[r1Gel]

Can you guys recommend a glove for general XC use, something with minimal padding and is fairly breathable? I like to maintain a good feel of my grip/bar, and I live in a tropical country. It has to be something that can withstand monthly throws into the washer/dryer without blowing up in 3-6 months

I'm considering the Fox Incline as it's readily available, but am not sure about durability. Any other brands/models similar to the Incline that I can consider? My other options include Dakine's Ventilator and Covert, SixSixOne's Comp/Raji/401, and the Louis Garneau X-Vent.

More suggestions are welcome.

TIA for any input.

 

[AZ]

FWIW , Mechanix brand gloves .

 

[Jayem]

Sometimes they just don't last, there's not much you can do. $35-40 gloves are rediculous. The dirt-bike store sells the same gloves for cheaper. MX bike grips are the same size as our mountain bikes, so the gloves have the same general construction and features.

 

['size]

Can you guys recommend a glove for general XC use, something with minimal padding and is fairly breathable? I like to maintain a good feel of my grip/bar, and I live in a tropical country. It has to be something that can withstand monthly throws into the washer/dryer without blowing up in 3-6 months

More suggestions are welcome.

TIA for any input.

i've been using inclines for the last few years for the same reasons - very minimal and highly breathable. i wash mine every month if not more often and have not had a problem with durability. i do have several pairs and i normally rotate between two pairs at a time. the two pairs i'm on now have been in service for close to a year. i have a pair that is over two years old that other than being worn is still intact.

 

[Vmax911]

I've been using a single pair of Inclines for about a year now and have had no problems with durability.

 

[Wiggles]

Inclines here also for the later half of this year. Still going strong.

 

[limba]

I like these http://www.sugoi.com/can/eng/Products/Bike/Men/Accessories/Details/1491-91551U-RS-Full-Glove

and these http://www.specialized.com/ca/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=40566&menuItemId=9569&eid=5095

The Raji gloves don't fit me and I don't think they're anywhere near the quality of the above gloves.

 

[Dremer03]

I have Axo gloves, and I can barely tell I have them on. They are basically Mechanics gloves, but a cooler design and cheaper also.

 

[mtnbiker72]

I have Axo gloves, and I can barely tell I have them on. They are basically Mechanics gloves, but a cooler design and cheaper also.

+1

I used to ride Mechanix too and they last, but the $10 AXO gloves from Pricepoint are doing quite well that replaced my worn out Mechanix.

 

[Dremer03]

+1

I used to ride Mechanix too and they last, but the $10 AXO gloves from Pricepoint are doing quite well that replaced my worn out Mechanix.

The Skull or the Cross? I have the Skull but I am sure they are the same.

 

[scoutcat]

i have lots of gloves. i like the fox mojave and for full finger a certain pair of pearl izumis with no padding.

had some 661 gloves and thought they were really cheaply made. the dakines you linked look good to me.

 

[dysfunction]

I got some of the dakine ventilators for $15 before christmas.. so far I really do like them, quality wise they seem to be on par with my fox's and have a bit of padding.. Although I've washed them 3 times so far, I've only had em about a month so long term hold up.. donno

 

[ae111black]

+1

I used to ride Mechanix too and they last, but the $10 AXO gloves from Pricepoint are doing quite well that replaced my worn out Mechanix.

Those AXOs suck! I got a set last year because I wanted a "hardcore" looking glove to replace my pearl izumi gel palms and I was very disapointed! They have 0 palm padding and fell apart in 3 months! And I went back to my pearl izumi's!!! I still use them today! I just wash the things once a week!

 

[eatdrinkride]

Fox Inclines are cheap and last forever. I've been using the exclusively for several years not in the hot desert S.W. They are surprisingly durable.

 

[Ken in KC]

^^Yep^^

FWIW , Mechanix brand gloves .

Me too. I usually throw mine away due to the smell vs. wearing out.

 

[Finch Platte]

Me too. I usually throw mine away due to the smell vs. wearing out.

Doan chew washum?

 

[Ken in KC]

You can do that?

Doan chew washum?

Yes. But they reach a point of no return. When my daughter's cat starts rolling on top of them, I throw them out.

 

[quietcornerrider]

I like Thor motocross gloves. You can get the pair I have for about $25. I've never had any durability issues, and they're breathable.

http://www.amazon.com/THOR-MX-STATIC-RAVEN-BLACK-GLOVES/dp/B002SCVDFO

These are close to what mine are, since mine are older. Of course, I didn't pay for mine. I found them on the side of the road.

 

[boomn]

They have 0 palm padding...

FWIW that is exactly what many people are looking for. The current trend has moved away from all those gel inserts. Let the suspension/bar/grips take care of comfort and use gloves like this to get a more secure grip and a better feel

My last gloves were Pearl Izumis with gel inserts too, and I was looking to replace them with something very similar with comfy inserts. After trying out a bunch of different gloves I surprised myself by choosing some thin grips with no padding. After getting used to these, padded gloves feel awkward. Its certainly still a personal choice though and I can't foresee gel gloves ever disappearing

 

[DriveByBikeShooting]

i really like fox dirtpaws they are like 15 bucks and last a long time and are maddd comfy and form fitting