Gloves for Bicycle Repairs

[jonny jeez]

No allergy here but I accidentally ordered some latex free gloves from st john ambulance on amazon and they were thicker and a bit less "catchy" ...or perhaps grippy...than latex...always order them now

 

[Vapin' Joe]

Latex are ok but I prefer vinyl, easier to pull on without tearing.

 

[mcshroom]

When i worked in Labs I used to prefer latex as they allowed beter dexterity. We switched over to nitrile however for stock reasons when some people didn't get on with them. You can also get vinyl gloves really cheap though they are less comfortable and a bit bulky IME.

Whichever you do, try and make sure you get powder-free versions. I really dislike the drying feeling of talc in the powdered ones.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

if you do suffer sensitivity in gloves that otherwise work for you try a barrier cream

 

[ufkacbln]

Search for latex gloves

Make sure you add gloves!

MMMMM !! Latex

... or not

 

[ufkacbln]

More seriously

Latex gloves can be an issue and the talcum powder used to make putting them on acted as a sensitiser

Nitrile is the way ahead

 

[Berk on a Bike]

I take nitrile ones from work by the box load...

 

[Adam4868]

Man up and get yer hands dirty !

 

[mybike]

[QUOTE 3624112, member: 9609"]People wear gloves to fix a bike [/QUOTE]

I learnt from fixing teleprinters that gloves get in the way. Barrier cream is an effective option. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rozalex-4...748?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4add1e8104

 

[snorri]

I learnt from fixing teleprinters

You must have seen a few changes since these days.

 

[steveindenmark]

Thin gardening gloves or skin.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I don't get on with gloves of any kind either when working on bikes or when doing the household chores
They feel either too bulky or rip in shreds instantly.
This is quite vexing as my hands have permanently the "just scrubbed" look.
Of course none of this is of any help to the op

 

[Piemaster]

Latex don't stand up to some things that nitrile do. GRP resin being one of them as well as some paints (can't remember which one I was using, but it was messy)

 

[2clepto]

I am looking for good quality ones. Can you recommend a brand you have used?

you can get cloth backed thin rubber fronted gloves at wilkinsons for a pound and they last 20 or 30 bike services approx and theyre washable. ive only bought them from the largest stores.

 

[mybike]

You must have seen a few changes since these days.

Just a few. Even I could type faster than a teleprinter.