Which gloves?

RyanWilson
RyanWilson Posts: 155
edited July 2011 in MTB buying advice
Which gloves are best for a budget of about £15?

my current grips hurt my hands whilst riding, would it be better to simply buy some gloves or just change the grips?
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  • Gazlar
    Gazlar Posts: 8,083
    Its very much a feel thing, sounds more like the grip pattern you have at the moment, what grips/gloves do you use currently?

    If you decide on changing gloves then have a look at stif, 661 comps and fox attacks come in at 15-17 quid reduced. I think however finding a grip that suits you may help more
    Mountain biking is like sex.......more fun when someone else is getting hurt
    Amy
    Farnsworth
    Zapp
  • RyanWilson
    RyanWilson Posts: 155
    I currently just have the standard grips that came on my bike when i got it, i dont currently have any gloves so im looking at getting them anyway. superstar grips?
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Gloves come in all sorts of different cuts, from different manufacturers. It would be pointless in listening to another rider's opinion, since his hands may differ from yours.
  • Gazlar
    Gazlar Posts: 8,083
    Ahh If you dont have gloves then there may ie the problem. before you change grips then try riding with some gloves. Like yeehaa says they are very much a feel thing though. The Fox's and 661's suggested are good quality kit, but for a first set of gloves I went to a LBS and tried on several pairs. When I found a pair I liked, i then trawled the net and found them cheaper.
    Mountain biking is like sex.......more fun when someone else is getting hurt
    Amy
    Farnsworth
    Zapp
  • Vally7
    Vally7 Posts: 120
    Think you definitely need to get some gloves before changing the grips. I find most mtb grips uncomfortable if I don't wear gloves. Plus you'll appreciate this more if you fall off.

    Regarding which ones to get the best thing is to go to a bike shop and try them on. The feel, fit and comfort caries tremendously from glove to glove and person to person. I wanted some Fox gloves but after trying half their range found a cheaper pair of Endura Full Monty to be more comfortable.
  • Bike-Spy
    Bike-Spy Posts: 18
    The Specialized BG Pro gloves are quite highly rated and on sale at the moment from Evans for £16.99 (reduced from £27.99) :shock: - see here http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/bg-pro-mitt-ec028029
  • chemicalviking
    chemicalviking Posts: 284
    i got some fox "digit" gloves off an ebay store for £13.99 inc delivery :wink:
    http://veloviewer.com/SigImage.php?a=16 ... ij&z=a.png
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    There's a Dakine pair- Drafter or Nomad I think- that CRC do for about £8, that is quite nice.

    But otherwise, see if you can find a Fox you like the look of in your budget, they make gloves that work, last, and don't cost the earth. Most companies can only manage one or two out of the three it seems.
    Uncompromising extremist

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