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V4
11-07-2003, 10:50 AM
I don't know about other people but I really am picky about riding gloves....especially winter gloves....

Often times, I find some that are nice and warm but I don't feel secure that it'll protect my hands in case of a fall....

Other times its too bulky where I can't feel the controls of my bikes.....

Some are just too hot....others are too cold....and many get too wet when riding in the rain.....

Well, I found the best winter gloves with the latest Alpinestars Tech-Road.....

I was lucky to get my pair early with the recent cold and rainy weather and found these gloves to be pretty good....I can feel the controls of my bike instantly, unlike some where either I had to get use to it or wait till it breaks in to get the feel of the levers and throttle and sometimes while gripping the clip-ons.....

Offers good warmth during night rides and offers bright reflective strips that while sitting at an intersection for a stop light, I was playing with my gloves reflection with car's headlights which was bright enough to get the attention of drivers next to me......

The most importantly, I find these gloves very comfortable, and seems to offer a good amount of protection which Ive never found in any other wintergloves before and it might be my favorite even during the spring and cool summers....

The only bad thing I can think about at the moment is that it is warmer than my regular leather gloves but that's expected for a glove categorized for the winter....

Price ranges from $100-115 but worth it which I wouldn't hesitate getting another one if I lost the ones I have now....

Features:
-Full-grain leather chassis with Kevlar® reinforcement for maximum protection and abrasion resistance

-Features the latest waterproof and breathable glove technology from Gore-Tex® "Exact Grip"

-The most advanced and precise fitting innovation from the world leaders in waterproof apparel technology

-Lumidex reflective panels for increased visibility

-Palm features Kevlar® and Pittards® Digital leather palm
reinforcements and vibration absorbing foam

-Dual wrist closures for a personalized fit and greater protection

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ghan
11-07-2003, 12:07 PM
:thumbup Thanks for that review. I'm very picky about the fit and feel of my gloves too.
So far I've gone through 5 pair and still haven't found a glove that is waterproof, warm without being bulky, and allows decent feel for the controls. I'll have to try out of pair of these, where did you get yours.
I've found that different make of gloves fit me differently and I'd need to try them on before buying.
I Wonder if I'll see these at the show Saturday?

Raghu
11-10-2003, 02:30 PM
Frey Daytona rain gloves that were on sale @ the Helimot booth. I am getting one next month :)

GAMBLER
11-15-2003, 12:25 AM
hey v-4 where did you get those gloves?

yuletak
01-12-2004, 02:23 AM
i too recently picked up these gloves, however, they are NOT warm at all! i was riding around in about 5x degree weather around san jose in the evenings, and my fingers were freezing! i even used a liner and it didn't help. perhaps i have a pair of defective gloves? i was thinking about it, and perhaps the cause is due to the gloves cutting off circulation. but then i also tried not to have them strapped on too tightly, but it didn't seem to help. any suggestions are appreciated. i'm looking into the aerostich grip warmers now.

in case anyone wanted a pair of these, cycle depot gave me a deal on them. $80 for the pair plus shipping and tax, which came out to about $93 or so. ask for albert.