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Jared G.
a Weekend Warrior
from Boise, IDDate Reviewed: March 1, 2004
Strengths: Very comfortable glove for mild chilly weather. Great palm padding and overall flex for hand movement. Good styling...although function before fashion. Washable material for you guys with stinky paws.Weaknesses: Large foam padding on back of hand kind of bulky...other than that none noted.Bottom Line: Very comfortable glove that will last for the average rider. Good value if you can find them for less than the $50 MSRP advertised.
Favorite Trail: Scott's Trail #32
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: Bobs Cycle Supply - online
Similar Products Used: Fox DirtPaw, Schwinn full-finger
Bike Setup: '03 Gary Fisher Tassajara
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Brian Owens
a Weekend Warrior
from Surrey B.C CanadaDate Reviewed: June 20, 2003
Strengths: Very light weight glove. Super comfortable with no hand fatigue after long rides.Weaknesses: None as of nowBottom Line: Recommend this glove to all. Even the owners of the bike shop i go to use this glove. Warm in cool conditions and fairly cool and vented in really hot conditions.
Favorite Trail: The Frog
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Bike Zone
Similar Products Used: Answer Dirtbike gloves
Bike Setup: Kona Firemountain hardtail w/03'Jr. T
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Seb Wiers
a Weekend Warrior
from MinneapolisDate Reviewed: October 29, 2001
Strengths: Good fit in extra large, as my wrists are pretty thin compared to my tenis-racket hands. Nicely constructed, warm enough for fall and spring, great hold on every grip I've tried.
I got them on a lark because I lost my gloves, and the shop was out of everything that fit except these, which they had in the BMX section.Weaknesses: Maybe to warm for summer, heavy plastic "armor" on fingers can interfere with rapidfire shifters and seems pretty pointless (never riped up a knuckle crashing before).Bottom Line: Excellent glove, glad I got them, and I don't ride downhill or BMX. Great for hard XC rides in any temp below 65 degrees. Still, I'm amazed with the $50 MSRP- there's no special "technical" features, just good solid construction. The vlaue is for the price I paid- only 2 flaming chipoltes if you paid $50, and that's if you don't loose them like I tend to.
The only other gloves I'd want (except for keeping warm) are mechincs gloves, and I don;t think they would give quite the same protection.
Favorite Trail: Theodore Worth
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: LBS (Eric's)
Similar Products Used: Motocross gloves (for motorcyling), canondale cross country full finger gloves, various 3/4 finger cheapies.
Bike Setup: Used these gloves with stock 2000 Specialized bars (narrow-ish bar with thin, abrasive grips) and Sun-Ringle Uncle Jesse DH bars with Race Face "Good n' Evil" grips (very plus, lots of leverage)
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hopping
a Downhiller
from albertaDate Reviewed: May 15, 2001
Strengths: they are cheep and soooo tuff
Weaknesses: ummm they wore out after 2 years of riding almost every day all summer...HA like thats a weeknessBottom Line: they are suuper strong gloves that dont cost much...i had the fox solos and they fell apart after the 1st ride....R&M's lasted half a season....these were great...i didnt want to get rid of them...but after 2 yrs they wore out...boohoo...
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: fox solo...R&M...raceface...kona
Bike Setup: who cares
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Derf
a Cross Country Rider
from Blacksburg,VADate Reviewed: March 9, 2001
Strengths: great comfort/fit
looks good
Weaknesses: stink after a while... but then again all gloves do that ;-)Bottom Line: These gloves are awesome. I like them the best because i also ride motocross and I can use them for both sports so i save mad $$$. I have taken some pretty mean spills on both bicycle and motocross bike and they have withstood everything. $45 is a good price to pay to use for 2 sports but maybe a little high for just mountain biking.
Favorite Trail: Any
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Local motorcycle shop
Similar Products Used: Fox, O'neil, JT
Bike Setup: Trek 930 w/ Rock Shox Judy XC
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cs
a Weekend Warrior
from TorontoDate Reviewed: October 15, 2000
Strengths: Comfortable, look goodWeaknesses: Velsor straps are too shortBottom Line: After only two rides the stitching on the palms and fingers began to come out. I returned them to the point of purchase for an exchange but the only other pair in my size also had problems with the stitching. I liked the fit and the look of these gloves but durability appears to be a problem. Judging by the other reviews, I may have just had some bad luck.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Similar Products Used: Fox Solo
Bike Setup: 2000 Kona Blast (stock)
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Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from Orillia, Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: August 11, 2000
Strengths: Chicks dig the flashy design
Other guys are jealous of the flashy design
Gives you confidence on whatever you ride
Isn't that all that matters?Weaknesses: Not very grippy, tend to get hot for long rides. Stitching kind of cheap, and gets caught in my grip shift handles.Bottom Line: The gloves look and feel cool. Unfortunately, they're too nice for my bike. Sometimes I just wear the gloves around the house cause they look and feel cool. Ride wise, they're not grippy. Just wearing these puppies will give you more confidence when you're riding. If you want to look cool while riding, and don't really care about the performance, get them. If you put performance before looks, get soemthing more technical. No gloves are more sick looking. Kind of expensive, but worth it for the flashy rider.
Favorite Trail: Hardwood Hills
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Bike Setup: Crappy 98 Raleigh Tarantula
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Lucas
a Downhiller
from Vancouver B.C. Date Reviewed: July 26, 2000
Strengths: Its all good
the glove is strong. How strong??
my frends call me seth after my hero seth enslow because I try stupid stunts and bail often. the gloves eat it all and come back for more.WAY BETTER THAN FOXWeaknesses: They can be hard to finedBottom Line: If you want a glove that you will not need to replace after
one weekend of riding than get a pair of the team 2
Favorite Trail: The Shore
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: fox,axo
Bike Setup: KHS Dommanatrix,Race Face krankes,manitou x-vert dc shocks
mammoth rims,maxxis tires
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Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from York, Yorkshire, UKDate Reviewed: May 28, 2000
Strengths: 1.The padding at the top gives protection
2.The black palm is strong, and does not tear into pieces
3.The cuff does not interfere with the shirt's cuffs
4.Various sizesWeaknesses: 1.The strap is not long enough
2.No terry cloth to wipe out the dirty marks
3.The 'Answer' symbol is too big and hard, so it doesn't give you the dexterityBottom Line: This pair of gloves is a must have if you are limited on money. It gives you the feel to become a Downhill Racer, Mountain Biker, BMXer, or just a city rider. They are available on bvarious sizes, although some bike shops only sells one/two sizes. Actually, there are no difference between the 1999 version and the 2000 version, it's just the padding designs.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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Little Welsh boy
a Please Select
from WalesDate Reviewed: January 20, 2000
Strengths: Comfy
Cheap(ish)
The white stuff on the backs makes them quite visible (I use these on & off-road U see?!?)
Weaknesses: Stiching isn't 100%
You could consider them to look a bit 'naff'Bottom Line: They work, keep my hands safe through spring, summer & autumn in the UK
They are ok in winter but not if it's freezing
At sixteen quid not too expensive & they have certainly lasted well (bar the little stiching I had to do in the first three months of use)
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Wooly Thinsulate gloves
Ex-East German army shooting gloves!
Lycra backed cycling mitts
Bike Setup: MTB with slicks, thumbshifters
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Peepuff
a Weekend Warrior
from Honolulu, HIDate Reviewed: December 4, 1999
Strengths:
Good price, very sturdy construction with double stitching at the fingers, good range of sizes (esp. for small hands), sturdy thumb stitching, excellent knuckle protectionWeaknesses:
padding is a little deficient in the palmBottom Line: I bought these wonderful gloves at Tempe Bicycle while on vacation and had to buy the smaller youth size as I have small hands. Nothing would fit until I found the Team 2. The price was also very right for the quality and workmanship of these gloves. I went on a ride and lost one side when I took my gloves off. I tried to re-order these in Hawaii but were told the Team 2 is discontinued. I have replaced them with the Answer Edge but they don't seem as well-made or comfortable as these.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
Answer Edge (nice, but not as nice as these, IMHO...the durable stitching at the fingers makes these superior to the Edge), Fox Mojaves (poor quality - '98 model), Pearl Izumis
Bike Setup:
I have a hardtail with a Judy SL and ride trails as well as road. I am a cautious rider and I do not take frequent spills, but when I do I'd want the Team 2 protecting my fingers!
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chrisnewton
a Weekend Warrior
from victoria BCDate Reviewed: August 26, 1999
Strengths:
goo looks, comfortable, strongWeaknesses:
hot.Bottom Line: These gloves are awesome they have held to many o bails, and they fit perectly. I also wear them for wrenching.
Favorite Trail:
SKULL
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
wheeler, stx, jettXC
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Big T
a Downhiller
from Souther New Mexico MountainsDate Reviewed: August 12, 1999
Strengths:
Cheap, well made.
Offer good protection.
Pre-curved nice fit.Weaknesses:
Hot! Do not breath well
Palms tend to bunch upBottom Line: Not bad for the price, but you can catch Rocket Parts and Qrancs on sale for the same price. Too hot for long use. Because of the protection they offer they get three cogs!
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
Rocket Parts Chargers (these rock!!)
Bike Setup:
Too many to list..I own a bike shop.
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Chris aka Stinky
a Weekend Warrior
from Kelowna, BC, CanadaDate Reviewed: July 12, 1999
Strengths:
Lots of padding, strong, look good.Weaknesses:
They bunch up a bitBottom Line: These are great DH gloves. They're strong, have lots of padding for crash protection, and fit very well. The problem with them is that they're a bit bulky and bunch up a bit. They also don't have a terry-cloth thumb to wipe your boogers off.
Favorite Trail:
The Rock Garden
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
Fox Incline gloves
Bike Setup:
Kona U'Hu
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