aren't waterproof, or barely water resistant, when they were sold to me as being waterproof.

The Alpinestars gloves and boots are also supposed to be waterproof but aren't.

On the flipside, I bought a pair of Five gloves a few months ago and they're awesome.

Perhaps I just got shitty models of theirs, but after such a bad run I wouldn't go there. Having said that, the textiles were at their lower price point ($400 jacket, $300 pants, $200 gloves, $250 boots) so perhaps that explains why they failed but for that price I've seen other brands that perform better.

[TheDemonLord]

Purchased from: Motomail
Price: $129.99 on sale, usually $199.95
Age: 16/08/14.

Some pics of the gloves taken today, they have been used almost every day give or take about a week or two since I got them. Done about 9000km :
http://i.imgur.com/ptSwOnO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/OJszGxB.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/CChsVeG.jpg


I purchased these gloves as I wanted some protection past my wrist and for my knuckles that my previous gloves didn't provide. From day one the gloves went on really easily and fitted me perfectly. They are not uncomfortable and feel just fine being worn for 4 hours straight in blistering heat. They dried really quickly overnight after being caught in a couple of storms too.
They appear to provide good protection but also articulate enough that I can do up my helmet strap, operate the zips on my bag, zip up my leathers etc and even use my touchscreen phone with no issues at all as though I wasn't wearing gloves (I do however have the option enabled on the S4 that increases the sensitivity to use with gloves, but it worked fine without that option enabled too). There is a little strap to tighten the gloves around your wrist too.
My only complaint in regards to design would be that I would want my pinky stitched to the ring finger on both hands as they have in other gloves of similar nature.

However the great features are marred by the poor build quality of the gloves.
So here we go:

First off, in the first week I got it, this weird haze appeared:
http://i.imgur.com/MnCrHMs.jpg

Also it seemed my thumbs on both hands were pushing the stitching of the gloves to the limits...
http://i.imgur.com/5TYJ6Uy.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/VlKet9H.jpg

After a couple of weeks of use, the stitching on my left hand middle finger came apart and I when I returned them to motomail, they sent it away for repair. It took less than a week and I bought some cheap second hand gloves in the interim. I mentioned about the stitching on the thumbs but they said it shouldn't be an issue and the repair person will fix it if needed. I also raised the issue about the weird haze but they said not to worry as it doesn't seem to affect the integrity of the protective shell.
http://i.imgur.com/dAmPeOB.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/uqd2kLp.jpg

However the repair looked horrid and the other side of the glove was all perforated from the needle, I didn't want to make a fuss so I took it and am grateful it was all sorted.
http://i.imgur.com/AALFUpB.jpg

Recently after about 5 months of riding, the stitching damage made the area of the glove worse:
http://i.imgur.com/v65tQ2r.jpg

But then this also happened last weekend, stitching coming apart (Left hand glove index finger):
http://i.imgur.com/JY776ef.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xMwZbaT.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HoAbkHb.jpg

Then today while taking the pictures I noticed this (left hand glove):
http://i.imgur.com/OmsZBmT.jpg

I find it weird that the left hand glove is the one having all these issues but I assume it is because I move it back and forth a lot due to using the clutch. Right hand glove isn't so bad but is showing the same initial wear marks that lead to failures of the left hand.

I will probably take these in to motomail next week and try sort the issues out as they are still under warranty. I take great care of my gear and haven't had any falls or anything with them and I use a good leather cleaner and conditioner every month or so that even slightly waterproofs them, but I am fighting a losing battle with these gloves I think.

My friend has a pair of Alpinestars gloves he has been riding with for years and they look just as good as when he got them, no damage or loose threads at all! They also costed about the same as these gloves at retail price too.

So there you have it, buyer beware, I would be interested to hear if others have had similar experiences.
Not to say Revit sucks, my Revit textile pants and jackets are excellent however and don't even have a thread loose with about 6000km on them!

Full link to album here: http://imgur.com/a/ym4nm

I gotta ask - what are you doing to your gloves?!?! I have had my pair almost a year and I ride 500+ km a week, every week without fail (so thats in wind rain or shine) - my look pretty good - there are a few bits and peices of wear, but nothing out of the ordinary considering the mileage I have done with them

[biketimus_prime]

The Alpinestars textiles I have aren't waterproof, or barely water resistant, when they were sold to me as being waterproof.

The Alpinestars gloves and boots are also supposed to be waterproof but aren't.

On the flipside, I bought a pair of Five gloves a few months ago and they're awesome.

Perhaps I just got shitty models of theirs, but after such a bad run I wouldn't go there. Having said that, the textiles were at their lower price point ($400 jacket, $300 pants, $200 gloves, $250 boots) so perhaps that explains why they failed but for that price I've seen other brands that perform better.

I have noticed that when big brands make cheaper products, they absolutely suck. Prime example is sennheiser head/ear phones. Their cheap stuff suck! Perhaps alpinestars is the same, just making a quick buck off having their name and reputation to sell it for them.


