weightlifting gloves for riding?
Hi, I just started riding a couple months ago (bought a Bianchi Cortina). I ride about 5 - 7 miles a day in Prospect Park before work and my hands get pretty slick after the big hill. I have some Nike weightlifting gloves I'm not using (shoulder problems mean I'm not allowed to lift anymore) - can I use them or do I need special cycling gloves?
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You can use them.
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You can use them, but they suck pretty bad in my experience.
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I used to use some cheap Nashbar riding gloves for weightlifting and they worked pretty well.
I'm assuming you could do the opposite. |
Cycling gloves aren't expensive. They have padding in the right places of the palm so there is little to no discomfort in the hands. Get some gloves. I have about 6 pairs for the different bikes and rides I do. Then there's cooler weather and winter gloves. We'll discuss those in a few months.
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Originally Posted by Hexenmeister
(Post 9431528)
I used to use some cheap Nashbar riding gloves for weightlifting and they worked pretty well.
I'm assuming you could do the opposite. Point is, the weightlifting gloves might work okay. However, I know of at least one bike commute blogger who had used weightlifting gloves and much preferred the switch to bike-specific gloves. Besides, as has been said, Bicycling Gloves can be had cheap |
Cycling gloves aren't all that expensive, but since I didn't have $20 bucks I got myself some weightlifting gloves instead.
I gotta say, they really have reduced my calluses. I'm new to cycling though so I never knew that you had to wash gloves. My gloves have no tags or anything, so I guess I never thought of it. But considering the snot and sweat I've wiped off over the past weeks, I'm giving these a wash this upcoming weekend! |
Originally Posted by Enjoi.
(Post 9433321)
Cycling gloves aren't all that expensive, but since I didn't have $20 bucks ...
Try these: http://www.biketiresdirect.com/pvthf..._gloves/pp.htm http://www.jensonusa.com/store/sub/184-Gloves.aspx http://www.pricepoint.com/thumb.htm?...price&ascend=0 |
Thanks for the replies and links!
I tried out my lifting gloves on my ride this morning, and they definitely kept my grip dry, but they are a bit stiff for keeping my hands curled for 20+ minutes. I'll get some cheap cycling gloves (only cheap thing about taking up cycling so far) and give those a try. |
Just because something was not designed with a specific activity in mond, does not mean it will not work well for that activity.
e.g. http://www.biketiresdirect.com/pisim..._gloves/pp.htm This glove is a mechanic's glove intended for use with impact tools. But you notice it is being sold by an online bike shop. It is also the best d*mned "bike" glove I have ever used, and is more durable than any other bike glove I ever used. |
Originally Posted by Shimagnolo
(Post 9438914)
Just because something was not designed with a specific activity in mond, does not mean it will not work well for that activity.
e.g. http://www.biketiresdirect.com/pisim..._gloves/pp.htm This glove is a mechanic's glove intended for use with impact tools. But you notice it is being sold by an online bike shop. It is also the best d*mned "bike" glove I have ever used, and is more durable than any other bike glove I ever used. I wouldn't spend money on "trying" something that may or may not work when there are reasonable options that will. If it weren't marketed as a "bike" glove I certainly wouldn't spend $30 on a random mechanics glove in hopes that it would work for biking. |
Originally Posted by Enjoi.
(Post 9433321)
I'm new to cycling though so I never knew that you had to wash gloves. My gloves have no tags or anything, so I guess I never thought of it.
But considering the snot and sweat I've wiped off over the past weeks, I'm giving these a wash this upcoming weekend! SF |
Originally Posted by Caecilia42
(Post 9438851)
Thanks for the replies and links!
I tried out my lifting gloves on my ride this morning, and they definitely kept my grip dry, but they are a bit stiff for keeping my hands curled for 20+ minutes. I'll get some cheap cycling gloves (only cheap thing about taking up cycling so far) and give those a try. 2. there is no guarantee that $40 gloves will be better that $10 gloves Have Fun SF |
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