Race gauntle gloves with maximum "feel"

[gwm]

This thread will keep MTB happy...

After criticism for wearing shorty gloves at Cadwell, want the best gauntlet style gloves that have have maximum feel, i.e. thin and flexible on palms and fingers. I"ve tried on the RST and a few Dainese ones in shops and they are way too bulky. Mitzy had these thin Dainese ones, but I don't think the floral pattern would go with the rest of my outfit...

Anyone any experience of these Alpinestars gloves:

GP Plus
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/c...

SP-2:
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/c...

GP Pro (look best choice)
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/c...

[sc0tt]

Not sure but I like the look of those SP2's

[MattOz]

Had the Alpinestars Pro gloves and the finger bridge was a pain. I felt it restricted movement, and it's meant to stop you breaking your little finger if you fall off. However, with the bridge, you have greater potential to break two fingers and the bone down the middle of your hand too. Marvellous! Ended up cutting the bridge off.

I've used the Dainese full metal gloves for the last 4 years and they are incredibly comfortable, offer great feel and when the kevlar stitch gave way, Dainese repaired them quickly. Overall, very happy with them. These are the current versions.....

https://www.mcaleicester.co.uk/dainese-full-metal-...

[Fleegle]

I use the SP-2's and have done for a long while. Loads of feel without bulkiness

I have tried others but avoid those with big clumps of moulded CF on them as they tend to rub on my knuckles

[DuraAce]

I've got some gp pro ones. Very comfy with great feel, I use them on track days but nowhere else. Well ventilated as well.

The cuff is a bit short on the inside, they're great when worn with leathers but crap with textiles as your sleeve slips out. I wouldn't use them on the road.

[Prof Prolapse]

MattOz said:

have greater potential to break two fingers and the bone down the middle of your hand too. Marvellous! Ended up cutting the bridge /

That isn't true. The force required to break your little finger is very little, it's a very common break in those people who don't have gloves that protect them (or bizarrely cut it off like you have!). That's why most race gloves have a similar system. It's based on experience from riders, it's not just some people in board room thought they'd stick it on for the craic.

[Mr OCD]

gwm said:

This thread will keep MTB happy...

After criticism for wearing shorty gloves at Cadwell, want the best gauntlet style gloves that have have maximum feel, i.e. thin and flexible on palms and fingers. I"ve tried on the RST and a few Dainese ones in shops and they are way too bulky. Mitzy had these thin Dainese ones, but I don't think the floral pattern would go with the rest of my outfit...

Anyone any experience of these Alpinestars gloves:

GP Plus
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/c...

SP-2:
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/c...

GP Pro (look best choice)
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/c...

I've got the GP Pro's and rate them highly... they do take a bit of breaking in but once have done so feel like a second skin.

They are also kangaroo skin palms so obviously you will bounce higher when hit the floor...

Edited by Mr OCD on Thursday 28th May 11:22

[Rutter]

I've got the GP Plus ones, not sure what I can really add other than they fit ok and are made of leather...

[Richyboy]

Dainese the best but take ages to wear in.

[immigrant]

Knox Biomech.

I wouldn't trust any of the AS SP gloves. They're way too thin everywhere.

Edited by immigrant on Thursday 28th May 11:33

[Wildfire]

Try Held Phantom 2's or Titans if you can stretch to them. Great feel and protection.

[.blue]

immigrant said:

Knox Biomech.

+1

[Mr OCD]

immigrant said:

Knox Biomech.

I wouldn't trust any of the AS SP gloves. They're way to thin everywhere.

Which is why they aren't the usual cow leather...

[Chipchap]

I now have a selection of gloves and as an old fart the modern gloves just seem too bulky and have lost the tactility that older thinner gloves provided.

I have a set of AS GP Pro that I have modified by cutting the left bridge and removing the left ring finger as I don't have one. They are now relatively comfortable but still feel like boxing gloves. They have a bulky and very hard cuff.

I also have a set of AS shorty gloves which are my most favoured as they are comfy, not bulky and oddly enough I have not modified these in any way as they feel so good. Favourites of the modern range for me.

I also have an ancient set of Kevlar Dainese "Max Biaggi" replicas from about 2000. These are epic but are wafer thin and would probably fall apart in any minor off so they don't see much use now. These used to be my "go to gloves" for any fast riding as they offer great feel.

I also have another ancient set of IXS Kevlar gloves bought one day at Mallory after failing scrutineering with my then race gloves. So these must be 15yrs old too. Great feel but again would most likely disintegrate on any minor off.

I also recently bought a set of Held 4 seasons gloves. These are my favourits for early morning rides as they have a dry goretex chamber and a separate normal thin leather chamber. So two gloves in one. Bit bulky with a fussy cuff but good for colder mornings that warm up.

So in a nutshell I would use my AS Short gloves on track personally as I would opt for feel over ultimate protection.

A

[bass gt3]

Richyboy said:

Dainese the best but take ages to wear in.

Little trick is to keep using a leather conditioner on them, especially the palm and fingers. The leather is thin so can dry and crack from sweat that dry's hard. I've been using the Full Metal Racers for years and love them. They just need looking after

[daimatt]

Have a look at the Racer gloves, High End or High Racer. Kangaroo palms so have good feel and good protection all around with scaphoid sliders too

[fergus]

Wildfire said:

Try Held Phantom 2's or Titans if you can stretch to them. Great feel and protection.

+1

[Jonjo91]

.blue said:

+1

++1.

I use these on Trackdays and everyday riding until it gets a bit too chilly.

Great feel, easy on/off and give all the right protection.

[Richyboy]

daimatt said:

Have a look at the Racer gloves, High End or High Racer. Kangaroo palms so have good feel and good protection all around with scaphoid sliders too

Got these is well and don't rate them (racer r safe). The sharp plastic next to the palm is digging into the leather and will properly rip through eventually. The sliders seem like they would grab in an off. Only 60 euros so I can't complain.

[gwm]

Thanks for all the feedback.

MattOz said:

I've used the Dainese full metal gloves for the last 4 years and they are incredibly comfortable, offer great feel and when the kevlar stitch gave way, Dainese repaired them quickly. Overall, very happy with them. These are the current versions.....

https://www.mcaleicester.co.uk/dainese-full-metal-...

Tried those in a shop, really didn't like them. That metal plate on the back is horrible.

Dainese and the Knox I really don't like how any of them look.


I've ordered both the SP-2 and GP Pro gloves (looks and feedback). If I don't like either, I'll return them and try the Held Titan Evos:

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/c...