18 April 2018
by MCN News Team
Spring has finally sprung, so it's time to pack away those bulky winter gloves and opt for something a little more lightweight.
We know there's always a chance of a shower, whatever the time of year,...
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20 March 2018
by Matt Wildee
Our Senior Editor, Matt Wildee, has ridden 3000 miles over ten months in these top spec gloves from Dainese and here's his view on what's good and what's not.
What’s good?
Plenty.
These gloves offer...
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15 February 2018
by Dan Sutherland
Our Acting Consumer Editor, Dan Sutherland, has clocked up 5,000 miles in these winter gloves over the last couple of months. Here's his thoughts.
What’s good?
These Montana 120s from Weise have...
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09 February 2018
by Alison Silcox
Alison's worn the Rukka Suki Gloves through changeable British weather and she's given them a five star quality review, here's why:
What’s good?
Made from a mixture of textile and leather, these top...
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03 February 2018
by Simon Relph
Cold fingers are a thing of the past for Simon Relph, he's given the RST Thermotech gloves a five star rating and here's why.
What’s good?
I don’t know anyone who enjoys cold hands riding a bike,...
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09 December 2017
by Adam Child
I’ve covered around 13,000 miles in these Knox Zero2 Mk2 gloves and am about to tackle my second winter with them. Here’s how I’ve been getting on so far…
What’s good?
These stylish Knox gloves are...
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18 November 2017
by Dan Sutherland
I tested these ARMR Moto WP670 all-weather gloves (RRP £69.99) for one month, covering 600 miles.
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Here's how I got on...
What’s good?
With my daily riding getting...
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29 September 2017
by Oli Rushby
Three months and 2,000 miles later, here’s my thoughts on the Buffalo BR30 gloves.
What’s good?
These are great, sporty casual gloves. They didn’t take much bedding in to be comfortable and still look...
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16 September 2017
by MCN News
I tested these Spada Blizzard 2 WP gloves (RRP £34.99) for three months, covering 2000 miles. Here's how I got on...
What’s good?
A glove for under £35 that claims to be waterproof and actually is! I...
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04 August 2017
by Alison Silcox
I've been using these £69.99 Weise Outlast Sirius gloves for four months now and have so far covered 700 miles in them.
What’s good? I have piano player’s hands, with long, slim fingers, and I found...
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21 July 2017
by Michael Guy
MCNs Sports Editor, Michael Guy has been testing these Five HG1 Waterproof Heated Gloves for 18 months now and has worn them for 7000 miles. Here’s what he thinks…
What’s good? When I first...
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09 July 2017
by Simon Brown
I tested these Weise Summer gloves (£39.99) for three weeks over 500 miles.
Here's how I got on...
What's good?
Basic gloves, for a basic price. The feel is ok, but not amazing, and they are...
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10 June 2017
by RiDE reviews
Textile glove is CE marked, with a hard knuckle, leather/suede fingers and palm, with pinky and ring fingers connected. Sealed well against draughts and was totally dry. Feel is excellent but could be...
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09 June 2017
by RiDE Reviews
These CE-marked Gore-Tex textile gloves have hard knuckle protectors, squidgy scaphoid armour and leather palms and fingers. The thin lining means good feel, at the expense of a little warmth but...
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08 June 2017
by RiDE reviews
Almost identical to the Held Air n Dry gloves, bar the BMW branding and a bit less ventilation – which just knocks hot-weather performance back a fraction. If you don’t mind the BMW branding, the £36...
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07 June 2017
by RiDE reviews
Well-armoured two-chamber textile/leather gloves are fine on cool days and great on hot days, with vents on top and a perforated palm. Totally dry, with great feel and comfort. Not the warmest...
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06 June 2017
by RiDE reviews
Chunky leather glove is CE marked, with hard knuckle armour and a soft scaphoid protector. Has separate cuff and wrist straps. Passed all our waterproof tests. The tester said the liner gets sweaty...
