Curvento leather gear? [Archive]

Big Dog

14th September 2015, 18:08

According to their fb page their website is http://www.curvento.com/, this goes live tomorrow according to the webpage...

Looking at the pictures in the gallery it appears to be more style over purpose type stuff.
I would like to be proven wrong, but won't be betting my own money.

mossy1200

14th September 2015, 18:20

I took a punt and ordered a single piece suit from ebay. Custom sized. You had to send about 30 measurements.
I got to pick the colours ( everything black ). I took out all pockets except the inner. I picked hump size. The bonus for me was I am tall with long legs and arms but didn't need buy a massive suit size. Suit is actually a lot better than I expected and was cheaper than a stock suit.
They did a lot of style 2piece and 1 or jackets.

EDIT - wasn't ebay might have been tardme trader as it not on paypal receipts.

EJK

14th September 2015, 18:27

Quick search shows Curvento company was NZ registerd just a week ago (http://www.business.govt.nz/companies/app/ui/pages/companies/5798259/21617596/entityFilingRequirement?backurl=%2Fcompanies%2Fapp %2Fui%2Fpages%2Fcompanies%2F5798259%2Fdocuments).

One of his products resembles REV'IT GT-R jacket. Source attached for comparison.

REV'IT GT-R leather jacket
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/65011/i/revit-gt-r-jacket
<img src="http://images.motorcycle-superstore.com/productimages/300/2014-REVIT-GT-R-Jacket-MCSS.jpg" />

Curvento "Budapest Tranzmetro" jacket
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Budapest-Tranzmetro-Motorbike-Motorcycle-Leather-Jacket-100-Cowhide-Leather-/291508526411
<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjAwWDYwMA==/z/z2QAAOSwyQtVma~5/$_35.JPG">

Big Dog

14th September 2015, 18:46

mossy1200

14th September 2015, 19:09

Unbranded looks better.

Mike.Gayner

14th September 2015, 19:24

Wtf that's the same picture with the logos photoshopped out, that's so fucking sketchy.

Tazz

14th September 2015, 19:26

Wtf that's the same picture with the logos photoshopped out, that's so fucking sketchy.

Nah it's legit because they put their own watermark on it :laugh:

mossy1200

14th September 2015, 19:29

Wtf that's the same picture with the logos photoshopped out, that's so fucking sketchy.

Viagra or Avigra anyone?

tigertim20

14th September 2015, 20:03

Quick search shows Curvento company was NZ registerd just a week ago (http://www.business.govt.nz/companies/app/ui/pages/companies/5798259/21617596/entityFilingRequirement?backurl=%2Fcompanies%2Fapp %2Fui%2Fpages%2Fcompanies%2F5798259%2Fdocuments).

One of his products resembles REV'IT GT-R jacket. Source attached for comparison.

REV'IT GT-R leather jacket

Curvento "Budapest Tranzmetro" jacket

Wtf that's the same picture with the logos photoshopped out, that's so fucking sketchy.

possible it is - though the same factory often provides the same or similar gear to varying customers. could be the exact same jacket made at the same factory in pakistan / thailand / china but provided to anyone who can them modify colours / cut / logo placement.

No harm in asking a question about the similarities to see what they say I guess

Mike.Gayner

14th September 2015, 20:50

possible it is - though the same factory often provides the same or similar gear to varying customers. could be the exact same jacket made at the same factory in pakistan / thailand / china but provided to anyone who can them modify colours / cut / logo placement.

No harm in asking a question about the similarities to see what they say I guess

No, I'm not saying it's a similar photo of a similar jacket. It's literally exactly the same photo, with the logos photoshopped out. That's dodgy as fuck.

edit: Here is a diff image, which shows in pink the differences between the two images at a pixel level. It is literally the same picture with the logos digitally removed.

http://i.imgur.com/YN9bPaz.png

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Madness

14th September 2015, 20:53

No, I'm not saying it's a similar photo of a similar jacket. It's literally exactly the same photo, with the logos photoshopped out. That's dodgy as fuck.

