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Submitted by
E.J. Bedore
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario Canada
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Many | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Cyclo Werks | | Strengths: | Fingerless Gel Lites are comfortable and lightweight, look good. | | Weaknesses: | Disintegrated before I'd cycled 100 easy miles. The palm material is a kind of microfleece, with a half-inch swath between the thumb seam and the gel pads. Just enough that the material thinned and then split open, especially on the left glove. The backs of the glove have a poor-quality suede-like material that sheds little black particles all over the place (looks pretty bad on skin or pale clothing!) - given the price and PI reputation, I am very disappointed. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek gloves | | Bike Setup: | Trek 7.5 WSD FX | | Bottom Line: | Waste of money and disgrace to Pearl Izumi. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darren
a Weekend Warrior
from London UK
Date Reviewed: June 30, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | cycle surgery - london | | Strengths: | Gel Vent Aerosensor Glove - good colour scheme | | Weaknesses: | terrible padding. leaves large hole in the centre of the hand where most of the pressure occurs. whilst better than no glove at all, there are much better products out there. | | Similar Products Used: | altura Progel Short Finger | | Bike Setup: | Marin Point Reyes 2007 | | Bottom Line: | Don't buy them as they are not designed well at all. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dale
a
from Longmont, CO
Date Reviewed: November 3, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Strengths: | Good padding, easy on/off, nice feel on bike. | | Weaknesses: | Very poor materials. Leather, or whatever it is, started shredding at the fingers after a few months use. | | Similar Products Used: | Various gloves over past 30 years. | | Bike Setup: | Orbea Onix | | Bottom Line: | I was looking for gloves with decent gel padding and these felt pretty good while they lasted. The problem is, they do not hold up under normal riding conditions. The leather on the insides of the fingers simply disintegrated after 5 months use. At $45 they are too expensive for gloves that don't last. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Allan Hall
a Weekend Warrior
from Huntsville, TX
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$39.00 | | Strengths: | Gel-Vent Pro Glove - has neat stitched logo. | | Weaknesses: | Gel-Vent Pro Glove are horrible. These look like they are replacing the Gel Lites with them, very bad. The Gel Lites have complete coverage for your hand, anywhere you put your hand on the bar, you are padded. These leave a gaping hole in the center of your palm, OUCH! | | Similar Products Used: | Many other gloves, current favorites are the PI Gel Lites. | | Bike Setup: | Trek 5200 | | Bottom Line: | Do not buy these gloves, urge PI to continue the Gel Lites, these would be horrible replacements. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
troy young
a Weekend Warrior
from robinson, IL USA
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$18.00 | | Purchased At: | online catalog | | Strengths: | ummmm...maybe price | | Weaknesses: | PI White Line gloves suck!!!
comfort - horrible
durability - horrible | | Similar Products Used: | trek gloves, PI gel lite | | Bottom Line: | Suck.Suck.Suck.
product review for Pearl izumi white line gloves
bought these gloves from internet, thought I'd gotten a steal (paying just 18 bucks as they were on sale). now i know why they were on sale. so I'm gonna share my knowledge... You get what you pay for.
these gloves are extremely uncomfortable. hands and fingers kept going numb. padding is a joke. plus 6 months of light use, and they look like they're 10 years old. stitching coming apart, basically just falling apart.
BUY SOMETHING ELSE. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Al W.
