RENEN USA Opinions?

5/23/2021 7:37pm
When I fist started riding I hated the pants. They were too tight on my thigh area and the pants don’t have a ton of stretch in them so it was restrictive. But after pulling them up more they were good.

I still would prefer more stretch in the pants but I thought they had great traction on the bike and certainly feels like they are well constructed.

Jersey was a little warm but no complaints.


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5/23/2021 7:50pm
I don't know but I was expecting a lot more from Pete. I love that you can get sublimated name and number, but other than that, the gear is really a let down. It looks like what I would expect the Fox 180 line to look like, and really seems lacking on true innovation.

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5/23/2021 8:01pm Edited Date/Time 5/23/2021 8:02pm
$118 for a hoodie? .....LOL ............. I will buy my hoodie from Costco for $20.00. And spend my money on things that count like tires and...
$118 for a hoodie? .....LOL ............. I will buy my hoodie from Costco for $20.00. And spend my money on things that count like tires and proper maintenance. I will laugh at the sucker I see wearing that.
That’s what made in America for a boutique brand costs I guess?

The gear looks very warm.
5/24/2021 7:10am
If you don’t like it don’t buy it. Pretty Simple...
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5/24/2021 8:16am
What is cool about them (I've bought a set already) is how when I emailed them about sizing question they wanted my feedback as well.
I mentioned I'm a taller rider and wondered about the pant length of the size I bought. In the end it was still a good fit. They probably should include a size chart on the site.
I had also explained how I like to have hip pads attachments as I like to run those so they said they'll relay that to the team for future consideration.

How about folks realize you're supporting a fellow American company make something here and that has a cost associated to it to help put a roof over heads and food on tables etc. what's wrong about that? nothin...

Sure, we benefit heavily from outsourced manufacturing but that has negatives as well when jobs aren't on home soil and such.
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5/24/2021 8:20am
I Bought a limited edition set. Ships out this week so im excited to wear it.
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5/24/2021 9:17am
I don't know. Maybe i was expecting more.

We are at the rev limiter every season at FXR to try to push the boundaries of color and design.

I just don't see it (yet) - I'm sure it will come around at some point if he sticks around.

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5/24/2021 9:18am
More of a question than opinion...why not just improve upon the line that your family already has. Why start an apparel line in competition with another apparel line that happens to be your namesake?...or is Renen owned by Fox and is just a subsidiary?...a more "hardcore" division of Fox if you will....
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5/24/2021 9:19am
If you don’t like it don’t buy it. Pretty Simple...
If you don't like opinions being given in a thread that was asking for opinions, don't read it and don't respond. Pretty simple..... Tongue
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5/24/2021 9:26am Edited Date/Time 5/24/2021 9:30am
Kawboy14! wrote:
Love my stuff! Really good quality! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/05/23/494438/s1200_6C7F28F7_722C_4456_9437_3043170E0363.jpg[/img]
Love my stuff! Really good quality!



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5/24/2021 9:32am
Motoxdoc wrote:
More of a question than opinion...why not just improve upon the line that your family already has. Why start an apparel line in competition with another...
More of a question than opinion...why not just improve upon the line that your family already has. Why start an apparel line in competition with another apparel line that happens to be your namesake?...or is Renen owned by Fox and is just a subsidiary?...a more "hardcore" division of Fox if you will....
He doesn’t have anything to do with the Fox brand anymore so this is an independent company for him.
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5/24/2021 10:59am
Motoxdoc wrote:
More of a question than opinion...why not just improve upon the line that your family already has. Why start an apparel line in competition with another...
More of a question than opinion...why not just improve upon the line that your family already has. Why start an apparel line in competition with another apparel line that happens to be your namesake?...or is Renen owned by Fox and is just a subsidiary?...a more "hardcore" division of Fox if you will....
Spooner wrote:
He doesn’t have anything to do with the Fox brand anymore so this is an independent company for him.
What he said.

The Fox family sold the brand some time ago, no longer have anything to do with it.
5/24/2021 11:05am
Motoxdoc wrote:
More of a question than opinion...why not just improve upon the line that your family already has. Why start an apparel line in competition with another...
More of a question than opinion...why not just improve upon the line that your family already has. Why start an apparel line in competition with another apparel line that happens to be your namesake?...or is Renen owned by Fox and is just a subsidiary?...a more "hardcore" division of Fox if you will....
Spooner wrote:
He doesn’t have anything to do with the Fox brand anymore so this is an independent company for him.
ck95 wrote:
What he said.

