Castelli gloves

mlgt

I have been debating which pair of gloves to go for and wanted some thoughts on owners of Castelli Chiro vs the Nano XT. I will throw in the lightness glove in there for arguments sake

I commute in all weathers and my endura gloves recently took the brunt of an accident so some of the stitching has come loose. Ive done some DIY on the gloves and it will hold, but after 3 seasons I think I can allow myself a new pair of gloves.

Granted the Chiro 3 retail for £51, Nano is £27.50 and the Lightness is at £25.50. Is the Chiro worth the extra?

To throw a curveball I do like the look of Rapha Pro team Gloves, but only because Im yet to make my first rapha purchase :P

Thanking in advance for advice/reviews and suggestions of other gloves. Hoping to make a purchase this week

bendertherobot

The lightness are lovely. I wear them often. But they are not warm gloves. Indeed, defeet dura are much warmer (at a tenner). If you want warmth the Chiro will be best.

mlgt

Thanks Bender. Any other castelli glove owners perhaps have gone down the same path for gloves?

mattsaw

I haven't been impressed. After two pairs both of which basically fell apart within a year.

veronese68

I've got some Sportful Essential Windstopper gloves, cheaper version of Castelli? I used them for most of last winter and they held up pretty well. They are warm enough until it gets well below freezing as I recall. Warm in what was showing as 4'C today. I have quite long fingers and the XXL is just long enough without being stupidly baggy as many XXL or XXXL gloves tend to be. I went for the bright yellow so myopic drivers might see me stick my arm out.

eddiefiola

have Castelli Estremo which got me through some -10 rides last year, if I were buying again id buy a layered glove system.

Thigh_burn

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19722510#p19722510]eddiefiola[/url] wrote:

...if I were buying again id buy a layered glove system.

Like what? I've been looking for something like this, but I'm not sure which are best. Am new to this game.

I also like the Rapha Team Pro gloves and they felt great, but can see these layered gloves work best - I've experience of that from skiing.

mlgt

Thanks for the replies and comments. This indeed throws a spanner in the works now and even more confused. Ive since borrowed a pair of waterproof endure winter gloves which made me hands very toasty and warm. But upon taking them off they were a bit moist (ew)

I guess I will head to an bike shop this weekend and try some other ranges. I wish shops would sell sportful gloves. They indeed sound interesting!

Ive decided not to go towards rapha for now and invest the money towards a rapha jacket in time for the winter instead.

eddiefiola

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19722534#p19722534]Thigh_burn[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19722510#p19722510]eddiefiola[/url] wrote:

...if I were buying again id buy a layered glove system.

Like what? I've been looking for something like this, but I'm not sure which are best. Am new to this game.

I also like the Rapha Team Pro gloves and they felt great, but can see these layered gloves work best - I've experience of that from skiing.

Something like Assos http://www.assosfactoryoutlet.com/accessories/gloves-winter.html

Rapha Liners with Winter or Deep Winter http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/merino-liner/product/MLN02

I'm sure there are others and you can just take any liner and size up an overglove (is that a word?)

Edit: Maybe DHB Liner http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-roubaix-liner-glove/ and their Winter glove http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-extreme-winter-glove/

Honestly depends how hot/cold you run and what temp you will ride in.

veronese68

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19722620#p19722620]mlgt[/url] wrote:

I guess I will head to an bike shop this weekend and try some other ranges. I wish shops would sell sportful gloves. They indeed sound interesting!

I got mine from Sigma, not so local for you unfortunately. I will only buy gloves I can try on in a shop as I'm awkward.

imatfaal

Sealskinz (of varying thickness as winter draws in) on top with silk liners (tenner from Amazon) underneath as it gets really cold. There is no point in insulation unless you are water tight - sealskinz gloves are pretty breathable and very waterproof which is a good and rare combo

daniel_b

I appreciate this has only resurfaced due to


But whatever happened to @bendertherobot - I used to enjoy his blog and product reviews, but can see it has not been updated for a while - hope all is good with you dude if you are logging in at all, and you are still enjoying your cycling

ilovegrace

https://www.galibier.cc/product/barrier-black/
I live on the North East coast . /Yorks moors area and ride in all condition.
Apart from torrential rain the Galibier gloves are by far the best glove for winter I have ever used.
Ps
Rode with a friend who works in the Bike trade last week , he was using the Endura glove and at the coffee stop is hands were wet with sweat , mine however were toasty warm and dry . (Smug I know !! )
regars
ILG