a Cross Country Rider
from Garden City, MI
Date Reviewed: October 1, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | yes | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$18.00 | | Purchased At: | REI | | Strengths: | Terry snot rag patch, fit well | | Weaknesses: | lack of durability | | Bottom Line: | These gloves are just plain disappointing. After just a couple of months of use, the leather and all relevant padding simply came off of the palm on the right glove. The padding and leather covering the padding aren't even stitched on, but instead are glued, and believe me, it doesn't work. Fortunately, it actually made the glove more comfortable, since the padding is placed oddly and will make your hands numb. Oddly enough, the left glove still looks like brand new (and no, I don't have grip shifts). I never bothered to contact PI about it because now that I have felt how much better the lack of padding makes the glove feel, I am waiting for the left side to do the same now... Overall, I wouldn't recommend these gloves at all, and I am really starting to wonder about some of PI's other product offerings, as well. One steaming crapwad for gloves that fall apart. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
c q
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: September 1, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Nature Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$19.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bicycle | | Strengths: | ~light and cool (temp-wise) | | Weaknesses: | ~only buy if on sale | | Similar Products Used: | REI | | Bike Setup: | 2004 Specialized Stumpy w/ riser bars | | Bottom Line: | WHITELINE glove review ++++ ok listen...gloves are gloves...These goves are lightweight and won't overheat your hands...padding is minimal but adequate...if you want max padding, than get gel gloves, otherwise these work fine...I have had no problems with stitching...for those reviewers that complain that these gloves smell after a long ride WHAT ARE YOU DOING SNIFFING YOUR GLOVES ANYWAY??? gloves absorb sweat and sweat smells! get over it. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Glenn Vernes
a Cross Country Rider
from Middletown, CT
Date Reviewed: January 10, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Shenipsit | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Gift | | Strengths: | Look good, comfy, durable. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Cheap Trek | | Bike Setup: | Sugar 1, Bomber, XTR | | Bottom Line: | These are the White Line Gloves I'm reviewing. They were redesigned for '03 and are a big improvement over the old ones. They look a little sleeker and have a more durable fabric on the tops. Also the velcro closure doesn't stick to the new fabric (it only sticks to the other half of the closure, where it's supposed to). They're still comfortable and seem at least as durable as the old ones, which lasted for years. Pearl Izumi generally makes good stuff, and these gloves are no exception. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Homer
a Cross Country Rider
from Tacoma, WA
Date Reviewed: October 16, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance bike | | Strengths: | Comfortable, durable | | Weaknesses: | Price | | Similar Products Used: | cheapo Trek gloves | | Bike Setup: | Kona Pahoehoe...mostly stock except for platform pedals, burley rear rim. | | Bottom Line: | Great gloves. Very comfortable. Worn overtop of wool gloves in the winter...soaked and dried them more times than I can remember...still holding up fine. Very cool in the summer too. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JOESHMOE
a Cross Country Rider
from DENVER
Date Reviewed: August 28, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Galyan's | | Strengths: | Good padding.
Nice fit.
PI name. | | Weaknesses: | They RIP.... | | Bike Setup: | K2 zed 4.0 | | Bottom Line: | WHITELINE GLOVES SUCK ASS. I used them for less than one month and the stiching blew on the fingers. I took it back and exchanged them for Gel-Lite gloves. If PI gloves still disappoint me, I will get a pair of FOX gloves... I will write the gel lite half finger review later on.
Decent price, sucky stiching. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Taryn
a Cross Country Rider
from Mahopac NY
Date Reviewed: July 29, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | coloradocyclist.com | | Strengths: | -Good padding
-Nice fit
-Despite other reviews, these gloves are well put together, i haven't had any rips, or tears. the stitching is intact | | Weaknesses: | -Hands get pretty sweaty
-Oh boy do these gloves stink! I wash these after every ride and they always stink like mad after one use!!! | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bottom Line: | This is a review for the white-line gloves. Since these are the only gloves i've owned, i can't compare, however I have always thought these gloves felt pretty good (Much better than riding w/o gloves at least). I do have to say though, that I just ordered a new pair of fox gloves cause i hate the way they stink even after washing them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug Montgomery
a Cross Country Rider
from Downers Grove,IL USA
Date Reviewed: May 29, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | many | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | Galyan's | | Strengths: | comfort, fit | | Weaknesses: | durability, construction | | Similar Products Used: | other PI gloves, Fox , Ext Ondo | | Bike Setup: | road, XC MTB | | Bottom Line: | The gloves I'm reviewing are the Gel Lite short finger gloves.
I 've been using them about 3 weeks with the first couple of weeks on the road bike only for about 200 miles max. The comfort and fit were excellent.
The problem came about on a trip to the White Rim Trail in Moab. In the course of about 90 miles using my MTB equipped with Grip Shift the right hand stitching between the thumb and index finger blew out. I've had previous pittards PI gloves that held up to Grip Shift but these new Gel Lites do not.
If you're getting them keep them on the road or with Shimano off-road.
