Comfortable Gel Gloves

jimmyt-11

Im after some really comfortable gel gloves that I can use on a London to Paris trip... please advise

Spudboy

Specialized BG gel mitts.

redvision

Spudboy wrote:

Specialized BG gel mitts.

Another vote for these.
Very comfortable and excellent value.
My only complaint is the little open bit/hole when you have fastened the velcro - this means you get a nice little tan spot whilst the rest of the hand stays untanned

meanredspider

Careful that the gel pads don't cause pressure points. Having tried this route, these days I'd focus on the bar wrap.

jimmyt-11

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19682821#p19682821]meanredspider[/url] wrote:

Careful that the gel pads don't cause pressure points. Having tried this route, these days I'd focus on the bar wrap.

you mean replace the bar tape and then use no gloves?

iron-clover

Endura aerogel.
I've had the Mk1 versions for 4 years now, and granted the gel pads are now falling out of their mesh restraints, but the Mk 2 versions look sturdier and if anything more comfortable. I'll be buying a pair next month for sure.

meanredspider

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19682950#p19682950]jimmyt-11[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19682821#p19682821]meanredspider[/url] wrote:

Careful that the gel pads don't cause pressure points. Having tried this route, these days I'd focus on the bar wrap.

you mean replace the bar tape and then use no gloves?

No - I'd always use gloves to avoid hand gravel rash. But use a friendlier bar tape

defycomp2

Try GripGrab gloves. Their sizing is spot on.

keef66

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19683304#p19683304]DefyComp2[/url] wrote:

Try GripGrab gloves. Their sizing is spot on.

Well I went for size L based on their chart, and after several rides I'm forced to conclude they are too big. There's too much material / padding bunching in the palm and between my fingers when I hold the bars and my hands are aching after an hour. Back to my tatty BG mitts till I find something better.

rafletcher

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19682950#p19682950]jimmyt-11[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19682821#p19682821]meanredspider[/url] wrote:

Careful that the gel pads don't cause pressure points. Having tried this route, these days I'd focus on the bar wrap.

you mean replace the bar tape and then use no gloves?

Use unpadded mitts, and a cushion bar tape, and maybe gel pads under the tape.

jimmyt-11

so based on the advise here I think im best replacing the bar tape first, or indeed overwrapping what I have at the moment. and see what its like with my current gloves.

if I still have issues I will look at the specialized or the endure gloves.

DKay

Another vote for Specialized BG mitts; I don't use anything other make of glove in the summer. The SL Pro gloves with the unpadded Pittards leather palm are especially lovely.