You sure the logos weren't photoshopped in?

EJK

14th September 2015, 21:00

Now I really want to see the product in person.

mossy1200

14th September 2015, 21:03

Its common for the designer to use a manufacturer for a fixed period time of exclusive production. When that time is up the manufacturer is free to use the design and sell it without branding. The designer gets the manufacturing slightly cheaper and the manufacturer gets the reward of adopting the design.

Tazz

14th September 2015, 21:16

Sure, but the next people to use the design take their own photos of their own merchandise not just to prove they physically have (or at least had one :laugh:) that item (that may well be exactly the same less logo), but because it is also theft and questionably dishonest to not do so :facepalm:

The image they've doctored there is labelled as 'bvlgari ladies watches' ffs.

Swoop

15th September 2015, 14:19

I'm not saying it's a similar photo of a similar jacket. It's literally exactly the same photo, with the logos photoshopped out.
That's what I thought, looking at both photos.

tigertim20

15th September 2015, 19:25

You sure the logos weren't photoshopped in?

That's what I thought, looking at both photos.

No, I'm not saying it's a similar photo of a similar jacket. It's literally exactly the same photo, with the logos photoshopped out. That's dodgy as fuck.

edit: Here is a diff image, which shows in pink the differences between the two images at a pixel level. It is literally the same picture with the logos digitally removed.

http://i.imgur.com/YN9bPaz.png

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yes, but the image could be supplied by the manufacturer, to BOTH resellers.

If you really give a shit, why not actually ask them, instead of going all private eye conspiracy on this shit. Youll either catch out a liar, or learn something.

Nsane

18th September 2015, 13:30

Hi all,
Has anyone had experience with leather products from Trade me seller Curvento?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=942062472

I quick search on trade me shows they have been selling gear since 2013. The TM feedback is assuring. I notice they have recently been registered as a company which means they were, perhaps, trading as sole traders before. They have presence on eBay as well - new sellers tough.

My cuz in Palmy bought a once piece suit from them. His experience was very good. Good price for custom made suits.

JT3K

10th November 2015, 12:40

Any others bought a jacket from these guys? Around $100-150 less than any comparable style leather jackets that I can find in CHCH. I just dont like cordura but will probably go that route to save a few dollars.

eomo

1st January 2016, 12:35

Bump for interest, I'm in the market for a jacket

50Shades

1st January 2016, 13:33

I ended up purchasing 1 Tonne leathers

koi

5th January 2016, 19:18

I bought a 2-piece from them on the 25th, it should be here in about a week so I'll post a review or something about it since there's interest

LRRH

30th August 2016, 19:24

I bought a 2-piece from them on the 25th, it should be here in about a week so I'll post a review or something about it since there's interest

Just wondering if anyone has seen their stuff in real life...?

koi

30th August 2016, 20:41

Just wondering if anyone has seen their stuff in real life...?

oh yep, i got one and it's really good! the zip actually pulled apart after a few uses but the company replaced it no problem, and since then i haven't had any issues with it

suit's great quality and really comfy too, fits just right :)

LRRH

30th August 2016, 21:24

oh yep, i got one and it's really good! the zip actually pulled apart after a few uses but the company replaced it no problem, and since then i haven't had any issues with it

suit's great quality and really comfy too, fits just right :)

Thank you - will try them out myself then :)

Penryyy

2nd December 2016, 13:06

has anyone had any experience of how these leathers perform when most needed ... i.e. when sliding along the road on your ass?

FJRider

2nd December 2016, 13:15

has anyone had any experience of how these leathers perform when most needed ... i.e. when sliding along the road on your ass?

How would you like to be sliding on your ass ... with only 1.3mm of "Quality Leather" ... keeping that ass off the tarmac.

v twin

2nd December 2016, 19:25

How would you like to be sliding on your ass ... with only 1.3mm of "Quality Leather" ... keeping that ass off the tarmac.

I thought that even branded sport leathers like spyke etc used 1mm, could be wrong. A poor zip would probably cancel out the benefit of the leather though....

