Glove advice wanted

**V4ME** · 29th January 2007, 14:43

I've been browsing google to see what type of gloves are the best etc - found one site which recommends that only the best will do (sales hype of course) - However the 'best' gloves according to this site, are the ones with the pinkie/small finger webbed together with the next finger. apparently this is to keep the small finger from breaking off if crashing - makes sense .
On looking around for good bike gloves in New Zealand - I have yet to find such gloves. Maybe I'm just not looking hard enough or is this not so important after all? I'm preferably looking for sports riding gloves that can also handle colder weather.
Any comments?

**onearmedbandit** · 29th January 2007, 14:59

Alpinestar GP range have the webbed finger. My last two pairs have had them, thankfully not had to find out if I needed the webbing or not!

**sinned** · 29th January 2007, 15:06

A good fit and shape is the most important and it is hard to know that buying without trying. I have an expensive pair of Revit gloves that bunch up around the grip. This makes holding the throttle difficult. Try on plenty first and test them on a bike grip. I am looking for another pair of gloves.

**bistard** · 29th January 2007, 15:06

There are so many different types of gloves,are you after everyday/waterproof/summer/winter or race replica ones??
I have a set of Clover race rep ones,tecknic do a good range
Go to the local shop & describe what you want,the internet will just
confuse things,as half the stuff you cant get here anyway

**avgas** · 29th January 2007, 15:24

i dunno if i like the webbed ones - for now i will stick with the standard.
Have a chat to Quasi - he sells em from recall.

**V4ME** · 29th January 2007, 15:32

Originally Posted by dennisr

A good fit and shape is the most important and it is hard to know that buying without trying. I have an expensive pair of Revit gloves that bunch up around the grip. This makes holding the throttle difficult. Try on plenty first and test them on a bike grip. I am looking for another pair of gloves.

Yes I think you are right - I will try on quite a few. Some that I have tried on are just not right - even though they are expensive. - Thanks

**V4ME** · 29th January 2007, 15:37

Originally Posted by bistard

There are so many different types of gloves,are you after everyday/waterproof/summer/winter or race replica ones??
I have a set of Clover race rep ones,tecknic do a good range
Go to the local shop & describe what you want,the internet will just
confuse things,as half the stuff you cant get here anyway

Yeah - the internet does confuse the issue. - I really want all of the above - Clover ? - I must have a look. Ideally I want something that looks good but is warm in winter and not too thick so that I can 'feel' the throttle properly but will protect properly 'if' I should ever come off. - I suppose it's what everyone wants. - Someone mentioned Quasimoto - I'm going to check them out as well. - Thanks

**V4ME** · 29th January 2007, 15:38

Originally Posted by avgas

i dunno if i like the webbed ones - for now i will stick with the standard.
Have a chat to Quasi - he sells em from recall.

Thanks avgas - I will - they do look pretty good.

**MSTRS:Me** · 29th January 2007, 16:43

Quasi's gloves are good. As good as anything twice the price. But you won't get 'everything' in a single glove. I would recommend that you get a sport glove with armour knuckles and a wrist strap for general riding and a cordura/leather mix for wet/cold conditions.

**tipper** · 29th January 2007, 17:17

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Alpinestar GP range have the webbed finger.

won't work with my webbed fingers

**98tls** · 29th January 2007, 17:23

Bought a pair off Quasi and yes very pleased.............

**pritch** · 29th January 2007, 20:26

But you won't get 'everything' in a single glove.

Absolutely! Ive got four pairs of different types and am yet to find a real winter pair that let me feel the grips... Still looking....

**vagrant** · 29th January 2007, 20:47

I been thru so many sets of gloves, trying to find something that works for me. I finally got a set of Dri-rider gloves from Cycletreads, they have all the buzz words like kevlar stiching, carbon fibre impact bits, waterproof/breathable linner etc. they look all right too

Like most things biking, its a compromize to get what you want for most of the time, if your gloves are warm and waterproof in winter, they will be way too hot for summer.
I went for a lighter glove for summer, when I do most of my riding anyway, and then I got some thermal undergloves for winter time.
Going on group ride is a great way to check out what gear other people have, and find out where they got it, way faster and less confusing than searching the net.

**V4ME** · 29th January 2007, 22:16

Originally Posted by vagrant

I been thru so many sets of gloves, trying to find something that works for me. I finally got a set of Dri-rider gloves from Cycletreads, they have all the buzz words like kevlar stiching, carbon fibre impact bits, waterproof/breathable linner etc. they look all right too

Like most things biking, its a compromize to get what you want for most of the time, if your gloves are warm and waterproof in winter, they will be way too hot for summer.
I went for a lighter glove for summer, when I do most of my riding anyway, and then I got some thermal undergloves for winter time.
Going on group ride is a great way to check out what gear other people have, and find out where they got it, way faster and less confusing than searching the net.

Thanks Vagrant - I'm thinkin thats the best way to go - have a variety of gloves for different reasons and seasons. Mind you I'm thinkin the same way about bikes at the moment.

Thanks for all the advice - will catch up with some more thoughts on a few group rides - good idea.