Need glove advice.
06-30-12, 05:25 PM
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Need glove advice.
I ride frequently and I need the name of a good, well-padded short-fingered glove.
Going by looks on a webpage is not the way to go IMO.
So, any input would be appreciated.
Thanx
Going by looks on a webpage is not the way to go IMO.
So, any input would be appreciated.
Thanx
06-30-12, 05:35 PM
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Go to a good bike shop(s), and try on different brands till you find some you like!
Gloves like shoes are hard to size over the internet. Plenty of good gloves out there, from brands like Specialized, Giro, Louis Garneau, Bontrager (Trek), Fox and many others.
Well padded doesn't mean it will be more or less comfortable than a less padded glove, where the padding is matters more than the quantity of the padding.
Gloves like shoes are hard to size over the internet. Plenty of good gloves out there, from brands like Specialized, Giro, Louis Garneau, Bontrager (Trek), Fox and many others.
Well padded doesn't mean it will be more or less comfortable than a less padded glove, where the padding is matters more than the quantity of the padding.
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Yeah, go to a bike shop.... at least one... if not a few of them and just get a feel of what they got and buy from them. Gloves are tough. Summer gloves are much easier to find then winter gloves. Winter gloves are not created equally when it comes down to thickness and how far in coldness you can ride with them.
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Oh, one more thing.... if you have a road bike, I might suggest the gel under the tape on the bars. It really does help, especially if you decide not to go with gel gloves.
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Get some Mechanix Gloves from Advanced Auto $10.00 on sale, today is the last day.
Just cut the finger tips off.
My first pair has lasted 45,000 miles.
Just cut the finger tips off.
My first pair has lasted 45,000 miles.
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Yeah, go to a bike shop.... at least one... if not a few of them and just get a feel of what they got and buy from them. Gloves are tough. Summer gloves are much easier to find then winter gloves. Winter gloves are not created equally when it comes down to thickness and how far in coldness you can ride with them.
06-30-12, 08:49 PM
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Go to a good bike shop(s), and try on different brands till you find some you like!
Gloves like shoes are hard to size over the internet. Plenty of good gloves out there, from brands like Specialized, Giro, Louis Garneau, Bontrager (Trek), Fox and many others.
Well padded doesn't mean it will be more or less comfortable than a less padded glove, where the padding is matters more than the quantity of the padding.
Gloves like shoes are hard to size over the internet. Plenty of good gloves out there, from brands like Specialized, Giro, Louis Garneau, Bontrager (Trek), Fox and many others.
Well padded doesn't mean it will be more or less comfortable than a less padded glove, where the padding is matters more than the quantity of the padding.
My favorite brands so far are Pearl Izumi and Giant, because they fit me well and are comfortable. I can't stand a too-tight glove. I also have a pair of full-fingered Cannondale Slice gloves for cooler weather that I really like. But I wouldn't have picked any of these if I hadn't tried them first.
06-30-12, 08:59 PM
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Go to a good bike shop(s), and try on different brands till you find some you like!
Gloves like shoes are hard to size over the internet. Plenty of good gloves out there, from brands like Specialized, Giro, Louis Garneau, Bontrager (Trek), Fox and many others.
Well padded doesn't mean it will be more or less comfortable than a less padded glove, where the padding is matters more than the quantity of the padding.
Gloves like shoes are hard to size over the internet. Plenty of good gloves out there, from brands like Specialized, Giro, Louis Garneau, Bontrager (Trek), Fox and many others.
Well padded doesn't mean it will be more or less comfortable than a less padded glove, where the padding is matters more than the quantity of the padding.
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Well, I've got big ole lunchbox hands and I have a very hard time finding gloves that fit. The 2 pairs I like are Giro and Pearl Izumi. But yeah, you should really just go to a shop and try them on. They are mostly all padded in the same spots so it's really about fit more than anything.
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After trying a few different synthetic material gloves I ended up trying the Giro LX leather gloves. I like the Giros best. They can be a little sweaty in warm weather but I like their fit and comfort.
07-01-12, 11:00 AM
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Gloves sold for vibration work will have the best padding found in a glove while being very wear resistant so they last longer. I prefer Carhartt gloves by a wide margin.
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I use Atlas wieght lifting gloves. They have a mesh back, paded leather palms and the short fingers. Even with them being black hands stay cool and sweat has not been an issue. Mostly with the long rides on the moutian bike. Road bike I usually go with out but I seldom go over an hour and a half now days. Time is short right now.
07-01-12, 11:19 AM
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The best place to look for well padded sturdy gloves is where work clothing is sold. Gloves sold there can be found (or converted to) fingerless.
Gloves sold for vibration work will have the best padding found in a glove while being very wear resistant so they last longer. I prefer Carhartt gloves by a wide margin.
Gloves sold for vibration work will have the best padding found in a glove while being very wear resistant so they last longer. I prefer Carhartt gloves by a wide margin.
The Carhartt's are a good idea, though they might be too hot for many.
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