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Cyclist0084 04-05-16 09:52 AM

Should my cycling gloves match my bike or my kit?
 
So I'm in the market for a new pair of gloves. My current pair are about 4 years old and have absolutely no padding left in the palms whatsoever. My brother jokingly asked me the other day if my new pair will match my bike or my jerseys, to which I replied that it doesn't really matter, they're just gloves. He came back with "well, I thought cyclists were OCD about their clothing matching and whatnot."

That got me to thinking (bad idea, I know LOL)...should gloves match up with your bike or kit, or does it truly not matter? I could kind of see it for matching my bike, I'd just need to get a pair with some red in them, but for jerseys? Right now I have 6 jerseys of varying color schemes and would need 3 to 4 pairs of gloves to make a match depending on what jersey I'm wearing.

Would love for hear y'alls thoughts on this. Should make for an interesting conversation, I think.

:)

SkyDog75 04-05-16 10:00 AM

Black. It matches just about anything, plus it won't show the dirt and grease they're inevitably gonna get on them.

NYMXer 04-05-16 10:01 AM

If you want them to match, get a matching color. If it makes no difference to you, don't worry about what others might be thinking.
I personally try to match my clothes when riding, even on the Mtb but I don't go out of my way to do so or sweat it when I don't.

Wear what makes you happy without breaking the bank

techsensei 04-05-16 10:02 AM

I used to be the clothing buyer for a chain of bike shops. I vote for multiple matching kit. :thumb:

Stratocaster 04-05-16 10:25 AM

I tend to like when my kit, bike, helmet are color coordinated.
Oddly, I seem to be the only one - judging by the group rides I've been on so far.
Some of these people will wear seemingly any and all colors! :eek:

indyfabz 04-05-16 10:29 AM

I ride with kid gloves.

NYMXer 04-05-16 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 18665752)
I ride with kid gloves.

small hands? :roflmao2:

Cyclist0084 04-05-16 10:59 AM


Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 18665752)
I ride with kid gloves.


Originally Posted by NYMXer (Post 18665867)
small hands? :roflmao2:

Now that there is funny!!

:) :thumb:

Tpcorr 04-05-16 11:00 AM


Originally Posted by IndianaRecRider (Post 18665627)
So I'm in the market for a new pair of gloves. My current pair are about 4 years old and have absolutely no padding left in the palms whatsoever. My brother jokingly asked me the other day if my new pair will match my bike or my jerseys, to which I replied that it doesn't really matter, they're just gloves. He came back with "well, I thought cyclists were OCD about their clothing matching and whatnot."

That got me to thinking (bad idea, I know LOL)...should gloves match up with your bike or kit, or does it truly not matter? I could kind of see it for matching my bike, I'd just need to get a pair with some red in them, but for jerseys? Right now I have 6 jerseys of varying color schemes and would need 3 to 4 pairs of gloves to make a match depending on what jersey I'm wearing.

Would love for hear y'alls thoughts on this. Should make for an interesting conversation, I think.

:)

Match your eye color.

techsensei 04-05-16 11:00 AM


Originally Posted by Stratocaster (Post 18665732)
I tend to like when my kit, bike, helmet are color coordinated.
Oddly, I seem to be the only one - judging by the group rides I've been on so far.
Some of these people will wear seemingly any and all colors! :eek:

Nice bike made ugly
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...fancy_wrap.JPG

DrIsotope 04-05-16 11:02 AM

Gloves are one color, black. Anything else will look hideous within a few rides-- my wife's gloves have light gray leather on the palms, and they look terrible. I have five pairs of gloves, all different makes/models, but they are all black.

indyfabz 04-05-16 11:04 AM


Originally Posted by NYMXer (Post 18665867)
small hands? :roflmao2:

Your mom didn't think so. Seriously...Good one.

Paul Barnard 04-05-16 11:09 AM


Originally Posted by techsensei (Post 18665878)

Hot!

Paul Barnard 04-05-16 11:10 AM

I like for my gloves to match the chamois in my shorts.

02Giant 04-05-16 11:20 AM

Decisions, decisions...

deex 04-05-16 11:21 AM


Originally Posted by Paul Barnard (Post 18665927)
I like for my gloves to match the chamois in my shorts.

So brown streaks? :p

Cyclist0084 04-05-16 11:29 AM


Originally Posted by Paul Barnard (Post 18665927)
I like for my gloves to match the chamois in my shorts.


Originally Posted by deex (Post 18665964)
So brown streaks? :p

LOL!!

I knew this would be an interesting topic; didn't know it'd be comical as well!!

:)

FBinNY 04-05-16 11:33 AM

Unless you're on a team or otherwise sponsored and have to conform to a dress code, your gloves should match your preference or mood.

FullGas 04-05-16 11:33 AM

for me, gloves, shorts, tires are always black.

techsensei 04-05-16 11:39 AM


Originally Posted by deex (Post 18665964)
So brown streaks? :p

And holes too.

1989Pre 04-05-16 11:39 AM

Anything but black.

Velocivixen 04-05-16 11:39 AM

Whether or not it "matters" is dependent on how important approval from others is to you. Wear whatever you like and meets your needs.

kickstart 04-05-16 11:55 AM

Black work gloves with high-viz backs, and reflective material. Helps make signals viable in the dark, and rain.

Yendor72 04-05-16 12:47 PM

Snot colored, they all eventually end up snot colored.

avidone1 04-05-16 01:08 PM


Originally Posted by DrIsotope (Post 18665887)
Gloves are one color, black. Anything else will look hideous within a few rides-- my wife's gloves have light gray leather on the palms, and they look terrible. I have five pairs of gloves, all different makes/models, but they are all black.

I don't know why your gloves look "hideous" after only a few rides. My LG's look great after many rides. do you wash your bike? do you wash your hands? If you answered "no" to either question, that may be the problem.


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