Cliff notes-hurt my hand, an injury that commonly ends careers for cyclists, doc says that if i want to keep riding, i need a glove that has a padded palm, specifically the side opposite the thumb. Anybody know of any hucker gloves?
Padded Palms on DH gloves
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I have some Fox reflex gel glove. As the name suggests they have this weird gel sewn into pockets on the palms.
http://shop.foxhead.com/store/browse/productDetail.jsp;jsessionid=CC1FABF94D4E4D05B5A8178AF7AB1600?productId=23453&categoryId=cat20156
http://shop.foxhead.com/store/browse/productDetail.jsp;jsessionid=CC1FABF94D4E4D05B5A8178AF7AB1600?productId=23453&categoryId=cat20156
What about the ergon grips? While the padding isn't thick they provide nice support where you are talking about. I've pedaled m dad's stumpjumper around with them and they're pretty comfy though I'm not sure how well they'd work for DH.
I just got these for road biking:
From Pearl Izumi.
From Pearl Izumi.
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DaKine Defender has a palm patch that's pretty thick. I thought it would be noticeable when riding for sure but it isn't! Also, DaKine Sentinel has a small D30 patch in the same spot, might be a better XC/All Mountain glove. I rep for them so that's why I'm recommending (full disclosure).
http://www.dakine.com/bike/gloves/defender/
http://www.dakine.com/bike/gloves/sentinel/
http://www.dakine.com/bike/gloves/defender/
http://www.dakine.com/bike/gloves/sentinel/
is this any kinda riding or just dh at diablo? I have noticed that after i downhill at diablo for a day my hands are coooookkked... doesnt happen anywhere else.
I can ride downhill, its the hardtail and DJ i may have to give up. essentially its similar to having a bruise that will never go away. I cant ride my hardtail around the street (yet) but i can rip a day at diablo, this may have to do with taller bars and more pressure on my feet. You ride "in" downhill bikes, you ride "on" hardtails/bmx bikes. Thanks for the gloves monkies, certainly going to order some
This may sound or seem stupid but I'd suggest the ESI Chunky grips if you can manage riding with them. They do a good job of cushioning and damping the hits and vibrations.
so, no more fapping?
seriously though, after i broke my triquetral bone, i had to experiment with my cockpit setup to be comfortable on my bike again.
my solution was a new handlebar with 11° back- & 4° upsweep and the chunkiest grips i could find (lizard skins northshore)
seriously though, after i broke my triquetral bone, i had to experiment with my cockpit setup to be comfortable on my bike again.
my solution was a new handlebar with 11° back- & 4° upsweep and the chunkiest grips i could find (lizard skins northshore)