I guess I'll see how well Pearl Izumi's warranty department works now. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex
a Weekend Warrior
from New York, NY
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | Paragon Sports | | Strengths: | Gel Padding, Looks nice | | Weaknesses: | Quality of materials, Choice of materials, PRICE | | Bike Setup: | Fisher Tassajara (mostly stock) | | Bottom Line: | When my girlfriend bought me these gloves I was immediately angered that she spent so much on gloves. They do look nice and have a substantial amount of padding. This is good if you have really crappy grips or don't fit your bike properly. This is actually bad when you have decent grips as the glove gives too much padding that you lose your grip of the bike. Also the terry cloth area on the thumb was a nice touch.
Anyhow I used the gloves 4 times, washed them twice during that span according to the recommendations. Immediately you could tell the leather palm was wearing thin. The other parts were still looking fresh. On my fifth ride I took a spill. Very minor! I'm talking drop bike on ground, put hand down. No sliding, scraping for ten feet etc. I was fine and then I looked at the glove. The leather palm had ripped through with a penny sized hole on my left hand. On the right, the finger separators made with a paper thin mesh material had all been torn leaving me with a mitten that had a thumb insert and one hole for the rest of my four fingers. This cannot be repaired. You can't stitch the mesh part back, it's too wimpy. I mean would polyester or lycra here really negatively affect airflow or sweat dissapaction. On a practically new glove, a minor fall would reduce these things to nothing. So my point is imagine these had been older and I had fell harder. Not what I want on my hands in that case. Oh all this for a bargin price of $35.
So I wrote PI to let them know that the gloves are horrible and they were very apathetic about it. Kind of threw me since they charge a ton of money for everything they sell and to basically not care about their product quality or customers. It's safe to say that I'm not a PI fan and will probably never buy their stuff again. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
angus henry
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Gatineau hills | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$13.00 | | Purchased At: | Mountain Equipement co-op | | Strengths: | Solid comfortable snug fit, Quality amara leather palms, the back of the hand is a nice stretchy mesh that should breath very well on the smokin' hot days in July. Price is exceptional at $19 Canadian currency. Light padding (I use the Shimano gel cork so light is fine) | | Weaknesses: | The terry does not extend far enough over the back of the hand requiring a double wipe to get all the snot off. An extra inch wrap would help a lot. Slightly scratchy in said place. | | Similar Products Used: | Pearl "White line", Paris shock absorber, Louis Garneau gel | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fischer "Big Sur", Giant TCR Zero | | Bottom Line: | It always seems time to replace either a couple of pairs of shorts (showing too much too the public) or gloves so good value is always appreciated. So far I am pretty pleased especially for a first year glove. Did I mention they are about $13US | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
George
a Weekend Warrior
from Lufkin, TX - USA
Date Reviewed: January 9, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Whichever one I am riding! | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | REI - Houston | | Strengths: | Durability!
Comfort! | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | Answer, "crappy" Bell gloves from Oshmans. | | Bike Setup: | Trek hardtail with many tweaks. | | Bottom Line: | I am a retired adventure racer, and I bought my Pearl Izumi White Line half-finger gloves 4 years ago with the idea that they would last me a season or maybe a little more. I wore these gloves for the entire race, and also training sessions (sometimes up to 12 hours) of hard mountain biking, trekking and bushwhacking through the thicket, kayaking, and rock climbing. These gloves have certainly taken all the punishment I have dished out and they are still in okay shape to wear when riding or paddling. The padding in the palms really helps to bust the thud's on big drops or "corduroy" logging roads at high speeds. They have held up better than any other bike glove I have ever owned, and they are good for so many more sports than just biking. To clean them, I toss ' em in the washing machine with all my other nasty workout clothes, and then let em air dry on the breakfast table. They are good to go the next day. Hint: wash the gloves every wearing cause they will get to smelling sour if you don't! Also, your sweat is very corrosive with all the salt and acid, and it will break down the gloves. Take care of your gear and it will last you a long time. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Spencer Ring
a Cross Country Rider
from American Fork, Utah, U. S.
