Nelson-Rigg

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Overview

Nelson-Rigg produces motorcycle apparel, soft luggage, and covers. The company operates as a family business based in California, offering product lines including Nelson-Rigg, Route 1, and Rigg Gear. It maintains BBB accreditation and emphasizes quality testing of materials and construction.¹³⁵

History

Nelson-Rigg was founded in 1972 or 1982 and has operated as a family business producing motorcycle accessories.¹²³ Key milestones include developing multiple product lines such as Nelson-Rigg, Route 1, and Rigg Gear. The company remains headquartered in Santa Ana, California, under owner Dimitri Cretikos.¹³⁵

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Nelson-Rigg Series soft luggage	standard motorcycle luggage	$100 - $300
Defender Extreme Series covers	premium weather protection	$150 - $400
Defender Series covers	all-weather motorcycle covers	$100 - $250
Stormrider rainwear	motorcycle rain suits	$150 - $300
Route 1 luggage	adventure touring bags	$200 - $500
Rigg Gear apparel	motorcycle clothing line	$100 - $400

Manufacturing

Nelson-Rigg USA, Inc. maintains high manufacturing quality standards with testing of materials, components, and construction by the company and independent facilities. Specific manufacturing locations are not detailed in available information.¹

Notable Products

Stormrider Motorcycle Rain Suit - Rainwear designed for motorcyclists.
Trails End Lite Tail Bag - Lightweight soft tail luggage with dividers.
Defender Extreme Series Covers - Heavy-duty motorcycle covers for extreme weather.
Defender Series Covers - Standard all-weather protection for motorcycles.
Dry Bags - Waterproof storage for powersports.

Reputation

Nelson-Rigg is recognized as a long-established provider of motorcycle luggage, covers, and apparel, with a family business heritage. It holds BBB accreditation since 2023 after over 40 years in operation. Enthusiasts note its focus on quality testing, though specific user reviews are limited in available data.¹³⁵

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