I gotta ask - what are you doing to your gloves?!?! I have had my pair almost a year and I ride 500+ km a week, every week without fail (so thats in wind rain or shine) - my look pretty good - there are a few bits and peices of wear, but nothing out of the ordinary considering the mileage I have done with them

Seriously?! I ride about the same too. I can't believe you haven't had issues with yours. Can you post up some pics? I've stopped wearing mine since I posted this thread because I don't want them to get worse before I take them in on the weekend. I love these gloves, but I can't trust them in a fall even if I get new ones.

[nzspokes]

I have a pair of Jerez, Bombers and the Moto ones. The Jerez are a few years old and still fine, they are my track gloves. The other 2 are not that old. All no problems.

I did buy a used pair of Revits that fell apart of the second use by me. But who knows how old they were.

Most of my gear is Revit and no problems at all.

As for fit you need to try them on a handlebar or your bike before buying. I cant wear Alpinestars as they dont fit me.

[biketimus_prime]

I have a pair of Jerez, Bombers and the Moto ones. The Jerez are a few years old and still fine, they are my track gloves. The other 2 are not that old. All no problems.

I did buy a used pair of Revits that fell apart of the second use by me. But who knows how old they were.

Most of my gear is Revit and no problems at all.

As for fit you need to try them on a handlebar or your bike before buying. I cant wear Alpinestars as they dont fit me.

Yeah My revit jacket and pants are great. Just the gloves make me sad.
Going in this weekend to see what I can do. I am entitled to a refund seeing as this is the second time I've had to return it right?

[TheDemonLord]

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[biketimus_prime]

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Is that leather on the left hand coming apart on the palm?
Looks good otherwise. I'm amazed at the difference between yours and mine. Is it maybe the leather type between black and white? The white on my gloves on the thumbs is coming off too

[TheDemonLord]

Is that leather on the left hand coming apart on the palm?
Looks good otherwise. I'm amazed at the difference between yours and mine. Is it maybe the leather type between black and white? The white on my gloves on the thumbs is coming off too

not coming apart, its got like 1-2 very small surface gauges, but its only the very top layer of leather - if it was anything deeper I would be worried.

I dunno why the difference - I did import mine from the US using a re-shipping site, so maybe it might have been assembled somewhere else? you could be right about different leather, but I would have thought it was the same type of leather used.

You can see why though I posted that I wondered what you were doing to your gloves! - maybe its just your riding style/hand size would better suit a different glove, whereas mine suit the SLR gloves?

[nzspokes]

All 3 pairs of mine have no damage like that. But its easy to do, pick something up from the ground and lean on your hand. Scuff it on the ground etc.

Gloves are different fits of course. Some I suit, some I dont. Even in Revit my Jerez are a different size to my Bombers.

[biketimus_prime]

not coming apart, its got like 1-2 very small surface gauges, but its only the very top layer of leather - if it was anything deeper I would be worried.

I dunno why the difference - I did import mine from the US using a re-shipping site, so maybe it might have been assembled somewhere else? you could be right about different leather, but I would have thought it was the same type of leather used.

You can see why though I posted that I wondered what you were doing to your gloves! - maybe its just your riding style/hand size would better suit a different glove, whereas mine suit the SLR gloves?

Yeah it's interesting to see the difference. Perhaps it is the difference in bikes we have and how we grip the handlebars too. The funny thing is I commute a lot and my left hand is usually idle, sitting on my thigh or I'm leaning on my tank with my elbow and only using my right hand.


All 3 pairs of mine have no damage like that. But its easy to do, pick something up from the ground and lean on your hand. Scuff it on the ground etc.

Gloves are different fits of course. Some I suit, some I dont. Even in Revit my Jerez are a different size to my Bombers.

I don't wear my gloves except when I'm on my bike. They always come off otherwise.


So I went to Motomail today to return them. A number of them looked over the gloves and agreed they shouldn't have fallen apart so quick. I said I'd like a refund rather than a repair or replacement and they have taken the gloves to send off to Revit in aussie or something before deciding whether to give me a refund. They said Revit will decide whether it is a case to refund or not as my gloves appear to be "well used".
They first tried to refuse a refund saying that the gloves were not in "saleable" condition.
The left hand is wrecked but the right hand is fine. Yes they are used a lot, but if I brought in the right hand glove with a good left hand glove, you'd never know how old or how used they are.
The gloves were not fit for purpose. They offered to possibly repair them again and I will just not accept that.

The pair of second hand Teknic gloves I bought the first time the SLRs failed appear to be 100 years old and were hard and horrid until they came out quite well after cleaning with my leather cleaner and conditioner (same stuff I use on the SLRs and leathers every month to keep them clean and supple). There is no seams falling apart or any other damage at all. How is that possible from such old gloves but my SLRs are falling apart?

I was also told that race gloves like the SLRs are made to wear out faster and not made for commuting... I don't understand why that is the case? I was also never informed of this when I bought it saying I was using it for commuting. The gloves do not inspire confidence anymore and I hate to think how they'd fail if I actually had a crash even from brand new.

I was told that the issue with the cut on the edge of the palm could be from me falling off or cutting it on glass or something... Wonder how that happened when I have never fallen off or even worn them anywhere else except when I'm on the bike but ok.

