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I wear them because it helps keep my hands from slipping on the hoods and bar. I also like the sweat wiping benefit and the palm protection on the off chance I go down. A guy I ride with only wears them during races but I like them all the time.
I couldn't find my gloves recently when I set out on a ride so I went without but after the first 10 miles I ended up stopping by a bike shop and buying a pair of PI gloves to finish out the ride. It just didn't feel like I had a decent grip on the bar without them.
I couldn't find my gloves recently when I set out on a ride so I went without but after the first 10 miles I ended up stopping by a bike shop and buying a pair of PI gloves to finish out the ride. It just didn't feel like I had a decent grip on the bar without them.
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Originally Posted by nyy
Why do road cyclists love wearing gloves so much? I've never tried it, but don't see any benefits to wearing gloves aside from maybe less road rash on a spill.
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A year ago my girlfriend couldn't see why I asked her to ALWAYS wear her gloves.
Last week she learned why after hitting the edge of a slimy water puddle on a turn. Her handlebars front wheel slipped and twisted instantly. The next thing she knew she was lying flat on her face on the asphalt. Her visor of all things kept her face from hitting the ground and her gloves were scarred from where both her hands/palms hit the ground cushioning her fall.
Now she loves her gloves (and helmet).
Oh, we both prefer the old classic style gloves (non-elastic), crochet backs with padded leather palms. They feel a lot less constrictive and allow air to pass through quite easily.
They are hard to find here. I buy two pair at a time as they seem to only last about 2000 miles before the threads holding the leather to the crochet begin separating. I believe they are GIANT brand.
YMMV,
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Last week she learned why after hitting the edge of a slimy water puddle on a turn. Her handlebars front wheel slipped and twisted instantly. The next thing she knew she was lying flat on her face on the asphalt. Her visor of all things kept her face from hitting the ground and her gloves were scarred from where both her hands/palms hit the ground cushioning her fall.
Now she loves her gloves (and helmet).
Oh, we both prefer the old classic style gloves (non-elastic), crochet backs with padded leather palms. They feel a lot less constrictive and allow air to pass through quite easily.
They are hard to find here. I buy two pair at a time as they seem to only last about 2000 miles before the threads holding the leather to the crochet begin separating. I believe they are GIANT brand.
YMMV,
..rickko..
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Originally Posted by rickkko
Oh, we both prefer the old classic style gloves (non-elastic), crochet backs with padded leather palms. They feel a lot less constrictive and allow air to pass through quite easily.
They are hard to find here. I buy two pair at a time as they seem to only last about 2000 miles before the threads holding the leather to the crochet begin separating. I believe they are GIANT brand.
YMMV,
..rickko..
For me it's gloves when cold to keep my hands warm and gloves when it's hot to wipe my fore head and for better grip. Mid temperature rides it's a toss up but always have a pair with me.
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- Failed snot rockets are hard to clean up with a sweaty hand
- Sweaty palms make for dangerous hood riding
- My bar tape is about as cushy as a jungle gym
- Because they supply the necessary separation between a farmer's tan and a cyclist's tan
- Road rash on my palms seriously cuts into the enjoyment of riding
- Montana roads suck
- Sweaty palms make for dangerous hood riding
- My bar tape is about as cushy as a jungle gym
- Because they supply the necessary separation between a farmer's tan and a cyclist's tan
- Road rash on my palms seriously cuts into the enjoyment of riding
- Montana roads suck
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Originally Posted by nyy
but don't see any benefits to wearing gloves aside from maybe less road rash on a spill.
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Gloves slip less than sweaty hands - no blisters is a good thing
Road is still harder than hands - no skin is a bad thing
Road is still harder than hands - no skin is a bad thing
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I was at lunch and realized a personal reason:
If my hands begin turning the same colour as the rest of my arm, I've been spending too much time on the boat, or playing on the river.
If my hands begin turning the same colour as the rest of my arm, I've been spending too much time on the boat, or playing on the river.
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On a ride back in May I lost one glove around mile 25. By mile 80 I could really tell the difference in how my hands felt.
Gloves always.
Gloves always.
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Originally Posted by allez
uhh how'd you LOSE a glove?
Part of the ride was organzed/supported. Took them off to eat some orange slices, and put them on my seat. When I was ready to walk the bike down the hill to the porta-john, I thought I picked up both of them, but must have dropped one. Went back but didn't find it.
