Are all gloves Crap...or what ??
05-01-10 | 06:40 PM
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Are all gloves Crap...or what ??
I am I the only one who burns through gloves like crazy?? This must be where they really make some serious cash.Ive tried pearl and Giro and not the cheap ones either.Just bought Giro Zero's and loved them until today they ripped at the palm ???Only had them about 2 weeks ?? I use gloves with very little to no padding.If you guys have any suggestions please let me know
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05-01-10 | 07:10 PM
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I am I the only one who burns through gloves like crazy?? This must be where they really make some serious cash.Ive tried pearl and Giro and not the cheap ones either.Just bought Giro Zero's and loved them until today they ripped at the palm ???Only had them about 2 weeks ?? I use gloves with very little to no padding.If you guys have any suggestions please let me know
Thanx
Thanx
Just search for weight lifting gloves or even riding gloves (horse riding)
In a moment of a fool and his money, I almost dropped the coin on those $60 Giro Lusso (I think that's what they're called) gloves. But then I realized doing so would be insane.
I'd actually rather not ride with gloves but in NYC, it seems like it's always either winter (need double long gloves) or it's allergy season (need gloves to wipe my nose since I don't like blowing snot rockets).
05-01-10 | 07:33 PM
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Had a pair of Pearl Izumi gloves I loved...my mastiff ate 'em. Replaced with Cannondales since that's what the LBS had. These were fine, but finally wore holes in 'em after about 4 years. Got new C'dales and they're awful...irritating the webs between fingers and spontaneously disassembling after about month.
05-01-10 | 07:38 PM
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I'm not a huge glove fan. I prefer to be barehanded, but I wear them for racing. I have some paddingless PI gloves that aren't bad. I bought them at the PI outlet in Vacaville but that's the only place I've ever seen them.
05-01-10 | 07:43 PM
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I use a pair of slightly padded Nike's that are no longer made - this season is something like year 3 for them.
05-01-10 | 07:49 PM
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I generally get a couple of years from each pair of gloves. Even "basic" PI ones.
I wonder if yours are too tight or are somehow being stressed for them to fail that quickly.
I wonder if yours are too tight or are somehow being stressed for them to fail that quickly.
05-01-10 | 07:54 PM
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This ... for racing too
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05-01-10 | 07:57 PM
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I have so PI gloves that were fine for the first 4 months, then I fell and they have a small tear in the palm now. They did their job. Now i really want some Giro Zeros and trying to support my lbs , I've been to all 5 and not one of them have a size that fits me.
05-01-10 | 07:58 PM
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PI Octane with Pittards Leather. No padding and can be machine washed. I have two seasons on a pair, this will be their third, and they show no signs of wear.
05-01-10 | 08:16 PM
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full finger or open finger?
specialized enduro are great gloves with no padding.
I have 3 pairs of them.
specialized enduro are great gloves with no padding.
I have 3 pairs of them.
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05-01-10 | 08:28 PM
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I really hope my gloves aren't crap....you'd think that I would end up with stinky bar tape after a while, eh?
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05-01-10 | 09:23 PM
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If it weren't for the full fingered Dakine's I wore yesterday, I would have had road rash there too. Backcountryoutlet.com or bonktown/chainlove.com runs some nice deals and they're breathable.
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05-01-10 | 09:59 PM
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let us know how your first crash goes.
i prefer specialized pro gloves. they last me about 2 riding seasons. later.
i prefer specialized pro gloves. they last me about 2 riding seasons. later.
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05-01-10 | 10:04 PM
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If you like to lean your upper body weight down onto your handlebars, then you need sturdier gloves. The lightweight gloves are designed for people who keep their upper body loose and just want a little more grip, or maybe some protection in a crash.
05-01-10 | 10:22 PM
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I haven't had a pair worth a darn since my old BellWeathers. Thick leather, no padding. Lasted and lasted.
No they're all sweet for a month, then fall apart.
P.I. is the worst.
No they're all sweet for a month, then fall apart.
P.I. is the worst.
05-01-10 | 10:40 PM
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what's funny is the specialized BG range of road gloves are padded too heavily, yet the MTB range is not.
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
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https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
05-01-10 | 11:47 PM
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I use some of these babes https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...nuItemId=12234
there on discount right now and they are by far best glove ever! (my opinion big comfort 10/10)
there on discount right now and they are by far best glove ever! (my opinion big comfort 10/10)
05-02-10 | 06:10 AM
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Don't worry. I've raced for years at various levels and had my share of crashes. I know how to fall.
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