Another great feature of these gloves is that they are made from a conductive material that can be used in operating different touchscreen gadgets, so you do not have to go through the hassle of removing your gloves. With some gloves, you can up the insulation by getting a thin silk, cotton or fleece liner glove from an outdoor company to wear inside your gloves, but be aware that you want to make sure the fit isn’t too tight, as this can affect blood flow and will make your hands feel colder as a result. Do winter gloves need wind protection? To ensure proper grip, buy a cycling glove that has either a silicone grips or gel padding at its finger and a palm portion. • Insulation

They also have padded and grippy palms which silicone strips on the first three fingers and upper palm which gives them good handlebar grip. The palms are heavily silicone printed from fingertips to cuffs, so there’s masses of grip and the gloves have a slight pre-curve which offers better grip on the handlebars.

MTB Gloves

This tension didn’t fade with time, and I already felt I was wearing the most suitable size for my hands, with going up a size likely to reduce dexterity and feel more than it would improve comfort. Featuring windproof and thermal fleeced materials to keep the winter out, the gloves have a comfortable snug fit and keep hands toastie. Fit is important when it comes to winter gloves, and not just for comfort when riding. Too big, and there’s too much room for air to move in and around inside, stealing heat from your hands with it. Too tight, and it will affect mobility, could restrict blood flow, and impair performance. Look for a happy medium between the two. To keep your hands warm, protected and comfortable, you would need gloves that have padding. Keep in mind that there will be plenty of traction between your hands, fingers and the handlebars. It will be more pronounced during the ride.

This resembles winter gloves, but it has a few tweaks. Sure, it has separate divisions for each finger in your hand, but it has a slender shape and uses only a small amount of fabric. The type of fabric used will determine the level of insulation, breathability, and comfort that the gloves can give. Some of the most common fabrics that manufacturers use are spandex, lycra, nylon, and synthetics. Some gloves feature a blend of two or more of these fabrics to achieve the perfect mix. • PaddingNotably, GripGrab says 75% of their material is recycled which makes them a great choice for the environmentally conscious. Cycle Centre Congleton Limited 2021. Cyclestore is a trading name of Cycle Centre Congleton Limited. All Rights Reserved Company No. 05107467 | VAT No: 593 733 507 It also has an anti-slip design. The manufacturer added wear-resistant and non-slip silicone printing on the palm part. This is done to boost friction and traction and resist abrasion. It also allows you to grip and steer the handlebars properly.

Made for the coldest and wettest days out on the bike, these are the only fully waterproof gloves in our guide. Troy Lee Designs Air glove 4. Troy Lee Designs Air glove Bare-skin feel from these skimpy and feature-laden paw protectors The primary reason we buy a pair of gloves is to keep our hands warm. Some brands will provide useful guides such as temperature gauges as to when the gloves should be used but, if not, look for features like windproof materials, fleece linings and double material constructions for a toastie feel. Waterproofing Thanks to the lightweight frame of this cycling glove, this type is perfect for hardcore and professional cycling trainings. • Winter GlovesMoreover, its fingertips are made with touch conducive cotton that allows you to use your touch screen gadgets and devices even while your gloves are still on. The Flexair is Fox’s thinnest, most minimal glove designed for maximum feel. It uses stretchy materials all over with extra flexible mesh between fingers, that’s also perforated for extra air flow and cooling, and based on extensive testing it’s one of the best mountain bike gloves out there. These Flexairs are exceptional in terms of perfect fit due to stretchy materials in every direction and the ventilation is superb too; so palms never get too sweaty and greasy inside and slime about on grips. Warmth isn’t just about insulation either; windchill - the cooling effect the wind has as it blows over a surface taking heat away with it - has a massive impact! And all the more so for hands-on handlebars sitting out there all exposed to the elements.