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Pearl Izumi Attack Cycling Glove | 
| Brand: Pearl Izumi
Category: Sports
Department: Unisex-adult
Buy New: $16.99 (On sale from $19.95) - $19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 4485
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 1
Model: 8807
ASIN: B00188MOIE
Release Date: April 22, 2008
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| Features:
| • | Dense, U-bridge padding and Coolmax? mesh offer comfort for short or long rides | | • | Coolmax? mesh on back of hand keeps your hands cool and dry | | • | U-Bridge padding alleviates pressure on both the ulnar and medial nerves | | • | Reflective logos |
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Product Description
Stretchy and breathable polyurethane palm combines wind and water resistance with long lasting comfort - perfect for long or short rides. Gel inserts have been placed in a U-bridge configuration to protect the ulnar and median nerves while absorbing shock and eliminating vibration. CoolMax mesh upper manages moisture. Microfleece thumb absorbs sweat from your brow. Reflective logos enhance visibility. Velcro closure gives you a secure fit.
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| Customer Reviews:
Comfortable junk June 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Gloves have become a real sore issue with me, because unlike my mid-'80's vintage leather gloves with a knit cotton back, the bicycling gloves today are all made of synthetic materials that seem to be chosen for the lowest cost, rather than function. I threw my 80's glove away as I never did wear them out. Big mistake!!! Don't get me wrong, my Kevlar wakeboarding gloves are all synthetic too and are absolutely bomb-proof, but turn any glove inside out these days and you will see a dozen little snippets of polyurethane "cloth" sewn together with horrific workmanship padded by stuff you put between your camper shell and pickup bed.
As for these gloves in particular, after a single 80 mile ride with about 4,000 ft of climbing on a very hot day the gel pads were completely collapsed - in the very first outing!!! My riding partner bought the same gloves for about half the price I paid from the PI outlet store and his collapsed on the same ride, and we both ride very padded handlebars.
The best part about these gloves is the design of the pads (NOT the implementation, for sure) which are the best I have found at preventing numbness. Too bad PI can't find a good source for actual leather, a few seamstresses who can sew a glove's 2-3 required seams, (gloves, like boots, should have a few seams as possible) and some actual Spenco quality gel. A note to glove designers (assuming they aren't all designed my marketing idiots) the seams, in general, should be on the OUTSIDE of the gloves, so the edges don't stick into your hands and fingers. Before you buy your next pair of gloves, turn them inside out. I think you will be stunned at the garbage the industry is putting out.
In summary. These gloves are state-of-the art, PATHETIC!
PS: I would genuinely appreciate a recommendation from readers if they know of a really good pair of gloves.
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