Quote Originally Posted by mariposa View Post
...this is a lot to absorb!

One last question. For road biking I wear fingerless gloves during the warm months. I am wondering if you do this for mountain biking or if you always prefer full-fingered. I guess this is because of the increased likelihood of taking a fall on a mtn bike.

Thanks.
Mariposa - check out the Mojaves I mentioned. The thumb is full and the fingers 3/4 and reinforced. Alot of MTB riders use full fingered gloves. Depending on my ride, I do as well. For so many reasons including falls but also riding through thick brush, dealing with stickers, etc.