Mitts for long distance

ugo.santalucia
ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
edited June 2017 in Road buying advice
Something that cushions the palms a bit more... I get sore hands after 8-9 hours

No Assos, no Rapha please I am no millionaire
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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,319
    Best value for money?
    Double gel tape.
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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    PBlakeney wrote:
    Best value for money?
    Double gel tape.

    Not sure... I can't gel over the hoods and I can't spend all my time on the drops/tops. I tried silicone gel under the wrap in the past and didn't seem to do much

    Are these worth the extra or just a pair of gloves with a big sounding name?

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-arenbe ... er-gloves/
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  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    Don't fall into the trap of thinking 'expensive = comfort'. Gloves are such a personal thing that it's almost impossible for anyone to recommend anything useful.
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    Imposter wrote:
    Don't fall into the trap of thinking 'expensive = comfort'. Gloves are such a personal thing that it's almost impossible for anyone to recommend anything useful.

    I agree... I was thinking if they brand them as Arenberg, they might have some extra gel or cuscioning or something, over the standard ones.
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  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    Imposter wrote:
    Don't fall into the trap of thinking 'expensive = comfort'. Gloves are such a personal thing that it's almost impossible for anyone to recommend anything useful.

    I agree... I was thinking if they brand them as Arenberg, they might have some extra gel or cuscioning or something, over the standard ones.

    Well they might have - but they still have to fit you first...
  • super_davo
    super_davo Posts: 1,221
    In my experience its less a case of how much padding mitts have and more a case a whether the padding is in the right place for you and the way you grip the bars.

    So very personal thing.

    Though for what it's worth, Sportful Bodyfit hit that sweet spot for me, and are comparatively reasonably priced. Also I don't like Velcro tabs on mitts as they should be close fitted enough not to need them; they just come open and irritate you nose if you use them to wipe it...
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,319
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    Imposter wrote:
    Don't fall into the trap of thinking 'expensive = comfort'. Gloves are such a personal thing that it's almost impossible for anyone to recommend anything useful.

    I agree... I was thinking if they brand them as Arenberg, they might have some extra gel or cuscioning or something, over the standard ones.
    All I can tell you is that the padding is pretty thin on the Corsa Rossos. Not what you want to hear, but my favourites are Rapha Classics. At half price. Don't know about the new versions.
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  • andcp
    andcp Posts: 644
    I have used several pairs of these (still using two pairs) and found them excellent for longer distances/times: https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/11970 ... oCjSbw_wcB
    Robust and well padded IMO. They've just bought out a modified version but I have no experience of them.
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  • The_Wicker_Man
    The_Wicker_Man Posts: 338
    Rapha Brevet, yes expensive but good and they are designed for long distance rides.
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    Andcp wrote:
    I have used several pairs of these (still using two pairs) and found them excellent for longer distances/times: https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/11970 ... oCjSbw_wcB
    Robust and well padded IMO. They've just bought out a modified version but I have no experience of them.

    No sizes available
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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    Looking for inspiration from those who go the full distance, but can't find any.... :roll:

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  • stevie63
    stevie63 Posts: 481
    How about no mitts? It's usually the mitts themselves that cause the discomfort. Many audaxers don't bother with them for that reason. Failing that I hear good things about the Specialized Grail Mitts because they put the padding in the hollow of your hand.
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    stevie63 wrote:
    How about no mitts? It's usually the mitts themselves that cause the discomfort. Many audaxers don't bother with them for that reason. Failing that I hear good things about the Specialized Grail Mitts because they put the padding in the hollow of your hand.

    They are both options. The part that hurts the most is bottom of the palm opposite to the thumb... the Grail has no padding at all there and neither do my current (in fariness quite old) mitts
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  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    endura fs260 aerogel mitts work for me. Can be very subjective though and a lot will depend on how hard one is riding (I tend to press harder when at the limit).
  • step83
    step83 Posts: 4,170
    Picked up some Louis Garneau biogels the other week, used them a few times pads seem to work well on my hands.

    https://www.evanscycles.com/louis-garne ... t-EV225199
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  • letap73
    letap73 Posts: 1,608
    How about these?

    http://galibier.cc/product/campionissimo/
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    Not looking for trendy looking mitts. Anyone has positive experience with some, riding over 8 hours?
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  • gsk82
    gsk82 Posts: 3,599
    PBlakeney wrote:
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    Imposter wrote:
    Don't fall into the trap of thinking 'expensive = comfort'. Gloves are such a personal thing that it's almost impossible for anyone to recommend anything useful.

    I agree... I was thinking if they brand them as Arenberg, they might have some extra gel or cuscioning or something, over the standard ones.
    All I can tell you is that the padding is pretty thin on the Corsa Rossos. Not what you want to hear, but my favourites are Rapha Classics. At half price. Don't know about the new versions.