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I find gloves to be pretty much worthless. Half-fingered gloves? Why do we need to look more gay than we already do? The only thing they do for me is to make my hands hot and itchy. Some of you have said that gloves protects hands from scrapes and cuts. If that's the case then why aren't we protecting our elbows with elbow pads and knees with knee pads. How about football shoulder pads and a helmet with a facemask? Sometimes in life you've just gotta take a chance and let the chips fall where they may. I'll accept the risks in exchange for cooler more comfortable hands. The only legit reason I've heard so far for wearing gloves is the grip issue. Sometimes my hands do get sweaty and become slippery. I just wipe my hands on my shorts and they're dry again.
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Originally Posted by Alex's dad
I find gloves to be pretty much worthless. Half-fingered gloves? Why do we need to look more gay than we already do? The only thing they do for me is to make my hands hot and itchy. Some of you have said that gloves protects hands from scrapes and cuts. If that's the case then why aren't we protecting our elbows with elbow pads and knees with knee pads. How about football shoulder pads and a helmet with a facemask? Sometimes in life you've just gotta take a chance and let the chips fall where they may. I'll accept the risks in exchange for cooler more comfortable hands. The only legit reason I've heard so far for wearing gloves is the grip issue. Sometimes my hands do get sweaty and become slippery. I just wipe my hands on my shorts and they're dry again.
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Originally Posted by nyy
Why do road cyclists love wearing gloves so much? I've never tried it, but don't see any benefits to wearing gloves aside from maybe less road rash on a spill.
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Originally Posted by Alex's dad
I find gloves to be pretty much worthless. Half-fingered gloves? Why do we need to look more gay than we already do? The only thing they do for me is to make my hands hot and itchy. Some of you have said that gloves protects hands from scrapes and cuts. If that's the case then why aren't we protecting our elbows with elbow pads and knees with knee pads. How about football shoulder pads and a helmet with a facemask? Sometimes in life you've just gotta take a chance and let the chips fall where they may. I'll accept the risks in exchange for cooler more comfortable hands. The only legit reason I've heard so far for wearing gloves is the grip issue. Sometimes my hands do get sweaty and become slippery. I just wipe my hands on my shorts and they're dry again.
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Originally Posted by shokhead
Maybe you look gay no matter what. You dont have to ues them,we're just giving good reasons to.
I don't see the complaint about how they are hot. They don't bother me at all. In fact the extra padding can make riding a lot more comfortable.
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Originally Posted by shokhead
Maybe you look gay no matter what. You dont have to ues them,we're just giving good reasons to.
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Originally Posted by GuitarWizard
I love stupid people. It gives me something to laugh at.
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Takes the vibration out of play. Saves your shoulders, arms, and hands. And when you fall you don't cut yourself and have to go to the hospital for the doctor to pick out all that dirt, oil, and small stones which is infected with bacteria. Try it and feel the difference. Mine are Cannondales from 1988 and on the outside of the hand has open cotton mesh for coolness and the sides and palm side is very nice leather with cushioning under the leather. I would never part with them and like I stated they saved me a couple of times from bad skin bruising.
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gloves are absolutely essential on a flatbar bike, especially with hard grips.
They greatly increase comfort on long rides with road bikes as well.
innexpensive dept store ones are a big help to me.
They greatly increase comfort on long rides with road bikes as well.
innexpensive dept store ones are a big help to me.
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When I used to race BMX and freestyle I never wore them...hated the disconnected feeling they gave me. Now on my Cyclocross rig I will wear them come November...aside from when it's cold I can not stand the feeling...I'm also a stone mason though, so blisters are not a problem LOL.
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i get the rationale, but the people here who are all condescending about it need to get a grip.
i started off as a glove devotee, as a messenger in chicago. that was 5 years ago, i live in colorado and am a 150 mile a week year round commuter and a weekend roadie and i havent worn gloves when its above 45 degrees in years.
dont be smug and pretend that if someone doesnt agree with you they'll get it with experience. we all have a different tolerance for risk and comfort.
i started off as a glove devotee, as a messenger in chicago. that was 5 years ago, i live in colorado and am a 150 mile a week year round commuter and a weekend roadie and i havent worn gloves when its above 45 degrees in years.
dont be smug and pretend that if someone doesnt agree with you they'll get it with experience. we all have a different tolerance for risk and comfort.
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Originally Posted by Alex's dad
Why am I stupid? It ist because I'm not a real biker because I don't wear gloves? Or is it because you feel stupid because I have a point? Some people just wear gloves because they want to accessorize and look like the pros-add that finishing touch to their biker outfit.