Good fingerless gloves needed for my drop bar bike

[gussington]

Hi all,
Currently using some Knog gloves that always seemed to work well on my flat barred hybrid, but having changed to a drop bar tourer, I am looking for some gloves that have padding towards the thumbs where I am currently aching a lot after long rides.

Am happy to spend decent money if the gloves are good and will last a long time. Spotted a review for 'Giro Monaco' mitts http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=61336 which I like the look of, but haven't found anywhere to try a pair on.

Anyone got any experience of the Giro Monaco's - or any other fingerless gloves that I should try?

gussington

 

[slowmotion]

Specialized BG Gel mitts get good reviews and are well made.

http://www.specialized.com/gb/gb/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=61617

 

[PaulSecteur]

I use the specialized ones, they were 27 quid, but seem like they will last. They seem to have padding in all the right places.

 

[barongreenback]

Just ordered a pair of the Monaco mitts after a good review on cycling plus. Had to order from the US as I wanted XXL and no-one in the Uk had them in stock. Will hopefully arrive in the next couple of days so will let you know how I get on with them.

 

[rb58]

Can't tell you which ones to buy, as I have several and they're all quite good. However, a pair to avoid are the Goretex leather (retro looking) gloves. Fit really well, padding in the right places etc. but if they get wet (which they will) then the dye comes out all over your hands. Not cheap either!

 

[xxmimixx]

Specialized BG Gel mitts get good reviews and are well made.

http://www.specializ....jsp?spid=61617

I have these (not red) and can highly recommend them

 

[John the Monkey]

Another for the BG gel mitts - I've three pairs of those, (2x BG Comp, 1x BG Pro) and the padding is very well positioned, imo.

I like the Pro slightly more, but the comp is fine too.

 

[NormanD]

Another +1 for the BG gel mitts

 

[lejogger]

I have the Altura Pro Gel. A bit cheaper than the specialized, but they have very good padding which is what I believe you're after.

(Granted I've not seen the padding on the spesh)

 

[lesley_x]

My Mavic gloves have been serving me well for the past year

 

[monnet]

+1 for the Specialized BG gloves. Been using them for years and love them (think I'm using the Comps).


Prendas own brand mitts are good too.