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Alpinestars SP1 gloves - review: Conclusion

bunglehaze — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:45:50 +0100

A truly stunning looking glove with more than ample protection and at a reasonable price to boot. The research and development from their long racing history is apparent in the placement of things like the carbon finger sliders and wrist closure system. The only real complaint I can make is with the final finishing of a few small areas on the gloves which is something I have seen on other pairs, that said it is only really superficial and as such does not detract from the overall quality feel of the glove which is comfortable and gives a confidence in its ability should the worst happen. There is ventilation built in to the glove which perhaps works a little but I felt that a little more thought would have made this a fantastic glove, if it had the same TPU knuckle as the more expensive models it would be a knockout!

Alpinestars Octane S-Moto gloves - review: Conclusion

bunglehaze — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:38:47 +0100

For times when the going gets hot the Octane glove is a lifesaver, no more sticky, sweaty hands and that uncomfortable feeling that comes with it. ventilation is superb all round and the overall construction quality is excellent. I love these gloves so much that I have continued to wear them throughout winter and despite the cold temperatures and biting cold rain the gloves have kept my hands at a reasonable temperature. oddly the venting in the material does not seem to be a hindrance in the cold. For the track these would not be first choice in terms of safety but for general riding I challenge you to find a more comfortable glove.

Frank Thomas Strike Titanium Gloves - review: Conclusion

bunglehaze — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:53:57 +0100

The pre-requisite for a good summer gloves seem to rank comfort and ventilation right up there with price and protection, in fact I have seen many people complain about how stifling their gloves are in hotter weather (if you can remember what that is) - well not with these, they have comfort and ventilation in spades... I was genuinely impressed at how good these gloves felt on my daily rides, in summer especially they did exactly what they were supposed to. Highly recommended.

Joe Rocket Phoenix Gloves - Review: Conclusion

bunglehaze — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:34:59 +0100

Ventilation wise these gloves are king, I have found no other glove that is as consistantly as airy and comfortable in hotter weather, this though is in my opinion where the gloves fall down. My set started fraying and bobbling within a week of use and not really particularly hard wear either, on the palm sections it became clear that with just a little bit of speed and a stretch of tarmac underneath them they would not hold up to an abrasion test that well. That said I have since noticed that Joe Rocket have redesigned these gloves entirely and they look to be of a more durable construction, if they offer a similar amount of comfort in the heat but increased levels of safety (and that includes peace of mind remember) I would be more than happy to give them a try. As for these gloves it appears they are discontinued and no longer available to buy anywhere which might just be a good thing.