Submitted by
stepenliem
a Weekend Warrior
from antioch, CA
Date Reviewed: October 2, 2009
Strengths: Very comfortable to wear during summer rides.
Weaknesses: Summer use only
Bottom Line:
This is the best glove for summer rides. It uses breathable materials, you can feel the breeze through your hands. Thin enough to be able to text on your cell phone, and yet strong enough to protect your hands. Not recommended for winter riding.
Submitted by
Van-Go
a Weekend Warrior
from Wilmington, NC
Date Reviewed: August 28, 2009
Strengths: Sticky to the grips; cool where they need to be; offers protection while feeling as if you have nothing on your hands; light weight; least important but still a strength - look great (I've got the brown ones).
Weaknesses: Thin - but you should know that before you buy; sticky product logo coming off the digits - esp. the index; no velcro, etc. opening to easily slide them on/off
Bottom Line:
Own these gloves. Know going in these are thin basic summertime protection. I'd say they have a definite lifespan. Getting them on/off - especially when wet - can be a problem. If close to next size I'd order a size up. If your hands are tender you may still get hot spots or blisters with these gloves and you are not going to get a lot of protection if you fall and catch yourself with your hands.
Bike Setup: Kona Stinky dee-lux, marzocchi, sun rims
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Submitted by
Jamie
a Weekend Warrior
from Scotland
Date Reviewed: July 31, 2009
Strengths: Light and comfortable.
Weaknesses: No velcro strap so are'nt the easiest to put on/take off.
Bottom Line:
Great summer glove, although I use mine all year round unless its really cold. Very good fit, almost feels like your not wearing gloves. Ive been using mine since Cristmas 2006 and they don't have any rips or tears in them.
Bike Setup: Giant Trance, ODI Rouge lock-on grips.
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Submitted by
razmaru
a Weekend Warrior
from singapore
Date Reviewed: March 29, 2009
Strengths: Great looks!, grippy fingertips, breathable material, doesnt rob away palm feel.
Weaknesses: palm material wears faster than the rest,
Bottom Line:
These gloves have great tactile feel on the palms, lets you know the textures of what youre touching. Breathable material keeps your hands cool and dry. Minimal padding doesnt bunch up as much as thicker gloves when you grab ur grips. Fingertip grippers do a good job of hanging on to the brake levers.
My only gripe is the palm material wears faster than the rest of the glove, starting to show signs of wear, well I guess thats what you get for better tactile feel.
Another thing I noticed is that mine doesnt have the raised rubber 661 logo and the 661 name on the index finger like some pictures ive seen. Instead mine has screen printed ones, u guys have any idea about the discrepancy????
Might try the 661 comp gloves, maybe their palm material wears better.
Strengths: Light weight, conforms perfectly to my hand, very cool in hot weather.
Weaknesses: None so far.
Bottom Line:
First gloves that I have used that do not have any padding in the palm. I run Oury grips so they have plenty of cushion and I find that no padding in the palm is actualy more comfortable, at least with these grips. Really really liking these gloves. Only been using them for a couple of months but they are holding up well so far. Will definitely buy these again.
Submitted by
Chad Meehling
a Weekend Warrior
from Acworth, Georgia
Date Reviewed: April 2, 2008
Strengths: Hold up very well, for my anyways. Just the right feel. No real padding to get in the way.
Weaknesses: Palm showing some wear.
Bottom Line:
I really like these gloves. I've had them for years, and they are still as good as day one. The palm is starting to show wear, but are still holding up well. Thick enough to give protection, but not so thick as to be hot.
Similar Products Used: Fox Incline gloves, multiple half fingers
Bike Setup: Jamis Dakar Pro
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Submitted by
john starrett
a Racer
from fort walton beach, fl.
Date Reviewed: January 24, 2008
Strengths: Hmmm, comfortable and light till they rip like a wet paper bag! 661 makes great stuff, maybe I got a defect.
