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Recommend me some quality gloves

Old 06-07-15, 05:01 PM
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Recommend me some quality gloves

I've bought I don't know how many pairs of gloves over the years and have spent as much as $60 on gloves and none seem to last very long. Can anyone recommend a pair (at whatever price they may be) that hold up well? Thanks!
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Just say "no" to gloves, except in the winter.
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Menards just go and try a few of the nylon stuff on. I like the full glove and fingers ( guitarist) and you save lots of money. I have get a pair they last for years.
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I used to go through a pair of gloves a season every year until about 5 years ago. Then I realized what the problem was. The sweat from my hands was what was destroying the gloves so quickly. So, every other ride, or after a particularly hot ride, I rinse the gloves and wash them with a mild dish detergent, then hang them to dry. It seems to extend the life of cycling gloves by about a year or two.

Though I have used many different brands over the years, I settled on the Giro Bravo. Nothing fancy, but just the right amount of padding for me, and hits my hands in mostly the right places.

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I use unpadded gloves like Giro Zeros. They've saved my palms in a few wrecks, and the lack of padding eliminates the pressure points that some padded gloves can cause.
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Originally Posted by Homebrew01
Just say "no" to gloves, except in the winter.
That is a foolish statement.

Not calling you a fool by any means, but I couldn't agree with you any less.

Say no to helmets while you are at it. They only help when you have a wreck.
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I've been using fingerless gloves by Pearl Izumi. When I started kayaking, I found I was getting blisters from paddling. So I bought a new pair for my bike and used the old ones for kayaking. That was 4 years ago and both pairs are still going strong.
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I learned years ago that the mechanics/gardening gloves in the local hardware store, outlast the overpriced cycling-specific junk at fraction of the cost.
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Really enjoying my new Castelli S. Rosso Corsa gloves but cant speak of longevity. I do own Pearl Izumi as well and durability was built in to them. I like to wear gloves like jerseys and switch them up not so much to match my clothes but a change of pace. Different padding and fit, no doubt I am weird but I like it that way.
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Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
That is a foolish statement.

Not calling you a fool by any means, but I couldn't agree with you any less.

Say no to helmets while you are at it. They only help when you have a wreck.
I'm a 100 % helmet wearer. I have had plenty of crashes, mainly in races, and find that shoulders, knees and elbows get the worst of it.
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I like my crochet gloves. My missus thinks no man should wear crochet gloves but I don't care.
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Originally Posted by PepeM
I like my crochet gloves. My missus thinks no man should wear crochet gloves but I don't care.
Leather front with padding and crochet on the back (I think the colors are the colors of the Italian flag if anyone cares).

Reminds me of when I used to bike in HS and College so long ago.

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Yes, leather front, crochet back (the back of mine are white). Good stuff.
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In all seriousness though, I've been using a pair of Pearl Izumi Elite Gel for about 2 years no problems. Remember, like all pieces of kit, gloves have a lifespan too. Especially if you are deathgripping the bars, crashing a lot, or use a rougher bar tape.
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i picked up a pair of Giro Bravo Gel at the REI sale. The gel was not as thick as my existing gloves, but I don't seem to notice. These gloves also provide more coverage on the wrist area, which I like. So far, I am happy with these gloves.

And yes, sweaty gloves have the most awful smell. I wash mine by hand with a bit of soap powder and they come out like new.
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Originally Posted by Homebrew01
I have had plenty of crashes, mainly in races, and find that shoulders, knees and elbows get the worst of it.
so why are you anti-glove?

My shoulders, hips, and knees have many scars too. Not every wreck damages the hands, but a few of them wore holes into the palm area of my gloves.

I see no reason why one shouldn't wear gloves.

Maybe you have a good reason why gloves shouldn't be worn. If so, please share it with us all
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They're the only true "cycling" gloves I've worn but Pearl Izumi "Select" fingerless....(the "Select" full-fingered gloves did not get my vote over winter cuz they were too bulky).....a good goldilocks glove. Not too much or too little of anything. Just right.

There might be a better glove out there but for $20 at PB, I'm a year into a happy relationship with them.
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Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
That is a foolish statement.

Not calling you a fool by any means, but I couldn't agree with you any less.

Say no to helmets while you are at it. They only help when you have a wreck.
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OP your question is whats a good pair of gloves that hold up well over time. I dont have a great answer for you but I do have an opinion.

Buy inexpensive gloves, just buy 3 pairs and rotate them.

I use the nashbar prime (half and full finger) gloves. at $10 or $13 its hard to beat. they take some abuse for a while, and when they are ready for the trash, in they go. No regrets, no big financial hit. I have alwasy felt like I got my money out of them.

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Generally, don't know why, I've always had an affinity for Louis Garneau gloves.. currently on a pair of 12C gel gloves.
As an alternative that I'll swap in from time to time is an unpadded glove -- the Giro Hoxton. It's a nice basic unpadded glove.
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I've tried a bunch and I'm a fan of Specialized BG Pro. I'm not at all a fan of any of the cheap gloves I've tried. They either are uncomfortable and they often have too much padding.

I strongly favor wearing glove when riding. Good for fatigue/comfort in any conditions and helpful in a crash. Once you've ground gravel into your palms that gets infected, they seem like a pretty good idea.
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As an alternative that I'll swap in from time to time is an unpadded glove -- the Giro Hoxton. It's a nice basic unpadded glove.
+1 to Giro Hoxton. Comfortable in the heat, and in cool/wet weather. The Hoxton never gets that cold and clammy feeling which bothered me with several other kinds of gloves.
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I've had good luck with Specialized BG gloves as well.
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Another vote for the Specialized gloves. Durable and comfortable, and available in XXL for my largish hands. I prefer the non-gel gloves.

I had Castelli S. Rossos... the dye leaching from the leather stained a bunch of my other clothes in the hamper, and they didn't last.
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These are what I've been using for mountain biking lately. I don't know how durable they're going to turn out to be, but I really like them so far.

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