Oh wise and educated lot....

FyPunK
FyPunK Posts: 160
edited April 2009 in Commuting chat
I am looking at getting some decent mitts, I have grown to like the Endura brand and the mitt I am thinking of is the FS260 Aerogel, it has a good review on here but I was hoping some of you have them and can give me an idea what you think of them or perhaps an alternative.
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Given the weather get fingerless. I like specialized fingerless ones that have that big Ulnar nerve padding, no cramp for me...
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    I'm not a massive fan of Endura kit. Used it when I first started commuting etc. I'm a big fan of the Specialized mitts and Castelli ones:

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Castelli_Pro_Gel_Light_Short_Finger_Gloves/5360042337/
  • FyPunK
    FyPunK Posts: 160
    DDD, which spesh ones are you using?
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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    Mmm. In my experience Spec clothes fall apart slightly too readily (not the shoes, mind you, those are excellent). Whereas Endura can be at the bottom end of the high quality kit available, and as such is rather better value than some of the "sexier" brands. There's probably not a whole lot of difference though.

    I had the full fingered gloves by endura and they were pretty good. The palm padding isn't as deep as some, but then it didn't squish to the shape of the bars and become useless either. They met their demise on tarmac.
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    jashburnham wrote:
    I'm not a massive fan of Endura kit. Used it when I first started commuting etc. I'm a big fan of the Specialized mitts and Castelli ones:

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Castelli_Pro_Gel_Light_Short_Finger_Gloves/5360042337/
    Funnily enough I've also got some of those castellis (and some of the rosso corsas, and the van looys, but I digress) and they're pretty good. I now have a bazillion pairs of gloves for all weathers and temperatures: for me it makes a big difference in comfort
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    JonGinge wrote:
    jashburnham wrote:
    I'm not a massive fan of Endura kit. Used it when I first started commuting etc. I'm a big fan of the Specialized mitts and Castelli ones:

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Castelli_Pro_Gel_Light_Short_Finger_Gloves/5360042337/
    Funnily enough I've also got some of those castellis (and some of the rosso corsas, and the van looys, but I digress) and they're pretty good. I now have a bazillion pairs of gloves for all weathers and temperatures: for me it makes a big difference in comfort

    +1

    Too many gloves to mention!
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    I have some Endura winter gloves which are okay, not desperately warm and quite stiff, and the grippy bits designed to ensure grip when braking and changing gear wore off after only a couple of hundred miles! They seem decent and solid but I wouldn't necessarily recommend or buy again.
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    Big selection at Probikekit.com. Don't be put off the cheap price of the PBK own brand ones. They're good.
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  • sarajoy
    sarajoy Posts: 1,675
    Ooh.

    Might do that.

    All my fingerless gloves are too big around the wrist, even the "small" ones - like they do up but are a bit deformed with only a cm of velcro being used!
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    edited April 2009
    I have slim feminine wrists and my fingerless gloves are Spesh ones with a good sized velcro bit, pretty cheap, comfy and they haven't fallen apart yet!
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    FyPunK wrote:
    DDD, which spesh ones are you using?

    http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/SBC ... spid=39543

    If it doesn't work then this:

    http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en& ... 1&ct=title

    I've had mine about 3 years now, the sticthing is starting to flake and that smell may diminish after the wash but not go away. Still they're better and more comfortable than any replacement glove I've bought...

    Gonna just get another pair.
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    biondino wrote:
    I have slim feminine wrists and my fingerless gloves are Spesh ones, pretty cheap, comfy and they haven't fallen apart yet!

    "You have a woman's hand!"
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  • Christophe3967
    Christophe3967 Posts: 1,200
    This winter I've had dhb, Gore and Spesh. None of them have been any good, esp the dhb one which fell apart very quickly. I have now bought some Assos 851s in the sale and put them away in the back of the wardrobe for next winter.
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    I used the LewisKit base layer and outer layer gloves this winter. Very happy with them. Just don't get too small a fit, otherwise you will reduce the circulation and get cold hands.
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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    itboffin wrote:
    biondino wrote:
    I have slim feminine wrists and my fingerless gloves are Spesh ones, pretty cheap, comfy and they haven't fallen apart yet!

