on the hunt for some new gloves

[AngryScientist]

i like a very minimalist glove, no padding at all preferable. something half-fingered, and durable. something i can throw in the washing machine and come out still fitting me. well cut, good fitting gloves that dont bunch up after hours of riding, cool gloves that vent very well.

whatcha using?

[ahumblecycler]

I don't wear gloves but if I did I would wear this:

http://www.pearlizumi.com/publish/content/pi_2010/us/en/index/products/men/ride/accessories/0.-productCode-8600.html

I tried Mavic's version, which held up for less than a week ... POS for me at least!

[Pete Serotta]

Pearl I...... :bike: PETE

[MattTuck]

The only functional reason I can see for wearing gloves outside of padding is to protect your the skin on your hands if you go down on the pavement.

If a glove can't do that, what's the point of wearing it at all?

Maybe I misunderstood, but it sounds like you'd prefer being gloveless?

[Lovetoclimb]

the mid range option, no leather, been rocking them through several commuting crashes and upwards of 5k miles and they still do not "need" retirement.

Giro Bravo (http://www.giro.com/us_en/bravo-5484.html)

[Fixed]

http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=15
these are comfy in the summer
cheers

[deechee]

I had a pair of Descente gloves that were for team CSC. Slip ons, thin and super comfy. Unfortunately one sticky day I tried to take them off too quickly and ripped them in the process. Sigh. Great gloves if you can still find 'em.

Before that my Nikes from the USPostal days were my favourite. The palm wasn't too thick. I picked up some Giros last year - they're great for mountain but the stitching cuts off the circulation for me in road position ...

[rice rocket]

The only functional reason I can see for wearing gloves outside of padding is to protect your the skin on your hands if you go down on the pavement.

If a glove can't do that, what's the point of wearing it at all?

Maybe I misunderstood, but it sounds like you'd prefer being gloveless?

Even a thin layer works well as a sacrificial layer to reduce road abrasion. I've crashed on my Underarmour liner gloves and they saved me from some pain. The padding is more to "reduce road buzz", but I'm not sure how much I buy into that. I've liked being gloveless more and more recently.

[Ken Robb]

If we really want crash protection we can wear Mtn. Biking full-fingered glove which also have padding on the outside of the fingers and knuckles. I was surprised when I wore my Specialized gloves for a bit of warmth on a cool day by how well they worked overall.

[FlashUNC]

the mid range option, no leather, been rocking them through several commuting crashes and upwards of 5k miles and they still do not "need" retirement.

Giro Bravo (http://www.giro.com/us_en/bravo-5484.html)


+1 for any Giro glove.

I have their leather LX gloves. Expensive, but easily the best gloves I've ever had. Don't require all that much care beyond the usual wash and air dry.

[pdmtong]

Giro Zero

no padding. great glove.
I use with fizik microtex or fizik dual.
machine wash - air dry.
my search is over.

[zap]

I have DeMarchi gloves that I use on really hot and humid days. Not good to hammer out of the saddle with wet palms.

I would also wear gloves if I was riding a lot of pave and do wear gloves when bouncing around in the woods on my mtb.

[Aaron O]

I really like Louis Garneau's stuff in general and they offer exceptional customer support. Take a look at these:

http://www.louisgarneau.com/us-en/product/305557/1481087/Gloves/DIAMOND_SPEED_GLOVE

[Chief]

http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=15
these are comfy in the summer
cheers

Way out of my price range!!! :crap: The old school Bontrager are more in my price range :) and I have found them to be durable and comfortable in hot weather. They can be washed and last me about a season. http://bontrager.com/model/07713

[dekindy]

Way out of my price range!!! :crap: The old school Bontrager are more in my price range :) and I have found them to be durable and comfortable in hot weather. They can be washed and last me about a season. http://bontrager.com/model/07713

My LBS has these and I am seriously considering them so I appreciate your comment.

[cody.wms]

I've been using the Assos gloves and the Giordana "Carbons." Both minamalist, and have held up well. I might try the Rapha ones next, when one of these pairs wears out (which may take a while).

[EricEstlund]

The Fox Incline (full finger) has been my glove for about 10 years. No padding, double palm. The Tahoe is the short version.

[Ozz]

i like a very minimalist glove, no padding at all preferable. something half-fingered, and durable. something i can throw in the washing machine and come out still fitting me. well cut, good fitting gloves that dont bunch up after hours of riding, cool gloves that vent very well.

whatcha using?
I like the Etxe Ondo gloves (now, sold by our hosts). Minimal padding...not a leather palm so they hold up in the wash well. I've had a pair for 3 season's now and they are still going strong. No discernable wear on the palm...decals peeling on the back.

You can find them ebay occasionnally on close out for $20 to $30/pair.

Here you go: Etxe Ondo Liberty Seguros Glove (http://cgi.ebay.com/ETXE-ONDO-Liberty-Seguros-CYCLING-GLOVES-Summer-ROAD-/250671285433?pt=US_Men_s_Athletic_Apparel&var=&hash=item800f2045be)

[Jim Braley]

The Craft Elite glove is far and away the best glove I have ever worn, minimla padding and i have gotten no numbness or trinlging in the hands and fingers while wearing them

[dimsy]

angry, i messed with these before my crash tore them a new one:

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4384242&mr:trackingCode=335DB4C6-1B5B-E011-BB8E-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA

best glove i've owned for summer riding... that is... until these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370488436509#vi-content

sorry to say, both have padding, but hey, what the heck.

the first ones were great, and get my nod for protecting the hell out of my hands when I crashed and went palms first into the asphalt - glad i had padding!

the 2nd ones, well... if you can get over the subtle polka dots, are the most comfortable, breathable gloves i've owned.

both have what is, in my opinion, essential to every cycling glove:that little terry cloth section at the base of the thumb for wiping the sweat away.

the livestrongs have no closure mechanism. the wristband is a very interesting, extremely thin, elastic material that stretches tons but comes back to fit very snugly around your wrist, without squeezing too much.

good luck.

[dimsy]

i should say that i prefer to ride barehanded, but any ride over 50 miles and my palms turned to ground meat (very irritated). so for long rides i'd recommend both.

[crownjewelwl]

criterium gloves are on sale at cc now...

once they're broken in, they're like a second skin...doesnt fit your wash & wear condition...but i've found that these don't stink so you can go longer between washes

[Psyclism]

I second the recommendation for Giro Zero's. Incredibly comfortable and they have absolutely no padding in them. I don't recommend washing in the washing machine as laundry detergent appears to dry out the leather rather quickly, but a quick rinse with hot water and laying them on a counter to dry results in a perfectly clean, soft and stink free glove. I've used them for the past two season and have no interest is using anything else.

Nashbar has last years version on sale now for around $15, depending on the day. I just got 4 pair from them. Figured at what amounts to buy one get one free pricing (they're generally $35 a pair), I'd take them up on it.