Gloves

[tctrek]

I have about 4-5 pair, because I ride nearly every day and have to wash them.. there's nothing worse than stinky gloves. I actually like the LG gloves. I also have a pair of Castelli's that I absolutely love. There's a ripped seam in almost every pair I own. I think it's just the nature of how we use them.

[Thorn]

For me, gloves are one thing I've learned not to buy on line. While sizes for shorts and jerseys tend to be stable, I find gloves to be too variable to buy online (sorry, TE, but I am a dedicated shopper, alas, my pocketbook tells me).

I've had gloves that pinch at the base of the fingers (too short, yet fit find in width) or where the pressure pads sit--what may work well for some, actually causes me numbness.

That said, I just found the Giro Tessa glove. For me, it is perfect and perhaps for others. Light padding and a nice fit. I stopped by REI one week, tried them on and then tried them on the road. There were dozens on the rack. Went back a week later and they had 3 pair left, an XS and 2 XL.