FJRider

2nd December 2016, 19:31

I thought that even branded sport leathers like spyke etc used 1mm, could be wrong. A poor zip would probably cancel out the benefit of the leather though....

Ride only on wet days ... you'll slide further/better ... :lol:

eldog

2nd December 2016, 19:31

Or the stitching and overlap/joining of the seams.

its the whole package you need to judge.

does it fit, can you move.

Do do you go for long rides and need to take a pit stop or carry gear.
these little things often forgotten during purchase.

FJRider

2nd December 2016, 19:38

I thought that even branded sport leathers like spyke etc used 1mm, could be wrong. A poor zip would probably cancel out the benefit of the leather though....

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-d-air-race-suit

Scroll down to suit features ... 2mm leather to start with.

But loo0k at the features of the jackets you were looking at first and compare them with other jackets.

v twin

3rd December 2016, 07:59

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-d-air-race-suit

Scroll down to suit features ... 2mm leather to start with.

But loo0k at the features of the jackets you were looking at first and compare them with other jackets.

Wow that is a serious piece if kit, things have come a long way since I last bought a leather (cough) jacket at a bike show for $100.

Looking at the curvento jacket though I may just try one, specs seem no less than average for price and a made to measure for me would be awesome as I was put together with spare parts

v twin

3rd December 2016, 08:00

Ride only on wet days ... you'll slide further/better ... :lol:

That works for me, I actually love riding in the rain

rustys

22nd February 2019, 14:42

As i said, i did some research early last year, as they were advertising on Trade Me then, i also went to the Kapiti Road place, found nothing, also that is not the Registered Company name that i saw then, it was another name, i would certainly check this out properly before ordering anything, i could be wrong....

billybob

24th February 2019, 17:55

Take a look at http://www.ficeda.com.au/riding-gear/leather-jackets.html those, I know they are on an Aussie Site but I think there is a store in NZ- MOTOLAND, which will be able to get them in. I bought an Ixon Crank leather jacket from them for $512 NZD Which included a solid L1 back protector (this is optional but they threw it in for me) and L2 Armour on shoulders and elbows. The Leather is very very nice. the whole jacket is CE approved including the leather and stitching etc.... I have a card from the place (i bought it at the motorcycle show last year) Send this guy an email ( He was the sales person) anthony@motoland.co.nz and see what the store has in stock, the website is trash. But yeah, would highly reccomend the IXON CRANK jacket, its top notch in terms of protection and looks so damn good. I got it in the brown color but black also looks amazing. (they also have a perforated version- Crank Air, if you needed). Alt I did like the revit Gibson jacket, i tried it on at motomail, its really nice but i preferred the Ixon jacket more. Such a good piece of kit. in terms of sizing, im a small 175cm 62kg dude and I fit a size medium. (~38" chest). But yea give them a call, I hear Segura are a fantastic leather jacket company. They also look very very nice.

Shit I just saw that this was the wrong thread ( i have like 5 KB tabs open lmao, anyway I hope its useful...)

AllanB

2nd March 2019, 12:21

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-d-air-race-suit

Scroll down to suit features ... 2mm leather to start with.

But loo0k at the features of the jackets you were looking at first and compare them with other jackets.

That's a race suit - you won't find 2mm on road jackets 1-1.4mm and then often different thicknesses through the jacket. My Alpinestars states 1.2-1.4. But then you have those non leather stretch sections, obviously in non impact areas.

Dimster

8th November 2019, 15:29

Hi all,
Has anyone had experience with leather products from Trade me seller Curvento?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=942062472

Ordered a jacket from these guys, done custom measurements. It is manufactured in Pakistan with a very average quality. Jacket arrived way too big and is now costing me $350 to get it altered. My advise to you people out there, do not settle for anything less then popular brands from proper shops. You may end up paying double the price, but its worth it. I could have bought Alpinestars Lether Jacket for $995 and this crappy quality one is now costing me $800. :mad: