Gloves!

MowyTone · 30 Jun 2017 at 07:40

Need a new pair as after 3 years of constant use my summer gloves have officially had it.

Looking for hard wrist armor, hard plastic palm sliders and pinky and ring finger webbed.

Any suggestions and locations/websites to go to would be great.

Currently browsing Sports bike shop

edit: Prefer black gloves and have a budget of about £100

TallPaul_S · 30 Jun 2017 at 08:08

RST tractech evo, the race version if you want vented. Can be had for about £70-80.

tom_e · 30 Jun 2017 at 08:29

Racer gloves, if you shop around you should be able to get one of their models with all those bits for around £100.

IC3 · 30 Jun 2017 at 14:37

MowyTone said:
pinky and ring finger webbed.

This saved both of my pinkies, they were swollen and sore. But at least they weren't broken...

Foghorn Leghorn · 30 Jun 2017 at 15:31

Knox handroid, by far the most comfortable glove I've ever used, very good wrist and palm protection too and I've thoroughly tested it

MowyTone · 30 Jun 2017 at 16:57

TallPaul_S said:
RST tractech evo, the race version if you want vented. Can be had for about £70-80.

Tried these on yesterday but the wrist protection is soft rather than a plate of reinforcement. This was the main put off really.

Foghorn Leghorn said:
Knox handroid, by far the most comfortable glove I've ever used, very good wrist and palm protection too and I've thoroughly tested it

Sadly they are twice my budget. Look good though

Craig321 · 30 Jun 2017 at 20:17

Rukka Forsair: light and very summery: https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/325118

Rukka Rytmi: A bit thicker, probably more suitable for the UK: https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/201504. Probably more protection compared to above and would probably last longer.

Alpinestars Celer (my current daily gloves): Slightly lighter weight than the Rukka Rytmi but not as comfortable or as nice: https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/198833

Alpinestars SP8: great if you like long cuffs: https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/113708. Similar weight/thickness to the Alpinestars Celer above but long cuff and cheaper. Mine are still doing fine after 4 years.

If I had to buy now, I'd get the Rytmi gloves. Kind of regret getting the Alpinestars Celer. They've very nice and are comfortable enough, but not as good as the Rukka Rytmi/Celer.

If you have an Infinity Motorcycles near you, they stock all the above.

tom_e · 30 Jun 2017 at 20:31

You've recommended a set of gloves that fit none of his requirements apart from the SP8 which may have the finger bridge I can't quite make it out

Craig321 · 30 Jun 2017 at 20:38

Oh yeh, oops lol

SP8 do have the bridge.

LoopyOrc · 1 Jul 2017 at 10:33

I have the SP8's, they're great.

Captain · 1 Jul 2017 at 13:25

I have the sp8 gloves too, don't wear them.

Think they are M or L, can't remember.

TripleT · 6 Jul 2017 at 21:49

Rather than making a new thread...

Do short summer WATERPROOF gloves exist?

I live in Manchester where it rains, a lot, but isn't cold. I don't tend to feel the cold much either so only switch to winter gloves when it drops below 5degrees (and then they're heated!). Also when it rains it's generally warmer anyway.

Currently wear leather ones which are a bit old but comfy and in heavy rain they're minging and slimey almost

Need waterproof, short summer gloves but every waterproof glove is massive it seems.

Edit, seems I'm being a bit thick, seen the Richa City Goretex that don't look too bulky. Anyone recommend something similar?

Freeman · 7 Jul 2017 at 08:29

TripleT said:
Rather than making a new thread...

Do short summer WATERPROOF gloves exist?

I live in Manchester where it rains, a lot, but isn't cold. I don't tend to feel the cold much either so only switch to winter gloves when it drops below 5degrees (and then they're heated!). Also when it rains it's generally warmer anyway.

Currently wear leather ones which are a bit old but comfy and in heavy rain they're minging and slimey almost

Need waterproof, short summer gloves but every waterproof glove is massive it seems.

Edit, seems I'm being a bit thick, seen the Richa City Goretex that don't look too bulky. Anyone recommend something similar?

Lot's of choice here: https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/mo...at/315/(3;product_rating;DESC;0-0;all;53;710)

All are waterproof. Best bet is to try them on in a shop and see what you think is most comfy.

Sin_Chase · 7 Jul 2017 at 20:43

Bit over your budget but after many years I am on my second pair of Dainese 4-Stroke Evos. Have everything you have specified. I love them as I prefer shortys and finding short gloves with schapoid and wrist protection is difficult.

Motocard have them on discount at present - https://www.motocard.com/en/gloves/dainese-4_stroke_evo_nero_nero_nero_691.aspx

The Carbon D1 is a similar glove but lacks wrist protection.

TripleT · 7 Jul 2017 at 21:32

Are they waterproof as in gore-tex or like? No mention of it.