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06-27-05, 12:37 AM

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Raiyn

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Originally Posted by madbiker555

Half finger gloves ventilate better but won't completely protect your hands in a crash. Full finger gloves are very hot but protect yours hands more in a crash. Both will add padding and prevent calises (spelling?).

I wear full fingered most of the time and have never had an issue with heat when it comes to gloves.

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Originally Posted by willett

uh the main differance is that NOBODY RIDES HALF FINGER GLOVES

Holy foolish generalization Batman!

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Originally Posted by willett

up here in vancouver my friend, nobody rides them

Have you personally interviewed everyone in Vancouver? How about just the cyclists? Didn't think so.

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Originally Posted by TheOtherGuy

Old roadies do too... I think the answer lies in where you like to ride, and how often you crash. Heck, they're under $15... Get a pair of each.

I'm not "old" nor am I really a roadie, but I loved my old crochet back Spenco's. Too bad the only ones I can find now are the Nashbar versions.
That was the mark of a cyclist - mesh "freckles" on the back of your hands

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