C&V riding gloves?
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C&V riding gloves?
just wanted to see if anyone knows where to find some nice classic looking gloves whether they are meant for bicycling or not. Ideally i would like something snug fitting in leather, in a honey color of course, with a band adjustment around the wrist. I see a lot of random ones on amazon, but i'm not sure where to start.
something like these
https://www.amazon.com/Italian-Lambsk...leather+gloves
something like these
https://www.amazon.com/Italian-Lambsk...leather+gloves
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Haven't seen a knit backed, fingerless, padded, leather riding glove (which is what most might consider as true C&V gloves) in a long time. I'm sure some company still makes them though as more of a C&V niche product...
Last ones I owned was from way back in the very early 80's before the wonder material Lycra eventually killed them from the market...
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Last ones I owned was from way back in the very early 80's before the wonder material Lycra eventually killed them from the market...
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If you like half fingers, here you go:
https://www.dromarti.com/index.php?ma...products_id=27
Someday I'll get a pair.
Scott
https://www.dromarti.com/index.php?ma...products_id=27
Someday I'll get a pair.
Scott
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Spenco Classic. The reintroduction of one of my all time favourites.
https://shop.spencocycling.com/p-40-spenco-classic.aspx
https://shop.spencocycling.com/p-40-spenco-classic.aspx
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As a sailor I have learned that cycling gloves and sailing gloves are more or less the same.
the cycling gloves are a bit cheaper but you can search under
sailing gloves also.
the cycling gloves are a bit cheaper but you can search under
sailing gloves also.
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Spenco Classic. The reintroduction of one of my all time favourites.
https://shop.spencocycling.com/p-40-spenco-classic.aspx
https://shop.spencocycling.com/p-40-spenco-classic.aspx
Ah, for the days of speckle backed hands and pigskin palms,......sigh.
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The Dromarti stuff is nice. But, 100 pounds for a pair of gloves?
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You forgot to add the moon shaped tan on the back of the hands.....the mark of a cyclist back in the days.... Most gloves these days don't have that hole on their backs anymore....
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https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...50_-1___202609
I have these. They wear out, but they're also only $7.
I have these. They wear out, but they're also only $7.
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I don't really care about fashion when I'm riding. I'm pretty comfortable with the modern mountain bike gloves my mom got me last year for Sinterklaas - our version of Santa Claus (here's an explanation by D. Sedaris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYdpte1W0vk ).
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Planet Bike has a pair, the Taurus, and they are relatively inexpensive at $18 MSRP. I got a pair last summer. They don't really last for more than a season, but at that price I'm not worrying about longevity. And since it's Planet Bike, it means you can find them in a lot of places.
https://ecom1.planetbike.com/glove9000.html
Rivendell has their "Summer Gloves" at $15, fairly similar to the Planet Bike ones.
https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ag1.htm
https://ecom1.planetbike.com/glove9000.html
Rivendell has their "Summer Gloves" at $15, fairly similar to the Planet Bike ones.
https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ag1.htm
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I don't really care about fashion when I'm riding. I'm pretty comfortable with the modern mountain bike gloves my mom got me last year for Sinterklaas - our version of Santa Claus (here's an explanation by D. Sedaris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYdpte1W0vk ).
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I use the Riv summer gloves as linked above and like them.
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I really like the old crochet knit and leather gloves. I keep an eye out for them on the auction site and recently scored a very nice pair. I think they were old stock Cycle Pro, made of fine Cabretta leather. Kinda spendy but very nice. But I like the ones from the LBS just fine too. Those driving gloves on Amazon are nice, for driving your Austin Healy, but too thin for bike gloves, IMO.
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thanks for all the responses. I am looking more for full fingered leather gloves that fit snug. not for serious cold weather or anything like that.
Rootboy- Ya i figured those gloves i linked to wouldnt be the most suitable for biking, but that is more or less the style of glove i am looking for.
sorry but yes i do care a bit about style , but believe it or not its for my own enjoyment.
Rootboy- Ya i figured those gloves i linked to wouldnt be the most suitable for biking, but that is more or less the style of glove i am looking for.
sorry but yes i do care a bit about style , but believe it or not its for my own enjoyment.
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Style is good. I'm with you there. Those driving gloves are just very thin, although I suppose they'd be good for a while. No padding either but that might not bother you.
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Ya no padding doesnt bother me too much. but I definitely agree, those glove's would probably not hold up very well, and at 55+ dollars its not worth it.
I kind of like the look of these carhartt work gloves:
https://www.amazon.com/Carhartt-Mens-...ref=pd_sbs_a_3
they actually have a couple styles that look nice, I like that they have that honey leather color option on a lot of their gloves.
I kind of like the look of these carhartt work gloves:
https://www.amazon.com/Carhartt-Mens-...ref=pd_sbs_a_3
they actually have a couple styles that look nice, I like that they have that honey leather color option on a lot of their gloves.
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Spenco Classic. The reintroduction of one of my all time favourites.
https://shop.spencocycling.com/p-40-spenco-classic.aspx
https://shop.spencocycling.com/p-40-spenco-classic.aspx
Maybe they had a bad batch and have corrected the problem. If anyone buys them and has a better experience, please let me know.
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I would caution you. I recently obtained two pairs of them (one through a local shop and one through Amazon) and both ripped the seam that goes down the inside of the thumb within a couple of rides. I tried to contact Spenco via the "contact us" form on their website. No response. I won't be buying any more Spenco products and have given feedback to the local shop I obtained them through.
Maybe they had a bad batch and have corrected the problem. If anyone buys them and has a better experience, please let me know.
Maybe they had a bad batch and have corrected the problem. If anyone buys them and has a better experience, please let me know.
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I would caution you. I recently obtained two pairs of them (one through a local shop and one through Amazon) and both ripped the seam that goes down the inside of the thumb within a couple of rides. I tried to contact Spenco via the "contact us" form on their website. No response. I won't be buying any more Spenco products and have given feedback to the local shop I obtained them through.
Maybe they had a bad batch and have corrected the problem. If anyone buys them and has a better experience, please let me know.
Maybe they had a bad batch and have corrected the problem. If anyone buys them and has a better experience, please let me know.
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back in my day, before a particularly lengthy jaunt the local wheelmen would strap a day old carp to their palms with a cubit of catgut. the real speed demons would substitute a haddock soaked in vinegar. it did much to comfort the hands from the rigors of the road, and served as a tasty snack when they arrived at their destination.
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I love the Riv ones (get XL's). They're really comfy.
The LBS has a set of gloves made by Electra. One of the club members has them - they look really nice.
https://store.electrabike.com/eSource..._/_707601.aspx
The LBS has a set of gloves made by Electra. One of the club members has them - they look really nice.
https://store.electrabike.com/eSource..._/_707601.aspx