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Old 08-24-21, 04:27 AM
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Gloves

Hi all,

I've just had to return a pair of Castelli Arenberg Gel 2 Short Finger Gloves as one of the seems came apart after just a few rides. They were around 35 quid.

Can anyone recommend a good alternative please?

Thanks,
Andy
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Old 08-24-21, 05:50 AM
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I'm sold on these Specialized Body Geometry Dual-Gel gloves, $35 ($18 if you don't mine Aqua)
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/me...ext=67019-1002
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Old 08-24-21, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by barbeluk1
Hi all,

I've just had to return a pair of Castelli Arenberg Gel 2 Short Finger Gloves as one of the seems came apart after just a few rides. They were around 35 quid.

Can anyone recommend a good alternative please?

Thanks,
Andy
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Old 08-24-21, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by roth rothar
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I don't expect to have to patch up a virtually new pair of gloves, especially a pair that have cost me 35 sheets!
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Old 08-24-21, 06:28 AM
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I recently bought Giro Siv Men's cycling gloves and they seem pretty decent. Under $20 U.S. dollar on Amazon. Buy a size larger then normal though.
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Old 08-24-21, 07:21 AM
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I just use a $12 pair of Gold's Gym lifting gloves I bought at Walmart. They're cheap but seem to last forever. After 6 years of riding I just bought my second pair.
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Old 08-24-21, 07:25 AM
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I prefer full finger gloves with minimal or no padding. I have a couple pairs of Lumintrail that were purchased from Amazon. One pair is still never used, and the pair that I use have lasted a really long time. The model I have is quite thin material and wicks sweat very well. Surprising to me that they have been so durable.

https://www.amazon.com/Lumintrail-Sh...9811316&sr=8-5
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Old 08-24-21, 07:55 AM
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I really like PEARL IZUMI P.R.O. GEL VENT. lots of sweat down here in Southern Arizona and they have held up very well. Unfortunately you have to be careful with PEARL IZUMI as Asian knockoffs exist and quality can be a problem.
I think I will try Warbird21 suggestion as the extra padding might be exactly what these old hands with arthritis creeping in could use.
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Old 08-25-21, 06:28 PM
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If you like flashy, SupaCaz do a quality range of short and full fingered gloves.

https://supacaz.com/product-category/gloves/
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Old 08-25-21, 06:43 PM
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Mechanics gloves or something similar.
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Old 08-25-21, 09:15 PM
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I've been buying my gloves either on Ebay or Amazon. So far I've had good luck. The gloves have lasted and treated me well.
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Old 08-26-21, 12:54 AM
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I use a cheap pair of walmart golf gloves.
Surprisingly they work great.
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Old 08-26-21, 01:59 AM
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I've had a lot of Castelli stuff and their quality is crap. Giro gloves are what I wear currently and they're fine. I buy Giro gloves, shoes and helmets.
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Old 08-26-21, 07:38 AM
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I used to love the Performance Bicycle brand of thick pad and almost all terry cloth, short finger gloves that they sold for about ten dollars.
Since they closed down, I've had trouble finding a pair that I like.
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Old 08-26-21, 12:43 PM
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Theres a theme here and it seems to be "dirt cheap". I bought a pair from my LBS and I think they were 15 bux. I sweat them through so often they are powdery white with salt. Holding up great 3 years in.
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Old 08-26-21, 01:50 PM
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I am all for Gore Gloves. My first pair that I got in 2012 is still going, it does have a small hole at this point but considering I have large hands and have worn these gloves a lot and washed them in with my general laundry they have held up like a champ. I don't remember the model but their model structure has changed so my new pair from them is the C3s which are of good quality but I was in greater need for them so I got one size smaller and they fit but are a little tighter than I normally want but I like to have loads of back up gloves personally and I like a good less padded glove at least on my commuter as it has Ergon grips and on the extensions (Koga Denham) ESI grips so it is pretty darn comfortable sans gloves so just for extra hand and sweat protection. My old Gore gloves were foam padded.
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Old 08-26-21, 02:24 PM
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I like the Specialize body geometry gloves too. Either the dual gel or normal. They seem to run smaller though. I have to get XXL to not have them so tight they take forever to get off. And I don't think my hands are that big.

I was happy with a pair of cheap Bell gloves that also lasted me 5 years of use before I found out I liked the Specialized more. Bell's are still there on the hook if I am ever to need them.
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Old 08-27-21, 06:10 PM
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I never see references to Hestra. In my 40 some years of road cycling I’ve tried many but I love this brand above all others.
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Old 08-27-21, 06:19 PM
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If you want durable, the fingerless M-Pact gloves by Mechanix are awesome! I have been using these for about 5 years now and only on my second pair. I mostly use these while mountain biking but often on the road also. When I used to commute to work I wore only these gloves.

https://www.mechanix.com/us-en/impac...5_color=covert

If you want decent durability and good shock absorption for your hands, the new cycling gloves by Bionic are really good. These are what I've been using all summer this year and are holding up really well, even with multiple washings.

https://www.bionicgloves.com/Bionic-...2=3&custcol3=1

The quality of both of these gloves is way above even high-priced "Cycling gloves" by the major brands. I've owned them all over the years and like you, I hate spending good money for gloves that don't last. If you favor durability over shock absorption, go with the Mechanix.
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Old 08-28-21, 06:11 PM
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I have a pair of Specialized, Dual Gel ( I think). I like the way they fit, the fingers are large enough caliber to take them off easily. I wish they had more and better Terry wiping patches. Also, after about 200 miles the velcro strap on one delaminated. I would have taken it back to the store, but I bought them on a tour. I fixed it with rubber cement.
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Thanks all, I've ordered some Specialized Body Geometry Dual-Gel gloves so fingers crossed
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