Gloves

[SpokeyDokey]

Any good (fingerless) gloves recommendations please? Or even just what to look for.

Budget not a particular issue but I like good value and things that both work and last.

I am baffled by the choice!

Thanks in advance.

 

[uclown2002]

I'm quite fond of specialized gloves.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/bg-gel-mitt-ec032761

 

[coffeejo]

My Altura Synergy mitts are comfy.

 

[vickster]

Buy some that fit and have as little stitching as possible, especially around the thumb

I wouldn't buy Pearl Izumi again, even though most of their clothing is top notch

I'd go to a bike shop and try some on and buy the most comfy ones

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Ta for replies.

Toddled off to Evans for a try-on session. Just as well, if I had ordered online I would have gone for Large - I needed Extra Large.

Got these:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/bg-comp-mitt-ec028030

On offer, fit nice and worked well on my ride this afternoon.

They had a more thickly padded gel model also on offer but it felt too thick - Evans staff very helpful; they set the turbo-trainer up for me to try out my gloves!

 

[derrick]

Bought these last week.http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-s-rosso-corsa-short-finger-glove/
used them today for the first time and they are the dogs *******

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Bought these last week.http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-s-rosso-corsa-short-finger-glove/
used them today for the first time and they are the dogs *******

Expensive - some of the reviews aren't too good re: durability.

 

[derrick]

Expensive - some of the reviews aren't too good re: durability.

We will see.

 

[400bhp]

Aldi.

Waste of time spending money on expensive mitts.

 

[slowmotion]

My Specialized BG mitts seem to be lasting pretty well. The Endura mitts that they replaced started falling apart within three weeks of purchase.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I'm quite fond of specialized gloves.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/bg-gel-mitt-ec032761

+1 in the women's version.

 

[Plax]

Aldi.

Waste of time spending money on expensive mitts.

Or Lidl.
80% of my gloves are either from Aldi or Lidl. They are very comfy and do the job nicely. Added bonus they are cheap enough not to bother you so much when you get chain oil all over them or forget one somewhere. I find gloves can be a bit like socks in that respect.

 

[FreeFlow Bikes]

Don't go for too slack a glove as the glove will stretch a little after several rides.

 

[Davidc]

Lidl

There isn't an Aldi in Taunton.