I also raised the issue about the poor repair job and I understand leather is difficult to stitch but surely the repair should not have been done if that is the case. I should never have accepted the repair in the first place. I remember there were even threads hanging out from inside the glove when I got them back and other threads inside that were getting wrapped around my finger. I had to get scissors in there and cut them. No biggy but doesn't inspire confidence in the repair.

I have spent close to $1500 with them and I know it may not seem like much, but for a student with an income of around $200 a week until recently... It was a sizeable amount of my savings I spent on gear. My friend spent similar on Revzilla and got so much better gear. I thought I was being a hero by supporting local stores because I saw what was happening to the radio control hobby stores due to the surge of online shopping.
More than happy to take my money but for the sake of $130 pair of gloves, they refuse to give me a refund straight away and would rather go through a whole process to see whether I should get paid out or not. When I worked in retail, I gave refunds when the customer was right (99% of the time, if it breaks in warranty period then it is a warranty issue, end of.) and dealt with the supplier myself to refund the store. Saves the customer coming back to us again and also being dragged through the whole process of finding out whether they get a refund or not.

I think it's just decent customer service to not judge a customer so harshly and try blow holes in a claim. Especially one that was a loyal customer. I would not dare return the gloves if I had damaged them by being an idiot and actually cut them by mistake while using a knife or something. I just don't do that. It's pretty embarrassing having to explain myself and the situation numerous times and proving that I know how to hold the handlebars on my bike and that I don't death grip them throughout my entire 40 minute commute. I ride one handed so often and if anything I'd be death gripping with my right hand, but that glove is fine!

I can understand having maybe a set of leathers sent away for inspection before a refund, but these are $130 gloves! Probably the cheapest thing they sell in store!

Overall I'm pretty disappointed in the outcome. I don't care about the waiting time or what the outcome will be with Revit, I will get a refund one way or another because I know it is justified. I just care that there are so few motorcycle shops you can actually walk in to and try out gear and see what's on offer, you should have an obligation to be the best you can be. The overall staff are helpful and try work with you the best they can, however it seems the managers (not the ones I dealt with, I think the managers stay in the offices as the staff always come back with a practiced statement after they go see them) and process they have in place need a bit of fine tuning...

[BlackSheepLogic]

Yeah My revit jacket and pants are great. Just the gloves make me sad.
Going in this weekend to see what I can do. I am entitled to a refund seeing as this is the second time I've had to return it right?

Stitching on my Revit jacket came out and needs repairing after only a few months of use. The Revit gear looks nice but I do think the thread they are using to hold everything together is not up to the task. For the price I paid I expected several years of use not just a few months.

It's a small repair and I may have it done so I can sell the Jacket & Pants. I will not purchase Revit gear again. Don't have any confidence it it's ability to hold together and fully protect me if called upon. Had cheaper gear in the past much better made.

[TheDemonLord]

Yeah it's interesting to see the difference. Perhaps it is the difference in bikes we have and how we grip the handlebars too. The funny thing is I commute a lot and my left hand is usually idle, sitting on my thigh or I'm leaning on my tank with my elbow and only using my right hand.

Pretty much the same way I ride, - good luck with getting it sorted

[biketimus_prime]

Well I have to say I am truly humbled by Revit and Motomail.

Since giving my gloves in at around 4:20PM on sunday, I have a missed call on my phone at 10AM today and a txt from Motomail asking me to ring them. That was quick.

They said Revit declined a refund for the gloves. HOWEVER, they will upgrade me to a newer model- Revit Stellar at no cost. My old gloves costed me $129, these new ones are around $259
What the hell? I am taken aback.
I ask again why I can't have a refund as I feel bad about this whole situation now but they don't know why Revit said no.

I have since gladly accepted their offer for the replacement gloves. The new ones feel great but look very similar in build to the SLRs. We'll see how it goes!

I would like to close this by saying a huge thank you to Motomail and Revit. You have come through for me and have gone above and beyond expectations. You have kept me on board as a customer for the future (I will try be less frustrating next time!). Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[frogfeaturesFZR]

big ups to Motomail :niceone:

[BlackSheepLogic]

I'm glad it all worked out for you Biketimus.

Personally tho, I would sell them and buy a different brand. The stitching in the resit gear is a weak point and until Revit sort that problem out there will be no more Revit gear for me.



They said Revit declined a refund for the gloves. HOWEVER, they will upgrade me to a newer model- Revit Stellar at no cost. My old gloves costed me $129, these new ones are around $259

I would like to close this by saying a huge thank you to Motomail and Revit. You have come through for me and have gone above and beyond expectations. You have kept me on board as a customer for the future (I will try be less frustrating next time!). Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[nzspokes]

I would say they read your thread.

[biketimus_prime]

I'm glad it all worked out for you Biketimus.

Personally tho, I would sell them and buy a different brand. The stitching in the resit gear is a weak point and until Revit sort that problem out there will be no more Revit gear for me.

Cheers mate. I'm currently observing the gloves very closely every time I put them on and take them off to see if any issues arise. So far nothing and the gloves feel good. Stitching seems to be better than the SLRs. Will post some pics later :)

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