Fox Racing Unabomber Gloves Updated with Poron XRD foam impact protection acrossThe knuckles and fingers Ion-mask molecular protection for water repellency Double layer AX suede palm SuedeThumb TPR wrist closure Embossed silicone detail on fingertips Sizing - measure around fullest part of hand S M L XL XXL XXXL XXXXL inches 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Submitted by
kootenaybob
a Cross Country Rider
from BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: October 26, 2011
Strengths: Looks good
Weaknesses: Poor material
Bottom Line:
Gloves were great out of the box. Comfortable looked great and protected my hands. After the second wash in cold water and hang dry the fingers plastic guards became disfigured and stiff so badly that they became very uncomfortable. Also noticed the palm stitching started to separate.
Submitted by
ehigh
a Weekend Warrior
from San Luis Obispo
Date Reviewed: June 23, 2011
Strengths: I'll start by saying that I have the 2011 Unabomber gloves. They look different and have different materials in them and are apparently stronger than the pair shown.
Continuing:
These gloves are great!
I do a lot of all mountain and light freeride.
I have eaten it numerous times since I purchased these. In all the falls that I have taken, there is only one small crack in the plastic material on the palm of the glove. They have taken a lot of beatings that have left my hands in great shape!
These can breathe too!
Weaknesses: There was one ride out of the many that I have gone on where a bit of the material was rubbing on my hand funny which resulted in a tiny blister. I am not sure why this happened, but it hasn't happened since; and that wasn't even my sweatiest ride.
Submitted by
grantjennings
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: February 20, 2011
Strengths: Strength and Style
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
I had a nasty 30 MPH downhill crash and landed on my hands skidding on rocks and gravel, these gloves save my hands cuts and skin loss, still wearing 1.5 years after the crash and they are in great shape
Submitted by
ybiker
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: September 4, 2010
Strengths: Good protection, terry wiper, venting.
Weaknesses: Don't last forever. Thorns can penetrate the softer areas.
Bottom Line:
These are the best gloves I've used. They offer very good protection from almost everything except thorns. They are well vented and have a terry section to wipe your face. They are a little pricey and last only about a year with washing, but IMO are worth the price.
Similar Products Used: Other Fox Racing gloves such as the Sidewinder.
Bike Setup: 2009 Trek Fuel EX 9.8
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Submitted by
foxgloves
a Cross Country Rider
from Mianus, CT
Date Reviewed: August 10, 2010
Strengths: great looking
Weaknesses: after only 4 uses, the kevlar cloth covering the heel portion of the palm separated from the rest of the glove, leaving a 1 inch tear. This happened after minimal use and 0 crashes. For what you pay, it's poor workmanship and quality control.
I contacted Fox, and they said to send it back to the retailer. Why can't fox handle the issue of their poor quality glove directly?
Submitted by
jasjaz
a Weekend Warrior
from Ringwood, Vic, Australia
Date Reviewed: November 3, 2009
Strengths: Comfortable, cool, offer good protection,look great
Weaknesses: Questionable quality control, poor choice on some materials
Bottom Line:
First-up light, decent protective glove. Although I still have concerns (see below), my two current pairs have served me well on road and mtb for several months with limited signs of wear. I have hit my hands on trees and bushes, taken a reasonable fall and my hands were well protected.
I use them also on my road bike: in cool weather (not cold)for protection from temperature and in warm weather (as they don't result in hands overheating) while providing good crash protection.
Purchased original pair in Mar 09. On my first pair: after two rides I pulled the kevlar from the palm stitching (the rides were along concrete bike paths, no significant off road or hard riding). BS replaced this pair.
Second pair: one ride under similar conditions to above, exactly the same problem. Simon from Monza (distributor) was in shop, he replaced gloves and suggested a bike fit. Bit fit resulted in rotating bars up and away (thereby reducing sweepback). The sweepback had meant outside heal of hand was pushing hard against grip (hard knurled rubber Giant clamp ons), thereby wearing outermost section of grip and stressing glove. Personally this failure still concerns me although I have not had any problems since.
Like previous review, the velcro snags on material on back of hand, snarling and leaving pulled threads. Most other Fox gloves have more appropriate material on back of hand.
Sent feedback to Fox USA and distributor, no response.
So: gloves fit well, provide good dexterity and lever control; are comfortable, cool in warm conditions; preventing frostbite in cool conditions (but I am a bit of a furnace anyway),provide good impact protection and look hot! My pairs are solid black and solid white. The two durability concerns are listed above and therefore you may (as others have described) be at the mercy of your LBS and /or Fox. Current rating would be higher but for lingering concerns.
