Summer mitts advice please...!!

itchieritchie
itchieritchie Posts: 332
edited April 2010 in Road buying advice
With the onset of last winter, I lost ONE mitt. Bright blue Specialized BG Sport or something I think.

Did the job but annoyed that the velcro gave up the ghost quite quickly and just never stuck the wrist tab on securely, leaving the thing flapping about like a chicken facing the chop!

Don't know if anyone's had the same problem, but if so then maybe I'll steer clear of Specialized mitts.

Quite liking the Gore Retro Tech Mitts....mmmm....but obviously expensive.

http://www.cycling-review.co.uk/review/ ... ts-review/

Other comfy/funky options out there? Any bones you can throw me much appreciated....!! 8)

Comments

  • nferrar
    nferrar Posts: 2,511
    Not had an issue with the velcro on my Spesh gloves (have 2 pairs of long fingered and 3 pairs of short-fingered, varying from 3 years to 6 months old). Recently bought some long-fingered Giro Monaco gloves and they're nice but I still think the Spesh ones have the edge.
  • bigpikle
    bigpikle Posts: 1,690
    my Endura mitts are rubbish and fell apart in no time....currently looking at the Spec BG stuff or perhaps Giro LX's
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  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    My Etxeondo mitts don't have a wrist tab, so they're very comfy. The new Prendas ones look a very similar design.
  • storck
    storck Posts: 64
    Giro Monaco got them from Wiggle very good mitts great padding.
  • Monkeypump
    Monkeypump Posts: 1,528
    I've got Specialized mitts and the velcro is fine after a year or so use (mtb & road). Gel is pretty comfy too, so would buy again.
  • itchieritchie
    itchieritchie Posts: 332
    Thanks guys, picked these up today though;

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... t-ec018179

    No substitute for trying something on physically, and when I did, well I guess I just have Spesh hands. Most important for me, there's no seam on the inside of the thumb to cause irritation.

    Pricy but like a helmet, just one of those things you shouldn't scrimp on. Monkeypump and nferrar, hoping the velcro holds up this time. Felt a bit more confident getting these after reading your posts.

    Cheers
  • guilliano
    guilliano Posts: 5,495
    I've always been happy with Endura FS260 aerogel mitts, but want a pair of Giro Monaco mitts for this summer. They are just sooooooo comfy.
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  • akkers
    akkers Posts: 140
    I actually have the Gore Retro gloves and theyre fantastic. About the same price as you have those Spesh ones down for aswell.
  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    Endura FS260 aerogel here as well, only picked them up two weeks ago, and really like them!
  • Chris James
    Chris James Posts: 1,040
    Squillinossett wrote:
    Endura FS260 aerogel here as well, only picked them up two weeks ago, and really like them!
    #

    I have a pair too, they are okay but I find them a bit bulky.
  • fungus_the_muffin_man
    fungus_the_muffin_man Posts: 1,608
    I have some Giro bravo mitts. I've had them for a full year now and decided I need to change them as they just aren't doing the trick for me.

    I was looking at these babies
    Mavic infinity gloves

    They seem goo if a bit pricey. Has anyone used these?
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  • Leesykoi
    Leesykoi Posts: 338
    Fungus The Muffin Man wrote:
    I have some Giro bravo mitts. I've had them for a full year now and decided I need to change them as they just aren't doing the trick for me.

    I was looking at these babies
    Mavic infinity gloves

    They seem goo if a bit pricey. Has anyone used these?

    Buy them 'Bananaman' you know you want to ??!!! :wink:
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  • fungus_the_muffin_man
    fungus_the_muffin_man Posts: 1,608
    Leesykoi wrote:
    Fungus The Muffin Man wrote:
    I have some Giro bravo mitts. I've had them for a full year now and decided I need to change them as they just aren't doing the trick for me.

    I was looking at these babies
    Mavic infinity gloves

    They seem goo if a bit pricey. Has anyone used these?

    Buy them 'Bananaman' you know you want to ??!!! :wink:

    If I do I'll get them in white as I haven't got any yellow kit to wear them with. Yet! :lol:
    Bianchi. There are no alternatives only compromises!
    I RIDE A KONA CADABRA -would you like to come and have a play with my magic link?
  • willbevan
    willbevan Posts: 1,241
    I had some spesh BG ones, two seasons and they are still holding tight with the velcro, had a seem go slightly now mind you but after 2 years still very good condition (and a quick sow up sorted the seam)

    If it went quickly I would of been tempted to send it back!, presume its to late
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  • Nuggs
    Nuggs Posts: 1,804
    Fungus The Muffin Man wrote:
    Leesykoi wrote:
    Fungus The Muffin Man wrote:
    I have some Giro bravo mitts. I've had them for a full year now and decided I need to change them as they just aren't doing the trick for me.

    I was looking at these babies
    Mavic infinity gloves

    They seem goo if a bit pricey. Has anyone used these?

    Buy them 'Bananaman' you know you want to ??!!! :wink:

    If I do I'll get them in white as I haven't got any yellow kit to wear them with. Yet! :lol:
    For the authentic Bananaman look, you need blue kit to go with yellow gloves and shoes...

    To the OP: my Spesh BG Mitts were awful as the velcro died after only a few months. I'm going order some of the Prendas ones.

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