Protecting the digits
12-16-06 | 02:55 PM
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Protecting the digits
Im looking to go full finger for a pair of gloves here. I like to think of myself as an aggressive xc rider so I want some protection for the fingers without sweattin my palms off. Also, I'm a dental student here so I could use a little xtra hand protection. Im looking at the Specialized Radiator's? I was looking on mtbr and saw the fox racing sidewingers had some good reviews? Any recommendations? happy holidays
12-17-06 | 03:36 AM
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Don't overlook Specialized's Team cross countries , good long wearing gloves although Pricepoints Sette7's are a great glove for the money. For "light duty" a good long wearing is Fox's Inclines,Learned the hard way about Raji's(IMO, 661=junk these days) not worth 2 pair for 10 cents, fell apart in less than a week.
Last edited by Big_knob; 12-17-06 at 03:41 AM.
12-17-06 | 10:03 PM
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I love my Fox Digits, and I've ridden in some pretty warm weather with them (mid 90's F). The backs are ventilated, but I suspect you could get a little more coolness from some other brands.
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12-18-06 | 03:25 PM
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I go through gloves like nUtZ.
I have had:
2 pr of Fox Solo - Stitching came out
Fox Dirtpaw - Stitching came out
Fox Flexair - 6 mo's old...doing okay
Troy Lee Aces - Fingers fell apart
Thor Phase - 6 mo's still good
RockGardN Fate - Fell apart 7 mo's
I'm so tired of getting new gloves every time I turn around...it get's expensive.
Here's my new pair. I've never ridden them in weather over 60 degrees, but I'll bet they're a bit warm.
They are however, the most comfortable riding gloves I own. Odd, eh?
Yup...I'm beginning to see through all this marketing crap. I may get a little warmer, but maybe they'll last me a couple years instead of 7 months.
I have had:
2 pr of Fox Solo - Stitching came out
Fox Dirtpaw - Stitching came out
Fox Flexair - 6 mo's old...doing okay
Troy Lee Aces - Fingers fell apart
Thor Phase - 6 mo's still good
RockGardN Fate - Fell apart 7 mo's
I'm so tired of getting new gloves every time I turn around...it get's expensive.
Here's my new pair. I've never ridden them in weather over 60 degrees, but I'll bet they're a bit warm.
They are however, the most comfortable riding gloves I own. Odd, eh?
Yup...I'm beginning to see through all this marketing crap. I may get a little warmer, but maybe they'll last me a couple years instead of 7 months.