Date Reviewed: July 22, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | slickrock, moab | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$23.00 | | Purchased At: | local bike shop | | Strengths: | Fits well. Comfortable. I know it sounds corny but they look cool. | | Weaknesses: | The leather palms get dirty and stiff after about two or three rides. The velcro straps get stick on to the material that goes over the top of your hand and frays it. | | Similar Products Used: | I don't try out many types of gloves | | Bike Setup: | Khs fxt sport | | Bottom Line: | Unless you're picky about minor details they're a great glove. They cost a little more than what I wanted to pay but thats just because I got them from a bike shop. If you've worn them for awhile, then they might be a little stiff before you ride but the stiffness goes right away once you've started riding. I think they deserve a better review that some that have been given. The guy that wrote his gloves fell apart after 5 rides on the road must have bought a defective pair. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim
a Weekend Warrior
from Germantown, MD
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$5.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance, Gaithersburg | | Strengths: | Fit, price, comfort | | Weaknesses: | None I have seen so far | | Similar Products Used: | Performance brand gloves, and others that I cannot remember | | Bottom Line: | I have bought 3 pairs of these gloves (2 for me and 1 for my wife). The first pair I bought for me cost $20, then I found 2 pairs in the bargain bin for $5 each.
I love these gloves! My hands tend to sweat a lot, and my sweat is very "corrosive," so I throw these in the washer on the gentle cycle after almost every use. So far they are holding up fine.
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Submitted by
Bob
a Weekend Warrior
from PA
Date Reviewed: August 29, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$36.00 | | Purchased At: | local bike shop | | Strengths: | Looks good, heavy gel padding. Light and breathable. Fits well. | | Weaknesses: | Seems to be one of the most expensive gloves out there. They better last a lifetime! | | Bike Setup: | Marin | | Bottom Line: | Great gloves, if you have sensitive hands (or skin) these
gloves will let you ride for hours without any problems. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ginz
a Weekend Warrior
from Philadelphia, PA
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Strengths: | Lycra is comfortable and the gel pads are fairly thin so they do not reduce the circumference of your grip. | | Weaknesses: | The velco hooks are abrasive to the lycra. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized XC | | Bottom Line: | These gloves are ok for hot weather, casual riding. The half-thumb leaves me with blisters. Keep the velcro buckled when not in use so the lycra doesn't get shredded. If thin gel pads are what you are after, they're ok. I cannot believe I have so many commments about a pair of gloves. That tells me they are way overpriced for their minimal benefits. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MIKE
a
from santa rosa, ca usa
Date Reviewed: April 18, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$32.00 | | Strengths: | THE PEARL IZUMI GEL-LIGHT GLOVES ARE LIGHT WEIGHT AND VERY COMFORTABLE. THE FIRST PAIR OF GLOVES THAT I EVER USED THAT PREVENTED MY HANDS FROM GOING NUMB!! THEY ARE WELL MADE AND LOOK GREAT TOO. | | Weaknesses: | NONE OTHER THAN THEY ARE A BIT PRICEY. | | Similar Products Used: | ABOUT EVERY OTHER BRAND AND STYLE MADE. | | Bike Setup: | LIGHTSPEED TI. | | Bottom Line: | FINALLY I CAN RIDE WITHOUT MY HANDS AND FINGERS GOING SO NUMB THAT I COULDN'T BRAKE OR SHIFT WITHOUT SHAKING MY HANDS UNTIL THEY WOKE UP.
PEARL IZUMI GEL-LITE GLOVES ARE LIGHTWEIGHT, GOOD FITTING AND WELL MADE. THE ONLY THING I CAN SAY BAD ABOUT THEM IS THAT THEY ARE EXPENSIVE. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: November 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Can't a guy keep a secret? | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$32.00 | | Purchased At: | performance bikes and the likes | | Strengths: | Very nice gel padding, which absorbs shock and reduces fatigue. The best I have found in a half-finger glove. Stands up to washing after washing. Look great. Fit is excellent. Terry cloth strip on top helps me not look like a snot-nosed kid. | | Weaknesses: | A little pricey. PI should birth a gel-brother named "full-finger." | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher, Pearl Izumi Pittards, Fergies | | Bike Setup: | FSR-XC, Panaracer Fire 2.1, Terry "Fly" saddle, Hurly Burly bar caps (they keep those Specialized Comp grips on) | | Bottom Line: | Great glove for rider looking for more padding and comfort. If you fall alot or fast use a full fingered glove to avoid tendon tears. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin Peters
a Weekend Warrior
from Lowell, MA, USA
Date Reviewed: September 21, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Lowell-Dracut State Forest | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | Belmont Wheelworks | | Strengths: | Comfortable | | Weaknesses: | White Line gloves fell apart after five rides! --on the road! | | Bike Setup: | Trek 2200 | | Bottom Line: | Really surprised by the quality. PI usually is awesone but these gloves are garbage. Stitching very poor quality. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Waterbury,CT
Date Reviewed: July 18, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Got them on sale
They cover my hands
they stay between me and my handlebars (or between me and sharp rocks) | | Weaknesses: | The seams are poorly positioned.
