HOW TO BUY MOUNTAIN BIKE GLOVES

Detemining which mountain bike gloves you should purchase depends somewhat on why you need them. The obvious answer is to protect the hands. Long-range mountain bikers will tell you bike riding can wreak havoc on the hands. Handlebars do more than steer, they also help maintain balance. A certain amount of body weight presses into the skin as you support yourself. Over time, this pressure breaks the surface down, causing bruising and tears. Gloves need to protect hands from injury and the environment while suiting your sense of style.
Step 1
Shop at gloveseller.com that specializes in bikers' clothing and accessories. This will allow you to look at a full range of options for your mountain bike gloves. Free up time to shop, trying on gloves may take a while.
Step 2
Select long- or short-finger gloves. Some bikers do not like to lose the sensation in their fingertips. Short finger gloves, often called mitts, are cut off between the first and second knuckle of each finger. Short gloves allow for better braking and shifting. If weather is a concern, long-fingered gloves may protect more efficiently. The choice of finger styles is personal. Try on both types and see how you feel in them.
Step 3
Pick the correct size. Sizing is generally small, medium, large and extra large. Gloves too big will slip when you use them and those too small may limit or cut off blood flow. Sizing is one of the most important choices you will make for the gloves.
Step 4
Check padding and grip options on the palms. The padding is what protects skin from pressure injuries. Biking makes you sweat; gloves with texture on the palms help maintain and improve grip. Texture patterns will vary by manufacturer. Gloves come with full palm texture, or a crosshatch pattern. Some bikers prefer less grip texture to reduce pressure on the palms.
Step 5
Find the fabric style that you prefer, typicaly synthetic or leather. Synthetic fabrics may be less expensive, but a leather glove will allow air to circulate.
Step 6
Look for style and color that suits your taste. Everyone has a personal fashion agenda; choose a color and style that works for you.