My girlfriend, who has been happily riding a heavy, flat-bar, front-suspension hybrid for four years just got a new Volpe and loves it in most regards, but for the skinned knuckes she gets from her gloves on longer rides. It seems the greater load carried by her hands puts pressure on the backs of her knuckles.

Is this a problem others have had? Are there certain women's gloves (not $50/pair please) that are recommended? It seems odd to me. The bike fit looks great, both to my eye and that of the very reputable shop owner. The gloves (Trek) have always been comfortable until now (usually only used for rides over 50k).

I'm at a loss. The budget right now doesn't allow for trial and error and we have a tour scheduled for late August.