Anybody using Knox handroids or Biomechs?

[Maha]

QMoto Knox Handriod on TM for $315...white ones though
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-611045703.htm

[ducatilover]

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

[nzspokes]

QMoto Knox Handriod on TM for $315...white ones though
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-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:Me]

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 . 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 . 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 . 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 . 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.

[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/h...om-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....ves---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...rcycle-gloves/

those held phantoms mentioned above appear to be discontinued?