Cycling Gloves
Easy Cycling Gifts for Men
Cycling gloves make excellent Christmas gifts for men who love to get out on their bikes.
Of course, a real bonus is that they are so easy to find and buy online. Perfect for easy Christmas shopping!
Miss Trixie says she always feel underdressed in anything less than elbow length evening gloves...but, unless your man already shows a predilection for cross dressing, it's best to stick to the standard designs.
You are looking for gloves that will help to ease the stress of hands gripping handlebars and provide warmth and protection during falls.
Styles of Gloves
There are a few different styles of glove to choose from. It really doesn't matter what he already has, because he'll always need spares so don't worry if you double up.
- Fingerless gloves: The focus here is on protection and padding. The backing should be breathable and the padding not too generous or it will just bunch up and send his fingers to sleep.
- Light weight full gloves: These offer some protection from cold as well as padding. Great for cycling in mild climates.
- Winter gloves: These babies are designed to keep his hands toasty and nimble so he can slam on the brakes before he skids across the black ice and four lanes of traffic. They should have a liner that comes out for washing and long cuffs to protect his wrists.
- Lobster gloves: These strange looking items resemble a lobster's claw, hence the name. They are an improvement on the old mitten style glove and allow greater movement of the fingers for using brakes and gears. They have three finger 'pockets' - two fingers in each plus the thumb. As with mittens, you can't beat them for protection from the cold.
Where to Buy Specialist Gloves for Cyclists
Be wary of buying cheap cycling gloves. Better to look out for good brands that have been discounted.
- Spenco cycling gloves
- Pearl Izumi gloves
- Giro gloves
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