Specialized BG Gel Mitts

pete54
pete54 Posts: 488
edited May 2010 in Road buying advice
I bought a pair of these a couple of months ago and the stitching is coming apart in a few places. I'm going to send them back, but was just wondering if anyone else has had the same problem so I can decide on a refund (and buy something else) or a replacement.

Pete

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  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    My wife has a pair and they are great, in my opinion. In fact I have started to nick them every now and then when I can get away with it. They still look mint after 3 months of regular use so you might have been unlucky.
  • specializedone
    specializedone Posts: 34
    I bought a pair in June 08 and still use them.

    The gel pads gave softened/all but disappeared but they are still very comfortable and have survived regular w/machine treatment at 30 degrees.

    No unravelling of any threads at all - I would definetely buy again.
  • pete54
    pete54 Posts: 488
    Bobbinogs wrote:
    Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 4:56 pm Post subject:
    My wife has a pair and they are great, in my opinion. In fact I have started to nick them every now and then when I can get away with it. They still look mint after 3 months of regular use so you might have been unlucky.

    Thanks. I bought them on recommendations from here, so maybe I'll try another pair and see if they are any better made. I haven't even washed them yet.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Mine are still fine after 3 years and numerous washes. If I come off the bike and trash them, I'll buy another pair. I suspect you have a duff pair.
  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    I went through 2 pairs in one season and gave up.

    Others love them.

    We must be unlucky :cry:
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Mine are fine, too.
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  • pete54
    pete54 Posts: 488
    Thanks all. I've sent them back for a replacement and will see how I get on with the next pair.
  • GraemeT
    GraemeT Posts: 155
    Yes, i noticed mine are coming apart at a seam yesterday. It's not much but its annoying.

    My girlfriends are also coming apart, but at a different seam.
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  • pete54
    pete54 Posts: 488
    GraemeT wrote:
    Yes, i noticed mine are coming apart at a seam yesterday. It's not much but its annoying.

    My girlfriends are also coming apart, but at a different seam.

    It's only in small areas on mine, but once they start coming unravelled I can't see it being long before they fall apart.

    It didn't cost me anything to send them back as Edinburgh Cycle Co-op gave me a freepost address, so I'll try another pair. If they're no good I'll get a refund.
  • majormantra
    majormantra Posts: 2,094
    My BG Comps have seen about a year's use and dozens of washes and they're fine apart from worn logos.
  • wombler
    wombler Posts: 85
    I had the same problem after only a few wears. Took them back to Evans and they replaced them. New ones OK so far.
  • Runoutofgears
    Runoutofgears Posts: 348
    I thought they looked a bit flimsy when I bought them but I've had em for a couple of years now an they've been through the wash many times and they are still holding up well.

    I'm always looking for an excuse to buy nicer stuff but these won't play ball.
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