The perfect gloves
The perfect gloves
I have a pair of sealzskin waterproof cycling gloves- good enough for the winter, contoured for gripping the handlebars, nice slim-fitting- cost me an arm and a leg a few years ago. Problem is when hands are wet/damp with the rain it’s a Herculean wrestle to get them on as the lining is a knitted grippy fabric, and as an off-roader I’m forever stopping and taking my gloves off for various reasons. I’m looking for an alternative that’s nice and easy to slip on and off- any recommendations? I’ll be buying online as I’m in a remote location.
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Re: The perfect gloves
Two suggestions:Sue60N wrote: ↑9 Oct 2021, 7:57pm I have a pair of sealzskin waterproof cycling gloves- good enough for the winter, contoured for gripping the handlebars, nice slim-fitting- cost me an arm and a leg a few years ago. Problem is when hands are wet/damp with the rain it’s a Herculean wrestle to get them on as the lining is a knitted grippy fabric, and as an off-roader I’m forever stopping and taking my gloves off for various reasons. I’m looking for an alternative that’s nice and easy to slip on and off- any recommendations? I’ll be buying online as I’m in a remote location.
1. Use a synthetic liner glove - makes it much easier to slide the outer glove on and off
2. Neoprene gloves. Effective but sweaty.
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A liner glove!! What a brilliant suggestion- I think you’ve solved my problem- thsnkyou
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I've bought several pairs of these over the years.
https://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-l ... e=90739603
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Ha, Karrimor, bet they've never seen Accrington. Still, I might try some I've always had problems with sweaty hands sticking in gloves, especially if you forget to hold the inner liner in place before removal.
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You used to be able to get silk or synthetic liners intended for skiers if you want a bit of heat too.
Not bought any recently so not up to date with suppliers
Not bought any recently so not up to date with suppliers
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Undoubtedly the Karrimor gloves will be made in China rather than Acci these days and I’m sure silk ones come from China too- i must say the idea of silk liners quite appeal but first I’ll check out whether there’s such a thing as extra fine wool liners
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To enable easier removal of outers, I'd strongly recommend synthetic. They slide on far more easily than wool. Not tried silk.
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I have a pair of inexpensive suede leather gloves I bought from a garden centre on the Oxford ring road. They are very tough, a good close fit and work well for all autumn & winter weather except prolonged rain. They're a well-known brand, although I don't recall the name as I cut out the label soon after I bought them for about a tenner. Brilliant - wouldn't be without them.
S
(on the look out for Armageddon, on board a Brompton nano & ever-changing Moultons)
(on the look out for Armageddon, on board a Brompton nano & ever-changing Moultons)
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Sound great- I could do a bit of foraging with those gloves too
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I use Manual handling gloves can be bought from your local hardware store for about £2, but agree with Simon that Gardening gloves would do the trick.
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Is there a perfect glove? For every ride?
I have several pairs and the ones I use are chosen with the weather conditions of the day.
It is like the the perfect bike. Different bikes suit different rides. One needs more than one! With or without guards for instance.
I have several pairs and the ones I use are chosen with the weather conditions of the day.
It is like the the perfect bike. Different bikes suit different rides. One needs more than one! With or without guards for instance.
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It's the rich what gets the pleasure
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It's the poor what gets the blame
It's the rich what gets the pleasure
Isn't it a blooming shame?