For the Xen glove, the sonic-welded armor is almost hidden in the black upper. There is definitely padding over the knuckles, but it disappears in plain sight; and reappears when your knuckles impact something. You feel the protection, and experience relief. There is also some exoskeletal armor lower on the back of the hand as well. This exoskeleton is integrated with the rest of the look as well. You might not have noticed it the first time around.
Submitted by
grahamt
a Cross Country Rider
from Christchurch, New Zealand Date Reviewed: November 8, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Port Hills / Redwoods
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
Local Bike Shop
Strengths:
They are a glove
Look Good
Weaknesses:
Seams fall apart
First pair lasted one ride and stitching started giving way on fingers.
Replacement pair lasted 5 rides by which time stitching up sides of fingers on both hands had undone.
Similar Products Used:
Numerous full and half finger gloves
Bike Setup:
Specialized Enduro SL
Bottom Line:
Extremely poor quality.
These are an expensive glove marketed as a trail glove, therefore should be durable.
Stitching along finger seams failed on both pairs after only a few hours use.
Fortunately the shop gave me a full refund - they had the same problem with other pairs of gloves they sold, and are sending their remaining stock back to the supplier due to poor quality.
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Submitted by
starflyr
a Weekend Warrior
from belmar, n.j. Date Reviewed: July 25, 2009
Favorite Trail:
allaire
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
cycles 54
Strengths:
lightweight, sturdy(so far)
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
1st
Bike Setup:
rocky mountain etsx 30
Bottom Line:
i saw the other review for this product and i just wanted to say i bought them about a week ago and they held up fine for my 1st ride! my buddy got em about a month ago and he really likes em...they are light, not hot, good grip, they dont have a lot of padding for the unlar nerve (think thats what its called!!) but i like them and they didnt fall apart on me!!
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Submitted by
dschiltz17
a Downhiller
from Mpls, MN Date Reviewed: May 20, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Lebanon Hills
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$38.00
Purchased At:
Boehm's
Strengths:
They look tough and lightweight
Weaknesses:
Seams tore out the first time I used them.
Bike Setup:
GT Sanction 1
Bottom Line:
Buy something else
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