Full finger gloves!!!
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Generally whatever's on sale. I go through several pairs of gloves a year.
I do currently have some Specialized gloves that seem to be lasting an exceptionally long time though.
I do currently have some Specialized gloves that seem to be lasting an exceptionally long time though.
I wear whatever I can find on sale. Most of mine are Fox gloves. I ain't picky though.
I have a pair of Fox Sidewinders that are going on 6 years now. For some reason the things just won't die, not that I am complaining. They are starting to show signs of wear as of recently, so I am anticipating a new pair this year.
Most of my 661 gloves have outlasted my expectations wear-wise.
I've been using Pearl Izumi gel lites. I like them alot. They get pretty stanky after a few rides though. They'll go through the wash well if you put them in a "delicates" bag thing that some ladies use to wash their delicates in. I had no idea such a thing existed until I got married.
Usually get Fox full fingers, a hold over from the motorcycling days. The 661's I just bought lasted one ride before I tore the palm out of them in an endo.
http://pricepoint.com/detail/14215-185_TLDAG5-2-Accessories-31-Gloves/Troy-Lee-Designs-Air-Full-Finger-Gloves.htm
they also have black for a few dollars more. I've used these for the past 2 seasons. They are light, breathe really well and have been very durable.
they also have black for a few dollars more. I've used these for the past 2 seasons. They are light, breathe really well and have been very durable.
661 comps - cheap and nice. I dig em, about to get my second pair.
stinkyboy said:
I don't do much XC anymore...
HAHA! I have a pair of those. Makes you want to punch out nature on the way downhill! (and it's about the only thing from Brooklyn Bikes I could afford).
But seriously folks, I found the TLD xc gloves to be very comfortable. Fox gloves tend to fall apart on me.
i love qranc...too bad they went tits up about 5 years ago...
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I have gotten the best deals on Specialized gloves, but I got some Haro gloves that I like too. I have always been too cheap for Fox. I Are Baboon must be made of money.
Specialized makes good stuff, pricey but good.stosh said:
I've worn Fox gloves for as long as I can remember. Think I started way back in the day (mid-90's) when I thought Shaun Palmer was a badass and Fox was his big sponser.
Young and impressionable I know; but I guess their marketing did the trick.
Young and impressionable I know; but I guess their marketing did the trick.
If $15 is too expensive a sale price for Fox gloves, then you are beyond cheap.loco said:
I check here when I'm looking for gloves too.
http://shop.foxracing.com/ecomm/CatalogForward.do?forward=category.pagedef&cname=Gloves&cid=70145
http://shop.foxracing.com/ecomm/CatalogForward.do?forward=category.pagedef&cname=Gloves&cid=70145
The static is a comfortable glove BUT the terry cloth on the thumb isn't big enough for my liking.I Are Baboon said:
Fox Digit. Check Greenfishsports for cheap fox gloves.
I got some troy lee xc gloves from pricepoint for like 14 bucks or something really cheap at the start of the season. I previously hated full fingers but so far am digging these as they keep my hands cool.
Yep all the time and its something I've just learned to live with. I do carry a chunk of t-shirt in my camelbak for dryings if necessary.stosh said:
These work pretty darn good for me:
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/jsearch/product.jsp?pn=100955
I usually get a somewhere between half a season to a full season out of them before I wear through the palms. Not much padding in the palms. Not bulky. Good stretch and the backs of the gloves are mesh and breath pretty well. The XL fits my long skinny fingers well but aren't baggy. That's a real big plus for me. I have long hands but not necessarily big hands, so a good fitting glove can be hard to find.
The ones I have aren't exactly like those in the picture. They don't have that little divot thingy on the fingers. Not sure what that's about.
I think HD even has a pair with little plastic reinforced knuckles, which might be nice for a DH glove (at a fraction of cost of a MTB specific glove I'm sure.)
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/jsearch/product.jsp?pn=100955
I usually get a somewhere between half a season to a full season out of them before I wear through the palms. Not much padding in the palms. Not bulky. Good stretch and the backs of the gloves are mesh and breath pretty well. The XL fits my long skinny fingers well but aren't baggy. That's a real big plus for me. I have long hands but not necessarily big hands, so a good fitting glove can be hard to find.
The ones I have aren't exactly like those in the picture. They don't have that little divot thingy on the fingers. Not sure what that's about.
I think HD even has a pair with little plastic reinforced knuckles, which might be nice for a DH glove (at a fraction of cost of a MTB specific glove I'm sure.)
DRB said:
I always keep a bandana in my back pocket. Useful for both wiping off sweat and robbing the occasional stage coach.
I bought 3 pair of AXO unpadded, vented gloves with the grippy dots all over the palm side... they were on sale for $10. That was 4 years ago. They are my summer gloves and I am on my last pair. My thumb punched through a few months ago but they still are okay 
In the winter I use some thick specialized DH gloves.
In the winter I use some thick specialized DH gloves.
I tried that and I think that headbands make it worse, as they'll hold more sweat and then it just comes flooding out.stosh said:
I have been wearing the matching wristband and that seems to soak up a ton more sweat.
I like the AXO/661 Raji and the Fox Incline.
I'm a huge fox supporter, but the absolute best fitting best cooling gloves i have ever ridden are these troy lee models:
http://catalog.troyleedesigns.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=235_241_255&products_id=931
I use fox or 661 for dh (these have NO padding in the knuckles)...But for xc type stuff they are incredible.
http://catalog.troyleedesigns.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=235_241_255&products_id=931
I use fox or 661 for dh (these have NO padding in the knuckles)...But for xc type stuff they are incredible.
go to REI, the Novara gloves work well and are cheap.
narlus said:
I have been using the same pair of DH gloves for 5 years now. They are starting to rip in the cuff, but I use them for bike and moto. I have more miles than I can count on these and they rock.
I will get a new pair soon, but I will miss my qrancs.
i had a pair of Dainese with the carbon knuckle protectors that i lost and will eventually replace.
For most XC rides i just purchase comfy gloves, usually Fox that i can find for 20 bucks or less. Unless i'm looking for a winter glove for the cold in which i'll get completely out of the biking industry and get some XC skiing gloves.
Many times it makes sense to look outside into other sports clothing or gear for better price, comfort, and usefullness.
For most XC rides i just purchase comfy gloves, usually Fox that i can find for 20 bucks or less. Unless i'm looking for a winter glove for the cold in which i'll get completely out of the biking industry and get some XC skiing gloves.
Many times it makes sense to look outside into other sports clothing or gear for better price, comfort, and usefullness.
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