Have you ever experienced that the friction between your hands and the handlebars when pedaling for a long time makes your palms "catch" and hurt?
It is recommended that you wear gloves. Most gloves have a shock-proof effect, which can reduce the numbness and tingling sensation in the hands caused by the vibration of the handlebars. They can also absorb hand sweat to prevent the handlebars from slipping off.
In addition, you can protect yourself from the sun in summer and keep warm in winter.
There are many choices of gloves on the market. Which ones are right for you?
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Glove type
1. Half finger gloves
2. Long finger gloves
Comparison of long finger gloves and half finger gloves
1. Half finger gloves
✅ Cool and flexible
✅ You can take things from your pants pockets
✅ Use the touch screen of your mobile phone
❎ The disadvantage of half- finger gloves is that they are not waterproof, cold-proof and sun-proof
2. Long finger gloves
✅ More comprehensive protection ✅ Waterproof, cold-proof and sun-proof ✅Some gloves have the function of supporting touch screen
Benefits of gloves
1. Shockproof materials
The shock-absorbing gel is used to reduce the fatigue of holding the handlebars for a long time. During long-term riding, the vibration of the handlebars and the pressure of the body weight on the hands can lead to problems such as hand numbness, wrist pain, and finger weakness.
Professional cycling gloves have a lot of shock-absorbing pads specially added to each position of the palm, which can well absorb the shock transmitted by the handlebar, reduce the pressure of the body on the hands, and improve the comfort of the hands during riding.
2. Anti-slip material
The palm pads are silk-printed with silicone half-finger gloves to increase friction and prevent slipping.
Due to the sweat on the hands and the vibration of the handlebars during riding, coupled with muscle fatigue. Unknowingly, it is very likely to cause the danger of your hands slipping off the handlebars.
The palm surface of the cycling gloves is made of rubber-like material and the inside is made of sweat-absorbent material, which has a good anti-slip and sweat-absorbent effect, enhances the grip of the hand on the handlebar, and improves the controllability of the bike. .
3. Sweat wiping function
Wipe away sweat that affects your vision. It is generally designed at the thumb position, which is convenient for wiping in hot weather. During riding, a large amount of sweat will be discharged from the face, and it will flow into the eyes and the lenses of cycling glasses, seriously affecting the field of vision. Adds to the danger of riding.
The material on the outside of the thumb of the cycling glove is made of towel-like fabric. Many people ignore its role, but in fact, this position is specially used to wipe sweat from the forehead and eyes. After wiping sweat, throw it away. The posture is handsome, convenient and practical.
3. Breathable and comfortable design
Breathable air holes on the palm and between the fingers
4. Reflective materials to increase visibility
5. Elastic wrist elastic band for stable wearing
6. Children’s design
Most are designed with Velcro and are brightly colored, making them easy for children to wear.
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If you are using a mountain climbing bike , you can consider long-finger gloves for more comprehensive protection.
If you are using a road bike , short-finger gloves are more recommended, as they are enough to meet the needs of basic protection and are also more breathable.
Size issues*
Measure according to different brands
*It is recommended to go to the store to try it on.
💡TIPS for taking off gloves
Some styles use the straps on the gloves to take them off with a gentle pull.
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💡 Tips for maintenance
Wash and dry by hand. Do not wash with hot water, bleach or other strong acids and alkalis. Do not expose it to direct sunlight. This will damage the material structure and may cause the fabric to become loose and the gloves to deform.
Reference webpage:
1) https://kknews.cc/zh-hk/news/4zkqa4q.html
2) https://www.elasticinterface.com/de/magazine/giro-supernatural/