New Style mitts

shipley
shipley Posts: 549
edited March 2018 in Road buying advice
I’ve noticed the pros are wearing new style mitts as opposed to the traditional ones with the Velcro strap at the back of the hand. They look more comfortable.

Has anyone tried them and are they widely available ?

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  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    They're not really 'new' and they are widely available. Have been for a few years, at least. They are no more or less comfortable than any other mitt, IMO...
  • webboo
    webboo Posts: 6,087
    Shipley wrote:
    I’ve noticed the pros are wearing new style mitts as opposed to the traditional ones with the Velcro strap at the back of the hand. They look more comfortable.

    Has anyone tried them and are they widely available ?
    Have you been living in cave for the last 5 years.
  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    Webboo wrote:
    Shipley wrote:
    I’ve noticed the pros are wearing new style mitts as opposed to the traditional ones with the Velcro strap at the back of the hand. They look more comfortable.

    Has anyone tried them and are they widely available ?
    Have you been living in cave for the last 5 years.

    I'd guess Wales or Scotland
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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,291
    Shipley wrote:
    I’ve noticed the pros are wearing new style mitts as opposed to the traditional ones with the Velcro strap at the back of the hand. They look more comfortable.

    Has anyone tried them and are they widely available ?
    As comfortable, less easy to take off, and have been widely available for years.
    I think I got my first Assos pair in that style 12-15 years ago.
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  • thegreatdivide
    thegreatdivide Posts: 5,807
    I love them. Great for modulating the brakes on my disc equipped 650b, when I’m mashing out a top FTP on Zwift.
  • mankybianchi
    mankybianchi Posts: 117
    SloppySchleckonds wrote:
    Webboo wrote:
    Have you been living in cave for the last 5 years.

    I'd guess Wales or Scotland

    Really?!
  • shipley
    shipley Posts: 549
    Weird - never noticed them but then the Spesh ones I have have lasted for ages. Honestly chaps everything else I have is modern - aero helmet and everything :) - just never noticed them until I watched Tirreno today.

    I’d better go back to Prendas world !!!
  • homers_double
    homers_double Posts: 8,269
    Whats new?
    Advocate of disc brakes.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    homers double wrote:
    Whats new?

    ...pussycat :wink:
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.

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