    "You have a woman's hand!"
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  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    I've got a fair selection of gloves but for cheap and excellent

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Pearl_Izumi_Elite_Gel_Event_Glove/5360041846/

    I've got the previous years model... very nice glove built to last and comfy
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Why do you need gloves at this time of year? It's toasty warm out!
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  • sarajoy
    sarajoy Posts: 1,675
    I've grown to like the feel of them as opposed to the handbar...

    ....and maybe I think they look cool
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Why do you need gloves at this time of year? It's toasty warm out!

    i find they are good padding for longer rides though for commuting no i'd not bother.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Why do you need gloves at this time of year? It's toasty warm out!

    Well you need mitts!
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Fell off once without gloves on. Took the skin off the heel of my hand. Took ages to heal and made typing painful. Don't want that again
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  • fossyant
    fossyant Posts: 2,549
    Spesh BG Pro for long rides/weekends.

    Just some reasonable ones for commuting.

    I spent years riding without mits, had one or two spills and cuts to hands, but now that I'm commuting in heavy traffic, it's worth using them to prevent nasty gravel rash - it's not nice picking stones out of your hand when embedded..... :shock:
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Why do you need gloves at this time of year? It's toasty warm out!
    What hits the ground/grazes cars first?

    Besides, its NOT toasty warm. We had frost Sunday night.
  • rally200
    rally200 Posts: 646
    Recently got the Spec BG sport mitt - seems good so far (one use only) can pick em up for £8-10.

    Had the full finger Spec defledt - they're pretty good for cold mornings windproof but not to thick - but the synthetic leather gives up pretty quick on your lever finger- tips - especially if wet - but that obviously isn't a problem with mitts
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Hmmmmm... I suppose they'd stop you cutting your hands. Be the least of my worries falling off though! By the same token I guess you ought to ensure your entire body is clad in fabric of some kind... each time I've had an unscheduled dismount it's been arms and legs that have suffered.

    Also, being too hot makes me grumpy. So there. :D
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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Hmmmmm... I suppose they'd stop you cutting your hands. Be the least of my worries falling off though! By the same token I guess you ought to ensure your entire body is clad in fabric of some kind... each time I've had an unscheduled dismount it's been arms and legs that have suffered.

    Also, being too hot makes me grumpy. So there. :D

    Well, you say that, but try typing or writing with road rash on your palms. Alternatively, try cycling with road rash on your palms. You can get on with life with a scuffed hip or shoulder or something, but with hands is suprisingly tough. Lot of nerve endings in the hands, compared to the other bits of your body you might get road rash on.

    But yes, whereas shorts leave my legs more prone to road rash, I chose to wear them in summer. I guess that my hands don't get too hot, or it they do it doesn't bother me. We all have to balance comfort and all that.
  • White Line
    White Line Posts: 887
    I have them, and have no complaints. :)

    Well, except for one. I want those loopy pull me off things. :(
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  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    LIT gloves are really important imo if you come off and get gravel/road dirt in your hands it wil fu<k your hands up something cruel... plus it's comfy

    words like gangrene get mentioned far too much.. the stuff gets ingrained and you get spazz hands in bad cases obviously

    it's the same principal with motorbikes you go fast your hands will shred
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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    Whoa - gangrene?

    I'm going to get kevlar gloves immediately. In fact, I'm going to cycle wearing this from now on. I'm sure you would stay cool given a supply of dry ice.

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  • White Line
    White Line Posts: 887
    Always Tyred wrote:
    Whoa - gangrene?

    I'm going to get kevlar gloves immediately. In fact, I'm going to cycle wearing this from now on. I'm sure you would stay cool given a supply of dry ice.

    ed_3.JPG
    How much does it weigh?
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