Bike Setup: Trance X1 2009 (Aussie spec): Fox RL120 remote 15mm, Fox RP23, XT: UST rims, gears & brakes; otherwise Race Face Deus, Gobi XM saddle Crossmark tyres.
Also ride: 2006 Synapse with Durace, Mavic Open Pro, Serfas Furano saddle;
Cannondale Street Tandem 2007.
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Submitted by
Hedgehog53
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton Canada
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2009
Strengths: Looks good and seems like a good design
Weaknesses: Poorly made
Bottom Line:
First time off the bike my middle finger blew through the side wall with a 2 cm tear. Not another mark on the glove. All the reviews that like this glove are early 2008 or earlier. All the recent ratings are very low. Makes me think they moved production off shore or something.
Submitted by
fseminario
a Cross Country Rider
from miami, fl
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2009
Strengths: Comfortable and durable.
Weaknesses: The velcro on the 2009 model is designed horribly. It sticks to the polyester that covers the top of your and everytime you put them on you have to tear the velcro from the polyester causing immediate tear and wear. SUCKS
Bottom Line:
No worth paying for these since they will start tearing apart very soon.
Submitted by
sadgit
a Weekend Warrior
from Geneva, Switzerland
Date Reviewed: December 12, 2008
Strengths: good fit, comfortable.
Weaknesses: completely fell apart on first wash, strictly following manufacturer recommendations
Bottom Line:
Euro customer service from Fox is, as expected, terrible. I used the gloves for about 8 rides, then they fell apart in the washing machine. The carbon protection detatched completely on both gloves, the exterior stitching fell apart.
Shop told me it was obviously my fault - "excessive temperature/spin cycle". I told them this was not the case, I had rigorously followed instructions and invited them to return the gloves to Fox. Fox confirmed the same - that I must have "boiled them". Will not purchase any fox products in the future.
Anectodally, I have also been told that Fox routinely refuses returns of its products (following US HMO model?).
Strengths: Great fit, light, good ventilation, carbon knuckle protection
Weaknesses: Caused blisters the first few times, but eventually I broke them in and the fit was great. Finger stitching stinks, started unraveling after 2 months.
Bottom Line:
I like these gloves, and what is preventing me from loving them is the stitching. Some may not mind busting out the sewing kit, but for 40 bones I expect more durability.
Strengths: palm is layered well to keep my palms not hambergered.
Weaknesses: The glove is a bit loose at the correct size. these things start to smell funky after a couple hours of riding, and make anything they touch smell funky too. a wash would make it go away but it would come right back. my other gloves dont do that.
Bottom Line:
these are OK gloves. If youre gonna get carbon gloves you might as well go all the way instead of just outer protection. Im probly gonna switch to troy lee apexes. wished these came in hot pink or something instead of white.
Weaknesses: Inner stitching leave marks on hands, uncomfortable because of the thick stitching inside the gloves, poor stitching like other Fox gloves that easily comes off after many uses and falls, not that thick padding on palms
Bottom Line:
This is are cool looking gloves that protects most of the outer side of your hands. The sidewinder is more comfortable.
I would still recommend these gloves for agressive riders because of the carbon knuckle protection and for the price that I payed.
Favorite Trail: Keystone-Peavine, Thomas Creek, Immigrant trail, Around Rancho San Rafael Park
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: Sierra Trading Post
Similar Products Used: Canari half finger glove, Fox Gatling, Fox Thermal Paw, Fox Dirtpaw
Bike Setup: Jamis Dakar XLT 3.0 (custom), Haro Mary XC - rigid & SS (custom), Iron Horse hardtail (semi-custom)
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Submitted by
Robert
a Weekend Warrior
from CG, Arizona
Date Reviewed: September 4, 2007
Strengths: Great protection on outer knuckles, great venting so your hands aren't burning up, Good terry cloth area for wiping the goo from your face while riding hard.
Weaknesses: After 2 months my thumb has broke thru & both straps have torn at wrist.
Bottom Line:
A better than most glove with great protection, all with letting your hands breathe. But be sure to buy a sewing kit along with your gloves for the future repairs you'll need to make.
Similar Products Used: Fox Bomber, Specialized BG Fortress
Bike Setup: Specialized Enduro Pro, XT,XTR components, Hayes brakes & Hope rotors, Bontatrager rims, White Ind hubs, Chris king headset.
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Submitted by
Ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Reno, NV, USA
Date Reviewed: May 28, 2007
Strengths: pretty damn good protection comfy doesn't get hot price
Weaknesses: white color gets dirty easy
Bottom Line:
By far the best glove I have used. Saved me on 2 crashes already, and still is in great condition. Carbon knuckle is still not broken. By far the best glove I have used.