The Fox family sold the brand some time ago, no longer have anything to do with it.
It’s probably been five years to the day that the announcement for renen came, as that’s typical for an executive non-compete clause.
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5/24/2021 11:57am
It’s probably been five years to the day that the announcement for renen came, as that’s typical for an executive non-compete clause.
Very similar to when 100% goggles launched after one industries was sold.
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5/24/2021 12:14pm
Do we really need another gear company? How about Pete Fox with all his money open up saddle-back park so we have a place to ride in OC. That would be impressive!!
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5/24/2021 1:56pm
How big a consideration is it for you guys that the kit is USA made? Rather than China like the rest of them.

Asking as a limey Brit. ha
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5/24/2021 3:57pm
burnside wrote:
How big a consideration is it for you guys that the kit is USA made? Rather than China like the rest of them. Asking as a...
How big a consideration is it for you guys that the kit is USA made? Rather than China like the rest of them.

Asking as a limey Brit. ha
100% and not the goggles.
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5/24/2021 4:45pm
I don't have a set of the gear, so I can't speak personally to the quality or performance. That being said, how the brand and products were represented before and after their release doesn't seem to line up with the reviews I'm reading.
Pete claimed to be pushing the envelope on performance and technology, even going so far to say he was making the gear to fill in the voids he saw with all the current gear offerings. I think that was on Pulp?
From what I've seen and read, the gear is NOT an advancement in any of those categories.
It's awesome it's all made in the USA, and it's awesome it's coming from a legend in the moto industry...so why not just sell it on those points? It's boutique gear with limited runs. People ARE buying it. So just call it what it is and keep it rolling.
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5/24/2021 6:11pm
My gloves just arrived can't wait to see how they feel on the track.



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5/25/2021 11:31am
I'm not sure what to think about the stuff just from the eyeball test... I have massive respect for Pete, but not really grasping what Im...
I'm not sure what to think about the stuff just from the eyeball test... I have massive respect for Pete, but not really grasping what Im seeing.
If I want high tech gear, Id buy SEVEN. If I want badass clean gear, Id buy FASTHOUSE.
Id just like to hear what the mission statement behind the designs is... For the guy who designed Image, 360, asymetry, etc, the stuff just seems overly basic.
I feel it's some of the best-looking stuff out there along with O'neal. I'm not into a lot of the FLY, FOX, Thor this year at all.
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5/25/2021 7:05pm Edited Date/Time 5/25/2021 7:07pm

Kawboy14!
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5/25/2021 7:07pm
Kawboy14! wrote:
Love my stuff! Really good quality! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/05/23/494438/s1200_6C7F28F7_722C_4456_9437_3043170E0363.jpg[/img]
Love my stuff! Really good quality!



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5/26/2021 8:56am
The green stuff I recently saw Tedesco in looks killer.
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5/26/2021 9:01am
Here it is, couldn't find it just now:

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12/29/2022 6:12pm

Is Renen gaining any steam? Haven't heard a peep about it over the last year but I see the website is full of product. Any riders slated to wear the gear in '23?

12/29/2022 6:25pm Edited Date/Time 12/29/2022 6:30pm

What does Renen even mean?  He should just call it Pete Fox, or PFR or something.  Maybe it’s just me, but I like to know where my money is going. 

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12/29/2022 6:26pm

Looks like some special snowflake gear to me if I've ever seen it.

whatever happened to No Fear vibez

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12/29/2022 6:44pm Edited Date/Time 12/29/2022 6:58pm

I just purchased a set of gear from Renen and it’s really good looking stuff made in USA. Great interview with swap. Lots of respect for Pete. He’s hard core moto.


 

 

 


 

 

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12/29/2022 6:47pm
What does Renen even mean?  He should just call it Pete Fox, or PFR or something.  Maybe it’s just me, but I like to know where...

What does Renen even mean?  He should just call it Pete Fox, or PFR or something.  Maybe it’s just me, but I like to know where my money is going. 

RACE in German 

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12/29/2022 7:01pm Edited Date/Time 12/29/2022 7:17pm

I have a set.  Everything looks great with the gear.  Very rugged looking and feeling design.  The gear that I got doesn’t really address cooling…..No big deal.  The big deal is THE FREAKING HUGE SPLIT THE HAPPENED AT THE CROTCHAL REGION.   I maybe wore the gear 4 times before it happened.   They did give me a deal on a replacement set of pants ($100 plus shipping or whereabouts) but what good is that if they only last another 4 rides?  
they were super cool on the phone and all that.   The lady that addressed my issue was as nice as can be and I almost feel bad about sharing this.  The jerseys are like $100 with my name and number.  I have two of the jerseys and they will be useless if this happens again.  That’s not from getting caught on a tree or some other shit……just a couple of regular ride days.  I’m 6’3” and around 195Lbs so I’m not out of the regular range that the gear should fit.   Even worse…..I had to wear this for 6 motos with the cockvent since it happened in practice on a race day.  I’ve been waiting for this for years…..finally I’m relevant!
 

 

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