Cycling Attire-Gloves
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From: Wash. Grove, MD
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Cycling Attire-Gloves
Over the last year, I have had the hardest time, finding a biking glove that fits properly. About a year ago, I bought two pairs(dumb move on my part....maybe
) of these gloves-https://orangecycleorlando.com/images...s_blu_05_m.jpg
The problem I had with them is, the padding would never end up, being on my palm. So I bought a pair of these-https://www.hudsontrail.com/viewItem/10/596/12633/
They have already ripped slightly.
) of these gloves-https://orangecycleorlando.com/images...s_blu_05_m.jpgThe problem I had with them is, the padding would never end up, being on my palm. So I bought a pair of these-https://www.hudsontrail.com/viewItem/10/596/12633/
They have already ripped slightly.
#2
I've been doing very well with going to walmart and buying Bell pro-gel gloves. The gel cushion is just at the right spots of my hand.
Ernest
Ernest
#3
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From: Waterloo, ONT
Bikes: Road: Trek 1.5 (2007). Mountain: Santa Cruz Chameleon (2008). Beater: Peugeot Recorde du Monde (1850)
I use weight lifting gloves. They tend to have heavy, thick leather for the palms, and cut-off finger tips.
I go to Play It Again Sports. I don't know if you have these stores in your area. You might want to check a few sports stores in the weight lifting sections.
They don't have much padding on the palms. I personally don't like padding in my gloves.
I go to Play It Again Sports. I don't know if you have these stores in your area. You might want to check a few sports stores in the weight lifting sections.
They don't have much padding on the palms. I personally don't like padding in my gloves.
#4
These are my current favorite (in high-visibility). The padding is in all the right places - just like the Bell Pro-Gels above:
https://www.trisports.com/pearl-izumi...ice-glove.html
https://www.trisports.com/pearl-izumi...ice-glove.html
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From: Central IL
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I used to buy the PI Touring Glove because they were comfortable to me and were one of the cheaper ones in the bike shop at $20. I figured a touring glove would be built to last. I went through two pairs, and each pair wore out on me in six months, which included riding them for 2-3 months with holes in the palms. I guess by calling them "touring" gloves they mean they should last one short tour and then be thrown away.
I own several Sugoi clothing items and find Sugoi to make very high quality stuff, so the next glove I tried was a pair of their $30 C9 Gel Gloves which just happened to be on sale for $22.50. I've been wearing the C9 gloves for over a year and they are holding up extremely well -- I anticipate getting 2 years total use out of them before I have to replace them. Very good investment. This link has a photo of the palm side.
I own several Sugoi clothing items and find Sugoi to make very high quality stuff, so the next glove I tried was a pair of their $30 C9 Gel Gloves which just happened to be on sale for $22.50. I've been wearing the C9 gloves for over a year and they are holding up extremely well -- I anticipate getting 2 years total use out of them before I have to replace them. Very good investment. This link has a photo of the palm side.
#7
I just started biking and bought a pair of Giordana strada gels at my LBS. These gloves seem like they are great on the first ride I used them and tons of padding in them. Pick them up for $20 the other day.
#9
Time for a change.

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The only way to check a glove is on the bike. Find a shop that has a good array of manufacturers and models go to that shop with just a bit of ache in the hands from riding. Try gloves on a find a pair with the padding where you want it. Then try them on the bike and see if they are any good.
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