    Wait for a rapha sale and get the classic mitt. I've had pairs last 3 seasons and they're only a tenner more than most mitts when on sale.
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  • on-yer-bike
    on-yer-bike Posts: 2,974
    Tom Boonen rode Paris Roubaix bare handed but I guess that's only six hours.Try the new Rapha Brevet mitts https://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/brevet- ... ct/BIM01XX
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  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    edited June 2017
    For my 12hr tt on sunday i wore nalini mits every thing else hurt even my eyelashes but not my palms. I use the same mits for stress reliving wheels as they protect the base of my thumb.
    http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    Did I mention no Rapha? I m sure I did
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  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    I mentioned nalini?
    http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.
  • Alex99
    Alex99 Posts: 1,407
    Imposter wrote:
    Don't fall into the trap of thinking 'expensive = comfort'. Gloves are such a personal thing that it's almost impossible for anyone to recommend anything useful.

    Bang on advice. Order a dozen pairs from a major online supplier and send 11 back.
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    The Specialized ones are all generally good. The Louis Garneau ones linked above are good too - I have a pair of them as does my son and they are good when its really hot because they breathe well. I have some old Altura ones that are good too but I dont rate the newer ones I have tried.

    I have worn all the above on several Audax rides each and no problems at all.

    One time I tried 85ish miles without gloves at all and two of my fingers went numb for a fortnight last year... Not going to try that again on a long ride.

    As others have said, its the placement of the pads thats most important.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,319
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    Did I mention no Rapha? I m sure I did
    Even if it is the correct answer?
    :lol::lol::lol: Sales man, sales.
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  • milemuncher1
    milemuncher1 Posts: 1,472
    The best mits I ever had were a pair of Campagnolo numbers, in about 1986. They were the most comfy, well made, padded ( but not too padded as to cause cramps) gloves I've ever owned. I bought them from a long departed LBS, and I've never found a pair of mits as good since. Oddly, the best long distance worthy mits I currently own, are a pair of cheapo Aldi Team GB mits, I bought a few months back. They cost next to nothing, but do the job better than some 50 quid numbers I've had since last year.
  • glynrs2
    glynrs2 Posts: 4,143
    Milemuncher1 wrote:
    Oddly, the best long distance worthy mits I currently own, are a pair of cheapo Aldi Team GB mits, I bought a few months back. They cost next to nothing, but do the job better than some 50 quid numbers I've had since last year.

    I have found these surprisingly good too. I think they were £2.99 and don't look like they are that well made, but are more comfortable than others many times the price. Wish I had bought some more.
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    I think I am going to give the Spesc Grail a try... it might well be that the pad in the middle means I don't actually rub the bottom of the palm on the bars... AND 15 quid reduced price at Edinburgh cycles seems a pretty good deal... although in red only...

    Oh well
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  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    stevie63 wrote:
    How about no mitts? It's usually the mitts themselves that cause the discomfort.

    Spot on. I fell into the trap of thinking padded mitts would help and it just made matters worse. Expecting a mm or two of material to absorb 10's of N of load is fanciful too - but it will cause pressure points. The truth is you just need to HTFU - ride enough on rough surfaces and your hands, like your butt, will adapt. Additionally, you need to think about how much weight you're bearing through your hands - I'm sure, as part of my 4-5 hour bike fit, demonstrating that there wasn't much load on my hands was part of the testing. Finally (and I doubt this is an issue for you), run wider tyres at lower pressures.

    If that doesn't work, buy Rapha :wink:


    ETA - i would always wear gloves of some sort to protect my hands in a fall though.
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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    meanredspider wrote:
    stevie63 wrote:
    How about no mitts? It's usually the mitts themselves that cause the discomfort.

    Spot on. I fell into the trap of thinking padded mitts would help and it just made matters worse. Expecting a mm or two of material to absorb 10's of N of load is fanciful too - but it will cause pressure points. The truth is you just need to HTFU - ride enough on rough surfaces and your hands, like your butt, will adapt. Additionally, you need to think about how much weight you're bearing through your hands - I'm sure, as part of my 4-5 hour bike fit, demonstrating that there wasn't much load on my hands was part of the testing. Finally (and I doubt this is an issue for you), run wider tyres at lower pressures.

    If that doesn't work, buy Rapha :wink:


    ETA - i would always wear gloves of some sort to protect my hands in a fall though.

    Well, I am not going to tweak with my bike position 12 days before a 400 km Audax, am I? It seems to work with my back and neck, so that's the main concern.
    It might well be that my current mitts have seen better days
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