Anybody using Knox handroids or Biomechs?

[nzspokes]

Im thinking about getting some handroids or Biomechs. Anybody using them that can give feedback?

[gijoe1313]

Been using my pair of handroids for just under two years now. They work pretty well for me, comfy and easy to use. Just the little velcro strap that helps secure around your wrist can sometimes work free and be a pain in the arse to rethread back if you've got both gloves on already.

The tightening system is cool and a cinch to release. When people notice the exo-skeleton type protection over the back of the fingers, they always are interested in it!

Pricey, but if you can spring for them, you'll love them! Just my two cents! :yes:

[sugilite]

I have a pair of Handroids and are extremely pleased with them. Best feel ever on the bars, and the protection they give makes all other gloves I've used over the years feel distinctly weedy in comparison. You won't be disappointed.

[Dogboy900]

I have a pair and as Sugilite said they really make you feel protected! The feel through the kangaroo palms is excellent too. I found they took a while to break in and I got a bit of numbness in my hands for a while until they broke in. I did feel the scaphoid sliders through the palms a bit initially but not so much now.

Top gloves and they make you feel like a motocycling bad ass android ;)

[sketch]

oh these look awesome!!!!! why didnt anyone tell me bout these when i had the which bling gloves should i buy thread?

[nzspokes]

Hmm. Looks like they dont carry much if any stock here. If Any.

[sugilite]

I got mine fro here
http://www.motoin.de/Clothing/Gloves/Sport-gloves/Knox-HANDROID::18475.html
Currently $300 NZD

[Suzi Q]

Hmm. Looks like they dont care much if any stock here. If Any.

Tried QMOTO???

[nzspokes]

Tried QMOTO???

Yes. Thats who I asked.

[Dangsta]

Been looking at these pretty much since they came out. The only negative reviews I've seen were some that said the white ones get stained from the handlebars really easy and the thumb can be a bit big for some people. Apart from that people say they're awesome gloves. Definitely getting them once my A*'s eventually die. There's one guy from the UK currently on ebay selling them for around $250nz but he's all sold out of XL. The rest of ebay is around the 300nz mark. Local price seems to be circa $350. They will be mine.....

[SPP]

I looked into Knox 'droids a few weeks back. No major issues with them that I could find. Go for it.

I bought a set of RS Taichi GP-EVO instead; a little cheaper, less showy, move easily, solid build. Have a look at those too.

[nzspokes]

I looked into Knox 'droids a few weeks back. No major issues with them that I could find. Go for it.

I bought a set of RS Taichi GP-EVO instead; a little cheaper, less showy, move easily, solid build. Have a look at those too.

Where are they from?

[Maha]

I looked into Knox 'droids a few weeks back. No major issues with them that I could find. Go for it.

I bought a set of RS Taichi GP-EVO instead; a little cheaper, less showy, move easily, solid build. Have a look at those too.

Good looking glove..
I have Orina gloves, nothing Knox Handroid about them but they look the part.

[SPP]

Where are they from?

RS Taichi or where I bought them?

RS Taichi is Japanese. You don't see their stuff around much but it's good stuff. Link here (http://pro1.rs-taichi.com/product/NXT046.html).

I bought them from the US here (http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=5909), vid review here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caL_KpA6Ng0) ...and they fit one size small (e.g. if you're normally Med, get Large)


... oh, on the label it says "made in china"... but then again so does the label on some A* GP Pro's.

[SPP]

Good looking glove..
I have Orina gloves, nothing Knox Handroid about them but they look the part.

Yes they do look the part. Kangaroo is sweet eh.

If I had of known Knox do a 'droid full black version I might have gone for those.

[Maha]

QMoto Knox Handriod on TM for $315...white ones though:rolleyes:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/gloves/auction-611045703.htm

[ducatilover]

Jeez and I thought I was flash when I sprung for a set of Teknic Lightnings :rolleyes:

[nzspokes]

QMoto Knox Handriod on TM for $315...white ones though:rolleyes:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/gloves/auction-611045703.htm

Yes but they only have XXXXXXXXXXXXXXL ones.

I may have put in to many Xs....

[Matt Bleck]

The stitching in the palm fell apart on mine after a crash bucket racing, stitching on one of the velcro straps came apart after a month of use and I cut the exo skelton stuff of the right hand pinky and ring fingers because I had them stop the brake lever a couple of times when racing.

[AllanB]

I just look at them and think the handroid exoskeleton is a bit of a marketing wank.

