Gloves

ej2320

I'm looking for a new pair of gloves and there's several features I want
My old gloves were thin and while this was good the skin at the base of my fingers would get very sore

So I'm after full finger gloves that are not too bulky and have decent ventalation and wicking
I don't really want any protection on the knuckle or back of the hand but padding at the base of the fingers would be ideal

I've looked at the TLD XC glove and the Royal Quantum, anyone tried these or can recommend others?

Thanks

pesky_jones

Maybe look into hand cream petal Or you could do some manual labour for a while, then your hands would sort themseleves out.

Sorry, couldnt help myself. Erm I guess trial and error is needed, but go cheap as I end up replacing gloves quite often. Maybe its because I fall off too much

CitizenLee

I have two pairs of Royal gloves and both give me sweat rashes on the wrist and back of hand. Nice gloves otherwise though, but I just ride in my bare hands as in addition to the rash I find gloves also give me hand cramps from over gripping to compensate for the lack of "bar feel".

arran77

Pesky Jones wrote:

Maybe look into hand cream petal Or you could do some manual labour for a while, then your hands would sort themseleves out.

We've all heard how you toughen your hands up :P

ej2320 wrote:

I've looked at the LTD XC glove and the Royal Quantum, anyone tried these or can recommend others?

I've got the Royal Quantum's and they're decent enough gloves, fairly light weight so the ventilation should be good but they don't offer too much in the way of protection.

felix.london

My Royal gloves lasted about 10 rides before the stitching started coming apart. Guess it was just a duff pair.

Use a pair of Fox Dirt Paw for DH and a 661 (Raji?) for other stuff. Both seem fine

lawman

I've used various gloves over the years, my royals weren't great, my 661 Rajis lasted 5 minutes. I really like Fox gloves, seem to last pretty well though the cuff straps can be a bit fragile on some. I've just bought some of their ranger gloves and loving them so far, so much so I've ordered another pair!

coulddobetter

Endura mt500

pesky_jones

arran77 wrote:

Pesky Jones wrote:

Maybe look into hand cream petal Or you could do some manual labour for a while, then your hands would sort themseleves out.

We've all heard how you toughen your hands up :P

I've heard its good for a sore throat as well.

This is all getting a bit cruddy, all though I'm sure EJ joesnt mind getting down and dirty - its why he needs gloves.

Long_Time_Lurker

Fox Sidewinders...good 3 season gloves.
Provide enough grip, protection and comfort for everything (except falling in rock gardens and -15 winter mornings).

arran77

Pesky Jones wrote:

arran77 wrote:

Pesky Jones wrote:

Maybe look into hand cream petal Or you could do some manual labour for a while, then your hands would sort themseleves out.

We've all heard how you toughen your hands up :P

I've heard its good for a sore throat as well.

This is all getting a bit cruddy, all though I'm sure EJ joesnt mind getting down and dirty - its why he needs gloves.

ej2320

Pesky Jones wrote:

arran77 wrote:

Pesky Jones wrote:

Maybe look into hand cream petal Or you could do some manual labour for a while, then your hands would sort themseleves out.

We've all heard how you toughen your hands up :P

I've heard its good for a sore throat as well.

This is all getting a bit cruddy, all though I'm sure EJ joesnt mind getting down and dirty - its why he needs gloves.

Livens up the forum I suppose

Thanks for all the suggestions, I hadn't been too keen on the 661 gloves anyway
I'll take a look at Fox and Endura, the MT500 might be a good call

It would seem the Quantum won't offer that bit of padding I'm after
(My current gloves are 100% ride something)

coulddobetter

Mt 500 I went for after a lot of searching. Well made and just feel right.

lostboysaint

661 Comp for the summer. Very light, loads of feel, just about enough protection and very cool (circulation of air, not Fonzieesque!)

WindyG

My preferred choice of gloves are TLD XC do everything you would expect of a lightweight XC glove, my others are 661 Rev's which are ok for light summer use and a pair of Fox Rangers which as as good as the TLD's just don't look as good.