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Conference noted::bicycle

Title:	Bicycling
Notice:	Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:	JAMIN::WASSER

Created:	Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	3214
Total number of notes:	31946

1598.0. "gel gloves....are they worth the expense?" by PACKER::JACOBSON () Mon Jun 18 1990 09:13

    
    Have any of you mountain bikers tried gel gloves?  Are they really
    worth it?  I saw them in the performace catalog for about $25.
    
    Karl.......

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1598.1		LEVERS::LANDRY		`Mon Jun 18 1990 09:40`	10
	I don't own a mountain bike, but I do use gel gloves on my road bike. Yes, I do think they are worth the price. I was having some nerve (numbness) problems in my arms before I switched to gel. Once I switched, the problems never returned. I've tried both Spenco and Nashbar gel gloves and the Spenco's are far superior and worth the extra $$. chris
1598.2	Spenco Palm Pads, yes!	BTOVT::MAYOT		`Mon Jun 18 1990 11:00`	7
	I have a pair of 4 year old Spenco pads...they are enclosed in terry cloth and cover only the palms, with looped elastic straps for fingers and the back of the hand. They are extremely comfortable, and cool compared to the usual netting style. I haven't found them available anywhere since then...guess I better check the catalogs again. Tom
1598.3	Check out the note titled "Numb Novice"	GSFSWS::JSMITH	Chromed Cannondale	`Mon Jun 18 1990 11:40`	2

1598.4	Go with the GEL	DELNI::PERRY	Ross Perry	`Mon Jun 18 1990 13:14`	11
	RE:.1 I agree with Chris's note. I've switched to Spenco GEL gloves this season and found them to be great. Last year I tried replacing the handlebar tape with spenco foam pads. But they really didn't improve anything other than appearance. The GEl gloves are worth the money. Ross
1598.5	Even REAL MEN use them 8^)	CRBOSS::BEFUMO	Knowledge perishes - Understanding endures	`Mon Aug 20 1990 12:06`	11
	I used to sneer at guys in the gym who wore lifting gloves - (REAL men WANT thick unsightly callouses). Then, about three years ago, I tried, and immediately bought a pair, and would never be without them. I JUST replaced that first pair a couple of months ago, so whatever they cost, it certainly doesn't amount to much over that time. When I first started riding, 6 weeks ago, I wore my lifting gloves - (REAL men don't need those colorful fancy things - they use PLAIN BLACK LEATHER gloves). Then I bought a pair of gell gloves, and guess what - I'll NEVER use anything else - what a difference. Gee, at this rate, someday I may even start stretching (REAL men WELCOME injuries)