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05 June 2017
by RiDE reviews
This CE-approved textile glove has a hard knuckle protector, with a wrist strap to secure it and a zip to adjust the fit of the cuff. It’s comfy and feel is good. It’s waterproof and has a plush...
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17 May 2017
by Liam Marsden
MCN Web Producer, Liam Marsden, tested these Icon DKR gloves (£50.35) over seven months across 500 miles.
Here's how he got on...
What’s good? Some winter gloves can be fiddly when it comes...
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08 May 2017
by Matt Wildee
Two years later and Senior Editor Matt Wildee claims the Knox Handroid gloves to be some of the best he’s used.
Time tested Two years
What’s good?
These are some of the best gloves I’ve used, offering...
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03 April 2017
by Adam Child
Time tested: 100 miles
What’s good? How good can a £20 glove (£19.99 to be exact) from Aldi be? As it turns out, not as bad as I was expecting. The Aldi gloves are made from real leather, have some...
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25 March 2017
by Bruce Dunn
We tested these Held Arctic Evo gloves (£157.99) over three months, but what did we make of them?
What’s good? I wanted a pair of seriously warm and waterproof winter gloves, and in the Arctic...
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23 March 2017
by MCN News
What’s good and what's not about BKS' race gloves?
Here's the good bits: British brand BKS, creators of top-quality tailor-made leather kit, have released these all-new off-the-peg race gloves.
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14 February 2017
by Jordan Gibbons
Rev’It! Taurus GTX £169.99
Time tested 2500 miles
What’s good? When it comes to keeping your hands warm and dry, the Taurus gloves are virtually faultless. I commute around 180 miles per day, most of...
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04 January 2017
by Andy Davidson
Time tested: 6000 miles/ seven months
What’s good? It’s hard not to love a glove which is lined with faux fur. Slip your hand into the Furygan and it’s instantly treated to a warm and fuzzy welcome.
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31 December 2016
by Dan Sutherland
Time tested: 1700 miles/two months
What’s good? The Knox Handroid is certainly a glove that looks the part. The twist-action Boa lacing closure at the wrist and exo skeleton structure along the...
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16 November 2016
by James Archibald
Tested by: James Archibald, Web Producer
Time tested: four months/3000 miles
What’s good? The Rallye are a light glove designed primarily for warm weather and off-road use, and they’ve been great over...
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02 November 2016
by Dan Sutherland
Tester Dan Sutherland
Time tested: 1700 miles
What’s good? The Knox Handroid is certainly a glove that looks the part. The twist-action Boa lacing closure at the wrist and exo skeletal structure along...
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19 September 2016
by Simon Brown
What’s good about the Weise Romulus gloves?
Decent, understated protection that won’t leave you too much out of pocket. One aspect that drew me to the Romulus gloves was that they have passed CE...
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15 September 2016
by Adam Child
What’s good about the Roland Sand Dezel gloves?
These retro gloves are dripping in quality and style. They not only look authentic, but feel amazing; the palms are so soft it almost feels like you’re...
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09 August 2016
by Simon Brown
What’s good about the Racer Stratos 2 gloves?
Racer have thought everything through to come up with a pair of gloves that do the job without looking flash or being packed with extraneous features.
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05 August 2016
by Michael Guy
What’s good about the Alpinestars Yari Drystar gloves?
Off-road gloves are invariably lightweight to give the rider the grip and feel they want, but this means those gloves offer no weather protection...
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07 July 2016
by Tim Thompson
What’s good about the Arc-on Apex race gloves?
Fit and feel. The all-new, all-roo Apex race glove, designed by London-based leather manufacturer Arc-on, is rammed with armour and all the usual selling...
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28 June 2016
by Liam Marsden
What’s good about the Knox Handroid gloves?
I think the Handroid gloves look really cool, although many don’t. Knox gloves seem to be an almost perfect fit for my hands, and it’s the same with the...
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