Weaknesses: Well I only used this glove for two rides, I was at a bike demo and on the 2nd ride I went for a fall the gloves took a little bit of it and left my hands sliced wide open, Brand new and on the first day out of the package ripped just like that, Plus the stitching on the thumb knuckle ripped when I pulled them of of my bloody hands.
Similar Products Used: 661 comp gloves, Fox decent gloves, Troy Lee Designes
Bike Setup: 08 Haro Escape, Sram x9 line with crank bros plats, chris king head set. All else stock.
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Submitted by
loretta raymond
a Weekend Warrior
from santa ana, ca. polk
Date Reviewed: December 5, 2007
Strengths: Great gloves. These are my first pair of gloves and I love them. Crashed a few times pretty hard, they're still holding up well! I rode a long time without gloves, and just wanted something to ease up on my hands a little. No cushion, just a little protection. These gloves are perfect. Not cold weather gloves, but you want something that you put on and forget about? This is them! Closest thing to skin. But better!
Bottom Line:
i love everything caleb loves, really i promise i do. xxxxxoooo
Submitted by
Caleb Janicich
a Cross Country Rider
from Beaverton, OR USA
Date Reviewed: November 14, 2007
Strengths: Grippy fingertips, durable. Thin and light! Everything you need, nothing you don't.
Weaknesses: None so far.
Bottom Line:
Great gloves. These are my first pair of gloves and I love them. Crashed a few times pretty hard, they're still holding up well! I rode a long time without gloves, and just wanted something to ease up on my hands a little. No cushion, just a little protection. These gloves are perfect. Not cold weather gloves, but you want something that you put on and forget about? This is them! Closest thing to skin. But better!
Strengths: Feel comfortable, lots of tacky grip on fingers, lightweight.
Weaknesses: The poorest made clothing item I have ever owned. Think of a glove shaped doily.
Bottom Line:
They were shipped with a half inch rip in the seem. Boris at 661 service pretty much told me to piss off and contact the store I bought them from. I've worn them on two rides and guess what -the seem on the other glove has ripped. Looking at reviews of the RAJI glove, it seems I am not alone. Lesson learned: check mtbr before buying ANYTHING related to cycling.
Weaknesses: One glove had a hole in it AS I WAS TAKING IT OUT OF THE BOX. Talk about bad. Does anyone look at these before sending them to PAYING customers???!!!! Cheaply made, seams ripped within first couple rides
Bottom Line:
Like many others, I read some great magazine reviews (who I now understand were probably given a box of free gloves) and thought I would give these a try. DO NOT waste your time. Sure they are relatively cheap, but the gloves will NOT last a season. Maybe a couple weeks. Too bad because they are comfortable and would be great if they weren't so poorly made.
I just got these one week ago. I read the great reviews and wanted to love them. I like the fitted cuff and thin, cool material all around. But, after 4 rides the gloves ripped between the thumb and index finger. The palm also looks pretty worn. I bought an XL, but the thumb length was still too short. I'll send them to 661, but fear that a replacement probably won't work out in the long run.
Submitted by
Simon Chan
a Cross Country Rider
from Canberra, ACT, Australia
Date Reviewed: November 24, 2006
Strengths: Light weight, breathable, good connection with grips
Weaknesses: faster wearing than heavy thick DH/FR style gloves
Bottom Line:
These are very nice light gloves. Although single stitched, I have had them for 6 months without any issue. The palm area is wearing fairly fast (pilling etc), however they still look reliable for at least another 6 months or the next big crash.
I love these gloves- the light mesh backing and zero padding give the feel as if I'm actually not wearing gloves. I use them to train on the road, in the pine trees both racing XC and social rides. They've seen a lot of use and are holding up extremely well for a minimalist glove. They're great on the warmer days. What I really love is being able to feel the bars. Great gloves- just be wary that they're for XC riders or riders that don't crash often (like Lopes) and if you do take a big stack, you're up for a new pair.