Tight across the palm. | | Similar Products Used: | Bell fingerless, Fox full finger | | Bike Setup: | modified Giant Warp DS2--completely upgraded from an entry-level bike to a decent XC bike with XT components | | Bottom Line: | THese gloves serve their prupose. Not well, but they get the job done. My thumbs tend to fatigue very rapidly in these. THe seams bite into my palms. After I stretched them out, they were fine. Got them on sale for $15, so that was cool. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
brian
a Weekend Warrior
from middlesex, nj
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | price | | Weaknesses: | poor quality. poor fit | | Similar Products Used: | bell, preformance | | Bike Setup: | Jamis dakar team | | Bottom Line: | these gloves suck.
if i didn't get them on sale for $10 they would suck even more. the padding in the palms are shreading in the inside and they fit horrible because my thumbs grab the grips right over the seam of the leather and the terry fabric. this was not apparent when I tried them on in the store.
After a month I have crushed the seam down so it isn't painful any more.
when you buy gloves try them to see how they feel when you grip the bar since this is what they will be doing.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from San Antonio
Date Reviewed: March 31, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | tell me yours first! | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | these are some strong and durable gloves. I have used them for about three months. 3-4 times a week. haven't torn, ripped, or shredded. sometimes I wear them around the house. they feel a bit sentious. especially when it to wet to ride! | | Weaknesses: | Get dirty easily! maybe it just me? | | Similar Products Used: | work out gloves, Fox Gloves, gardening gloves, dishwashing gloves, latex gloves, and chain male gloves | | Bike Setup: | 2000 Gary Fisher Tassajarrrrrrrrraaa | | Bottom Line: | these are a good buy! I would buy them if I were me! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from ponte vedra beach, Fl, usa
Date Reviewed: January 16, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | got em cheap... | | Weaknesses: | Very tight across the palm area - renders them nearly unusable for me. | | Similar Products Used: | Descente, Louis Garneau, Qranc | | Bike Setup: | C-dale 2.8 HT, XTR, Atom Bomb 99 | | Bottom Line: | Wish these fit better, but they are just too tight across the palm area.
I have a pair of 6+ year old descente gloves that fit really sweet!
I have one pair of the full-finger pittard PearlIzumi's and the whiteline and both of them suffer from extremely poor fit.
Just got some Louis Garneau gloves and have been really impressed by every aspect - we will see how they hold up though. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben
a Cross-Country Rider
from Hinsdale, IL
Date Reviewed: July 8, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Great Fit...
Beautifully Designed with the Terry Cloth and the Pittard Grip
Open Finger design and the fabric backing helps keep hands cool | | Similar Products Used: |
Fox | | Bottom Line: | The best pair of summer gloves out there hands down!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kent
a Weekend Warrior
from Morris County NJ
Date Reviewed: May 23, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Materials
Quality
Durability | | Weaknesses: |
None I'm aware of | | Similar Products Used: |
Cannondale and a few other competitors | | Bottom Line: | My girlfriend gave me a set of these gloves when we first started dating. I use these gloves 3 to 5 times a week. After nearly 3 years these gloves are still performing exceptionally well. They've even lasted longer then my girlfriend did | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Patrick Janssen
a weekend warrior
from Capelle, The Netherlands
Date Reviewed: December 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a pair of the AmFib Lobster model.
They are just great. You can handle the shifters and your brake-arms
The wind isn't going through, they keep your hands warm and dry!
