Commuting - Gloves for Night Riding

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I am really a roadie who rides at night, not a commuter, but hopefully ya'll will help me anyway. Does anyone have any input on reflective cycling gloves? I wear these (http://www.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&product_id=504&type_id=1&sport_id=5&category_id=9&color_code=021) , but the padding on the palm is black. I would really like to have some lightly padded, reflective gloves so that my hand signals are better seen at night. Suggestions on brand, fit, sizing, would be appreciated. I wear an XL in the PI glove.
HiYoSilver
10-20-05, 08:53 AM
I don't think a glove is enough. You need a reflective arm covering/jacket.
I use black diamond gloves, they have a very reflective diamond, about 1", in the middle of the back of the hand. Sizing is not a problem. I wear the xl and lots of room.
whatever6304
10-20-05, 09:23 AM
http://www.botac.com/regl.html
motorhommmer
10-20-05, 09:29 AM
I am really a roadie who rides at night, not a commuter, but hopefully ya'll will help me anyway. Does anyone have any input on reflective cycling gloves? I wear these (http://www.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&product_id=504&type_id=1&sport_id=5&category_id=9&color_code=021) , but the padding on the palm is black. I would really like to have some lightly padded, reflective gloves so that my hand signals are better seen at night. Suggestions on brand, fit, sizing, would be appreciated. I wear an XL in the PI glove.
http://www.gloglov.com/
I own a pair of Performance Illuminite full finger gloves but I searched their site and they don't sell them anymore. Sorry... I wish I could have found them for you but maybe it will give you an idea.
I don't think a glove is enough. You need a reflective arm covering/jacket.
I use black diamond gloves, they have a very reflective diamond, about 1", in the middle of the back of the hand. Sizing is not a problem. I wear the xl and lots of room.
HiYo Silver, thanks for the reply. I have reflectorized material on sides and back of helmet and on shoes and saddle bag. Run a minimum of one rear blinkie, usually two, a helmet mounted blinkie and a bar mounted 14 watt light. I only wear white jerseys. Just wanted to increase visiblity of hand signals. I do not commute, avoid unlighted streets, busy streets, etc. Thank you for the concern. I have been looking at the Illuminite jackets, warmers, etc.
Onomatopoeia
10-20-05, 09:37 AM
I've been very happy with my glo-gloves. I think I'd prefer arrows on both sides so you don't have to make sure the back of your hand is pointed towards the cars you want to signal to. The colors do tend to bleed a little on mine, so I have to be careful what I set them on. But otherwise, they're great!
Thanks for all the input! For the glove glove wearers, how about comfort? Do they fit well, do you wear them over your regular cycling gloves, etc.?
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