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Old 09-09-22, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Block
and currently retail for for €20 using the link I gave above
Ah, sorry I missed your link.
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Old 09-09-22, 01:44 AM
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I like these so far:

https://www.rivbike.com/products/summer-gloves-xxxl
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Old 09-09-22, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by fabiofarelli
Still in use?
No, that picture was taken in Jamaica. When I got back to Canada, I bought a new pair of leather gloves and a good friend gave me an almost new pair of SPD shoes (he did not like to clip in at all). Sadly, those new leather gloves began to fail a few hundred kilometers after I started using them. You don't always get what you pay for!
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Here's another vote for: "Aero Tech Gel Padded Leather Cotton Crochet Fingerless Cycling Gloves" Amazon 24 USD.

They fit my large hands and have extra padding at the wrist. I replace my gloves about every two years of ridding. They are a consumable item. Kinda like my chains. But that's another thread... Ha
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Old 09-26-22, 08:31 PM
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I bought the crocheted gloves on Amazon that Bad Lag linked to above. I've had them laying around a while now and didn't use them until Sunday. At first I thought the fit was odd but once I hit the road I loved them. I even spent more time in the drops on my old bike with cotton tape.
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Old 09-26-22, 09:04 PM
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I had a cheap pair of Push branded gloves... those lasted me a long time.

I've been riding the Planet Bike Taurus gloves for the past several years. They warranteed a pair because the stitching was hinky in the palm- just asked me to send a couple pix of the defect and sent me a new set of gloves.
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Old 09-26-22, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by northbend
How about the PDW 1817's?

I did a PSA on them as they looked to be good stuff like PDW often has, and they seemed to be a bit more reasonable than some of their things.
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Old 09-26-22, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by merziac
How about the PDW 1817's?
They're pretty nice, fit well, a bit more comfortable in hot weather compared to full leather gloves.
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Old 09-26-22, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by northbend
They're pretty nice, fit well, a bit more comfortable in hot weather compared to full leather gloves.
As I suspected, they just seemed very good from here.
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Old 09-27-22, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by northbend
I've had two pair. I really liked the fit, but they wore out much too quickly, especially considering their cost. The first pair was a medium (I like 'em snug) and part of his beta test. I figured, okay, they didn't last because he was still working out the kinks and I ordered a too small size. The second pair was a large from production. They wore out just as fast. In both cases, the leather wore out over the knuckle of my index finger.

I really wanted to love them, but I'm going to look elsewhere...
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Old 09-27-22, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Bad Lag
I had the Planet Bike gloves and liked them. They just didn't last as long as I'd like. I'd buy them again, if needed.

I have been using these for a while now and think they are superior to Planet Bike's glove. Certainly, they have outlasted the Planet Bike product. They cost $15.

Prime Sports - Retro Leather Crochet Cycling Gloves - Classic Tan


I like the gloves with cotton mesh uppers and feel they have a very classic look.
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Old 09-27-22, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Bad Lag
I had the Planet Bike gloves and liked them. They just didn't last as long as I'd like. I'd buy them again, if needed.

I have been using these for a while now and think they are superior to Planet Bike's glove. Certainly, they have outlasted the Planet Bike product. They cost $15.

Prime Sports - Retro Leather Crochet Cycling Gloves - Classic Tan


How has their sizing held up for you? Mine were a good fit when I first received, but seem to have really loosened up over time. Now I wish I’d gotten one size down.

Otherwise, they look and feel great, comfortable on the bars, no funny smells have developed, etc. Recommended.

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Old 09-27-22, 06:14 AM
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Not a fan of leather cycling gloves, nor cotton. They hold the moisture, and smell terrible after drying. I like full fingered gloves with no, or minimal padding, that wick moisture and dry quickly. Synthetics fit that niche, and wear very well. I don't buy high dollar variety, as I sense no benefit from them. I do not have a specific brand, and I admit, I cheap out on gloves.
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Old 09-27-22, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by delbiker1
Not a fan of leather cycling gloves, nor cotton. They hold the moisture, and smell terrible after drying. I like full fingered gloves with no, or minimal padding, that wick moisture and dry quickly. Synthetics fit that niche, and wear very well. I don't buy high dollar variety, as I sense no benefit from them. I do not have a specific brand, and I admit, I cheap out on gloves.
The topic was "Recommendation for leather cycling gloves". So your short answer is "None." Got it, thanks for playing.
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Old 09-27-22, 11:18 AM
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If the OP wanted all leather gloves, not necessarily crochet backed gloves....


I have a pair of these Lizard Skins but I don't have the correct fit. They run pretty tight. My XLs feel more like Ls -or even Mediums.
They *look* great -very similar to the Giros- and the leather is very soft:
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PDW 1817, a bit spendy, northbend approved.

Really look the business from here.

Most everything from them is very good, lifetime warranty*.

https://ridepdw.com/products/1817-cycling-gloves

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Old 10-03-22, 11:07 PM
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Oh no. I have the same Giro gloves but mine are still holding up…hopefully for a little longer.

I searched a little bit and found this company in Germany that only makes retro bike gloves, full leather or knitted/leather. I have no idea how good these are. https://cicli-franconi.de
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