I can recommend them to anyone who rides in muddy and/or cold circumstances. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cranky
a cross-country rider
from
Date Reviewed: November 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've been a fan of Pearl's full fingered Pittard. I've found them to be cool for even the hottest summer days and thin enough to give a lot of tactile feel. The padding is also just right for me; not to thin and not too thick so the padding doesn't bunch up when holding the bar. There are, however two problems I have with the gloves: 1)price; $40 is a bit steep and 2)they don't last very long. Of the two pair I've had so far, they only last about 6-8 months. Oh well, the price I'll have to pay for good fit. I'd give it 5 chiles, but I can't get over the price and durability so I'm giving them 3. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Yuri Sumnicht
a weekend warrior
from SF Bay Area
Date Reviewed: November 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a pair of the Pearl Izumi White Line Gloves. I guess they sell for about $20, but I found a pair at an REI Sale for $12. They're really comfortable, and they were one of the only pairs of gloves I tried on that didn't hit my watch when I put them on. The padding on the palm and the thumb is GREAT. It really soaks up the friction and little vibrations that make you hand hurt. My only gripe is that my palm gets really hot after a couple minutes of having them on... you don't notice it too much once you get going though. Lost a chilli for the heating up, but overall a great glove. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
clydehorn
a cross-country rider
from san jose, ca. 95124
Date Reviewed: October 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is proably the best gel glove I ever used. However, on a hot day they can
get hot. When I first began riding I truly enjoyed the gel cushion but have moved on to a thin glove. I have given my gel glove to my son who loves it.
The best trait about the glove is that it isn't bulky and feels soft. It your hand
tends to hurt or get banged around ( if you don't have suspension) then get
this glove and you'll love it.I | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rusty
a weekend warrior
from High Point, NC
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the white line gloves.. I just began riding a few weeks ago, so I KNOW
I'm not being too hard on anything (other than myself). After two 5 mile road rides and a total of about 30 miles in the woods, I have worn through the leather on the inside of the thumb. I have heard many good things about Pearl. I love the way these gloves feel, but they don't last at all. I'll be trading them in for another model, or getting a refund and buying a pair of the Rocket gloves. I'd love to give these things a higher score based on comfort, but they don't last long enough to where comfort even becomes a concern. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a weekend warrior
from Illinois
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the Outer Limits gloves, at first I was kinda scarred away because of the full finger design, but the owner at my LBS uses them and recommended them to me and I could not be happier, really takes away the pain in the hands on rough trails and extended rides, keeps my hands dry and cool! excellent gloves at a decent price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brent
a weekend warrior
from NM
Date Reviewed: May 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I didn't have the gel ones that are pictured. At first they were nice. It took about 3 months before the stiching came undone around the cuff. They're no good to me if the don't stay on. They would be nice gloves if they would stay together. Save yourself the frustration and get something else. 2 chills for falling apart. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
k10
a cross-country rider
from kansas
Date Reviewed: May 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These gloves seem just fine: I have a real problem with carpel tunnel in both hands after a long (more than two hour) ride. I have the Pearl Isuzi, and they have made all the difference in the world. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Florida
a downhiller
from COLORADO
Date Reviewed: May 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i have a pair of the full finger pearl izumi's with the mesh back. i love 'em and are fairly cool for a full finger glove. ride hard and speed safely. otherwise go with a good answer bmx glove. sweeet gloves. i need fifty words to make this review complete.one more word | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DanK
a
from usa
Date Reviewed: May 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I own several different models of PI gloves so I guess this review encompasses them all.
