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Gloves?

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Went through a pair of cheap mechanic wear gloves in one day of riding! I like thin gloves but looking for some longevity! Any suggestions? What are you using?
 
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capulin overdrive

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In the words of 38 Special.


Hold on loosely, but don't let go!




Yes your gloves may have been crap, but it's got to be partly user error.
 

Meadow Muffin

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The Fly Title gloves have worked well for me. Seem to hold up well, but will get wet quicker than some other gloves and seem to run a little small. They are my go to glove unless it’s single digit temps.
 

AK1000

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FXR Attack lites also for my main pair(down to 5 degrees F).
Switch to the KTM Hydroteq if they get wet, Fly gloves are nice also
(Guys in our group have them).
 
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Any number of insulated Mechaix type gloves. Have some ok warmth and good grip/palms that don't slip around like most snow gloves. Waterproof? Nope, but I haven't had too many waterproof gloves of any flavor.
Couple pairs of those, a big pair of gauntlet gloves for emergencys sake in my pack and my go to ride out gloves when hands are wet and cold, a pair of rubber Kinco gloves with the furry sheepskin lining. Actually those are the best.
 

SteepNdeep450

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Fly Titles here too. I've owned several pairs and they've continued to change them. The most comfortable ones I had were the 2016 ones I believe and then I had a pair from 2 or 3 years prior that seem very durable just not as comfortable and form fitting. As said above they do get pretty wet but I just carry another pair to ride out with. I just received the newest ones of them and they seem to be a different material, I will report back after I ride in them.

First Set: https://cdn1.bikebandit-images.com/product_images/fl/250/fly-title-glovesvar15blkrd.jpg
(Use these to shovel show at the house and keep in my bag just in case)

Second Set: https://cdn1.bikebandit-images.com/product_images/fl/450/fly-title-gloves-2015.jpg
(Seem to get pretty wet after getting stuck a few times, even after spraying them with waterproofing. Probably 10+ rides on them)

Just bought: http://flyracing.s3.amazonaws.com/sites/flyracing/files/MCW_9858.jpg
 
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Fly Titles here too. I've owned several pairs and they've continued to change them. The most comfortable ones I had were the 2016 ones I believe and then I had a pair from 2 or 3 years prior that seem very durable just not as comfortable and form fitting. As said above they do get pretty wet but I just carry another pair to ride out with. I just received the newest ones of them and they seem to be a different material, I will report back after I ride in them.

First Set: https://cdn1.bikebandit-images.com/product_images/fl/250/fly-title-glovesvar15blkrd.jpg
(Use these to shovel show at the house and keep in my bag just in case)

Second Set: https://cdn1.bikebandit-images.com/product_images/fl/450/fly-title-gloves-2015.jpg
(Seem to get pretty wet after getting stuck a few times, even after spraying them with waterproofing. Probably 10+ rides on them)

Just bought: http://flyracing.s3.amazonaws.com/sites/flyracing/files/MCW_9858.jpg

Second set is what I have been using. I have 2 pairs of those..and one of the newer ones.

I stuck my hand in a sink full of water for 5 minutes and didn't get wet..unless I got the water up near the stretch part. When they were new. I have been using them for years now that they are worn out, i keep one in my truck for random use.

I don't like the newer ones as much, mostly because they seem to fit tighter. But they are still better than any light klim gloves. ( KLIM Make a waterproof light glove! )

For cold days I wear klim's forget which ones they have a split insulation thing in them. I keep them in my pack to use when my hands are numb.
 
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Glad this topic came up. Ordered the fxr attack lite gauntlet gloves and tried them today. They are great! I’ve been looking for gloves like this for decades! Thank you!
I’m going to order a second pair for my paraglider kit.
 
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