Description:This is the long fingered version of our XC glove wich was originally inspired by our team riders who were asking for a lightweight, breathable glove that could handle a season of World Cup racing. Long Finger version provides extra protection while still staying breathable.
Submitted by
Andrew
a
from Sheffield Date Reviewed: September 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
anywhere in derbyshire
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
mike's bikes at berkerly
Strengths:
well ventilated, great grip on bars, comfortable because of the body geometry design.
Weaknesses:
ripted the little finger on somthing not sure wat i had'nt fallen off or court them on anything i think the material was just too week. the plastic part on the back obviously has no breathability so that can get damp if your hot on a hot day.
Similar Products Used:
many differant gloves
Bike Setup:
scalpel 1000 stock
Bottom Line:
great gloves a bit to thick for riding in the heat and not thick enough for riding in cold.
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Submitted by
Sam
a Weekend Warrior
from Ann Arbor Date Reviewed: July 13, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$36.00
Purchased At:
Great lakes Cycle
Strengths:
Nice Pads, Well Ventilated, Grips Nice, Light
Weaknesses:
Have Blisters on Hand, my friend told me its cause the way i hold my grips, you must ajust to glover
Similar Products Used:
Pearl Izumi Greptiles
Bike Setup:
Cheap Rainier worn down grips
Bottom Line:
The Gloves are real nice and all but sometimes i forget i have them on though. Dont know if thats a good thing or a bad thing. In all honesty i don't find grips that neciccary but i always were them.
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Submitted by
Will
a Weekend Warrior
from Cary, North Carolina Date Reviewed: May 31, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Rough Rider (Corolla, NC)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Specialized.com
Strengths:
With Body Geometry you're hand is pampered from the moment you put them on until the moment you take them off. With the air-flow techniques used in all Specialized gloves, your hand is kept dry and cool for up to an hour. However, after that hour passes your hands become wet and sticky.
Weaknesses:
After this hour passes, the ride becomes miserable. I reccomend the XC gloves without the extended fingers for the longer rides. Big disadvantage to this glove it that it is not insulated enough for cool weather riding and has too much fabric and insulation for long warm weather riding. Oh yeah, and don't even think about wearing these gloves when the mercury hits 85...
Similar Products Used:
Other Specialized Gloves: S-Works Glove Enduro Glove
Bottom Line:
Overall, this glove isn't that great. If you're looking for yet another glove to add to your bike garage then this is what you need, a glove to be left on the shelf, not taken out on the road.
$ 34.99
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