[sugilite]

I just look at them and think the handroid exoskeleton is a bit of a marketing wank.
I assure you it's not, the idea is the protection extends and retracts as your fingers move, giving you coverage protection for the top of your fingers at all times. I've had mine 6 months and have had no issues with them, and I'd not even consider going back to other gloves.

[montsta56]

my handroids fell apart after not even a season of racing not from crashes well maybe one but the stitching round the finger literally fell apart:mad: . ill stick to alpinestars from now on.

[Maha]

my handroids fell apart after not even a season of racing not from crashes well maybe one but the stitching round the finger literally fell apart:mad: . ill stick to alpinestars from now on.

Stitching/QMoto?.... who would have thunk it? gloves can't be up to QMoto triple stitching standard.


(I know, thunk is not a word)

[nzspokes]

my handroids fell apart after not even a season of racing not from crashes well maybe one but the stitching round the finger literally fell apart:mad: . ill stick to alpinestars from now on.

cut ya finger nails......

[Maha]

There are a couple of variations in the Knoxs range.
I) Touring glove
2) All weather glove

[SPP]

my handroids fell apart after not even a season of racing not from crashes well maybe one but the stitching round the finger literally fell apart:mad: . ill stick to alpinestars from now on.

so two reckon they're shit, two reckon they're THE shit. I'd personally want odds before dropping 3 hundy.


The stitching in the palm fell apart on mine after a crash bucket racing, stitching on one of the velcro straps came apart after a month of use and I cut the exo skelton stuff of the right hand pinky and ring fingers because I had them stop the brake lever a couple of times when racing.

... this post reminded me of a video I watched ages ago of Kiwifruit dude goofing off on a Scorpio. His gloves looked like Knox with the exo skeleton flapping like little feelers. Maybe he had to cut his too.

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[Dogboy900]

If I were buying new gloves I would go for the Held Phantom Gloves. They get VERY good reviews. Not as blingy as the Handroids but nice.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/held-phantom-race-gloves

This guy gives them a good review and apparently he crashes a lot??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4PQ9D1t0yk

Of course he also gave the Handroids a good review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB4K8FRZrNg

[nzspokes]

so two reckon they're shit, two reckon they're THE shit. I'd personally want odds before dropping 3 hundy.



... this post reminded me of a video I watched ages ago of Kiwifruit dude goofing off on a Scorpio. His gloves looked like Knox with the exo skeleton flapping like little feelers. Maybe he had to cut his too.


To be fair Im more interested in the Biomechs which dont have the finger skeleton. I do like the Boa system, ive used the system before in cycling shoes which was great.

[st00ji]

im wearing these in the warmer months


http://images.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/OG/2009-Teknic-Chicane-Short-Gloves---2009.jpg

they were on the cheap side but i really like them. i wouldnt mind a new set of winter-ish gloves though, my current pair are OK at the waterproof thing but i find the wrist coverage is too short and doesnt cover the bottom of my jacket sleeves easily. alot of these GP style gloves seem to have much longer 'sleeves' on them which i like the idea of.

i do like the knox adjuster gizmo, but 300 is alot. how are you all finding your various versions at waterproof-ness?

(i know the handroids are not meant to be waterproof btw)

[st00ji]

after a bit of poking around these sound rather good. have always disliked the fist full of cotton wool feel that my current / previous winter gloves give. only takes a couple of rainy days before they start feeling permanently damp too.

http://store.planet-knox.com/product/zero-outdry-waterproof-motorcycle-gloves/

those held phantoms mentioned above appear to be discontinued?

[Dogboy900]

after a bit of poking around these sound rather good. have always disliked the fist full of cotton wool feel that my current / previous winter gloves give. only takes a couple of rainy days before they start feeling permanently damp too.

http://store.planet-knox.com/product/zero-outdry-waterproof-motorcycle-gloves/

those held phantoms mentioned above appear to be discontinued?

I think they have been superceeded by the Phantom II
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/helds-phantom-ii-glove/

There were some on trademe about a month ago also this guys website says he has them in stock, could be old though?
http://www.racesupplies.co.nz/products/rider-product-number-three/

[SPP]

To be fair Im more interested in the Biomechs which dont have the finger skeleton. I do like the Boa system, ive used the system before in cycling shoes which was great.

Biomech might be better, dunno. You have lots of choices. I'm paranoid about busting up my hands again so decent gloves with SPS is a must have for me.

... and yeah, I have boa system on my boots too. It's pretty good all right.