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8 Jun 2006
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The BM GS gloves look very like the second set. the knuckle scoops work well - v cold in UK winter !! In temps to 42 in South America they were excellent. Done about 13,000+ miles and like new. £45 odd. recommended. (if you don't mind BMW logo of course) As thin, you will develope Calluses on palms - no jokes please - but after while you harden up....oh stop it please ! ;-)
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I used Aerostich Elkskin gloves across Africa. Not too bad in the heat (they seem to soak up sweat which evaporates as you go along - quite good cooling). Also very comfortable, cheapish, compact and they don't make you look like a robot.
Not a lot of impact protection, and they don't like being urinated on (don't ask).
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10 Jun 2006
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supermoto gloves
i like the new range of "supermoto" gloves coming out recently, they seem to be up-armoured enduro gloves with plenty of ventilation, usually with mesh and vents all over them. not much wrist protection because the cuffs are short or non existant, but all the ones i try on are very comfortable and feel like proper sports gloves without the wrist.
prices vary from market stall cheap to saville row ridiculous, as with all bike gear these days. up to you what somethings "worth", its a very subjective thing, value.
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I use a pair of cheap gardening gloves - rough leather which should provide some protection, though I haven't tested that yet. They don't last forever but you can buy 10 pairs from the price of some pukka summer gloves.
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13 Jun 2006
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Hi Wheelie,
I like your attitude to 'safety' equipment!
I bought a pair of Hein Gerick 'Taureg' gloves that are really light (and cheap!) and probably offer little protection but I found them comfortable in very hot temps in Iran.
You could also go into a mountain bike shop and look at the gloves they sell for downhill mountain biking. I used to use a set for summer motorbiking and they were extremely comfy even in very hot weather.
The safety conscious folks will no doubt be rolling their eyes at these suggestions though!
Matt
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Before you bin the idea of leather gloves, try using a leather punch to make your own vents - particularly between the fingers! If done neatly there is no real reason they shouldn't be just as touch as new; after all, most race leathers these days come vented and they don't fall apart.
Another useful tip for the heat is pour a bottle of water into your helmet before puttting it on; the slightest breeze makes a world of difference!
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