Stitching is tops! The terry cloth is in the right place to wipe away sweat and snot. The velcro closures are strong and durable. Styling is good with a wide array of colors. The company is also very helpful in answering questions.I used to use Rocket Part gloves and my PI gloves hold up as well, if not better. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a cross-country rider
from CA
Date Reviewed: November 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
well the gel gloves you guys have reviewed sound nice, but for real mtn. biking you've gotta go with pearl izumi's topo G Nomad gloves. they're 3/4 finger with a full thumb, fully padded leather palm with a hard rubber overlay accross the middle of the palm to cut down on wear. in addition to this they have padded knuckles in case you really eat it. these gloves are made for abusive mountainbiking! i love them | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
fatpat
a cross-country rider
from lima ohio
Date Reviewed: October 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
they are ok I guess. I bought them with my bike because the Bike shop guy recomended them, But my big hands like my grips bare better. They are verry usefull in summer because of the terry section, but i wish i got a mesh back instead. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a racer
from Fond du Lac
Date Reviewed: October 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had these gloves for about 4 months now and they are holding up great. They are extremely comfortable. I have a tendancy to get numb hands, and sadly these gloves did not cure the problem but they did help. Over all they are very nice gloves. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
C. Miller
a weekend warrior
from Portland, Oregon
Date Reviewed: June 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The P.I. gloves are worth the couple extra bucks. They fit well and feel great. The padding is sufficient and really dampens the jarring and rocks and stuff. The only problem I've had is the nylon backing gets sort of frayed by branches and the velcro tabs if they're not fastened. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a cross-country rider
from Blosvale NY USA
Date Reviewed: March 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have both the thermafleece and gel gloves. The thermafleece gloves are exellent. I x-c ski race in them, casually wear them, and ride in them. I have had the glove for over 3 years and Im just thinking about buying a new pair. The gel gloves are pretty new still and Im still deciding how they ride. The leather palms do take asphalt well though. I also agree about the nylon\velcro thing. Defenitely fasten them all the time. Oh, I did notice some fraying onthe fingertips where they were cut off. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nosamk
a cross-country rider
from North Carolina
Date Reviewed: March 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
MoDel : GeLgreat gloves---my hands no longer ache after a ride
so far mine have held up well [as with all my other PI stuff]
make sure when you take them off to fasten the velcro back together---otherwise
it clings to the nylon an frays it.Great gloves...
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a
from racer
Date Reviewed: February 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is for the Pearl Izumi thermafleece glove (since it's still friggin' cold here). I'll keep this brief: they rule! Best quality, warm for riding in weather as low as 35 or so, not bulky, good looking, form fitting, and you can even wear them for other sports or even as casual wear in the cold. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan G
a cross-country rider
from Rhode Island
Date Reviewed: February 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These gloves are great but a lot of times when you take them off they get
stuck to the nylon and the nylon frays. That can easily be avoided but
straping back together after taking them off. Great gloves! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rick J
a weekend warrior
from San Luis Obispo
Date Reviewed: December 30, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Have a love/hate thing with Pearl Izumi gloves: love the
fit and overall designs, hate the indifferent stitching!
I've noticed unravelling on almost brand new pairs...
PI, improve the sewing technique or hire ninja-trained
quality control inspectors! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
AngrY
a weekend warrior
from Sacramento, CA
Date Reviewed: December 28, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I have only one problem with these gloves. The velcro always sticks to the nylon when you take them off and after time the nylon starts to fray. This happened with a pair of Decente's i had. As long as you stick the velcro to each other after use youre alright. They are very comfortable, when others are whining about pain in their hands, im ready for more. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dr. hoo
a cross-country rider
from midwest, usa
Date Reviewed: November 20, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
LONG TERM TEST
I have the pearl izumi pittards leather cycling gloves. Pittards leather is GREAT stuff. Long lasting, tough, breathable, washable. No rips, no tears. The little raised PI logo on the palms has worn off, but other than that they are as good as day 1. I highly reccommend these. Actually, I think that since Pittards is used in many brands, I suggest that you only consider Pittards gloves in the future. I will. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Devin
a weekend warrior
from Fort Wayne, IN
Date Reviewed: October 1, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
These had the most flexible padded palms of all the brands that I tried.
After one week, the stitching came out of the RH index finger side and
_all_ exposed lycra edges (back of each finger). When I took them back for a
trade, I saw that the stitching in each pair of gloves was _very_ inconsistent
(you should closely check the palm pad, lycra-to-leather, and lycra to terry cloth
seams). I picked the best pair and they seem to be holding up very well.
I rate 5 for excellent fit/comfort and 1 for lousy quality control. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lonnie
a racer
from Austin,Tx
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
The pearl Izumi White line gloves as pictured above are a disgrace
to the Pearl Izumi name! I have always associated the name with an
unbeatable product line. These gloves have cratered on me within three
weeks after being replaced three times. I got a refund. | | Overall Rating: |
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