The Teknic Chicane glove is a full gauntlet for the aggressive sport rider and is available at a great price point. The glove has pre-curved fingers and palm, is low profile and has an American fit.
Teknic Chicane Glove Review:
These Teknic gloves are supple drum dyed cowhide and goatskin construction materials, the palm and pinkie reinforcement is Kevlar. The knuckle protector is steel threaded and reinforced with multiple areas of reinforcement in the fingers and thumb.
If Spidi had a competition for their most popular race glove, the Spidi Carbo-3 Race Gloves would come out as champs. Spidi is a well known brand amongst the moto community and have a solid rep of making quality products which look well and protect even better. This rep should be further reinforced by their Carbo-3s.
The main composition of this glove is kobe cowhide leather which is amongst highest class of protective leathers available for a moto glove. The fit is European, so we recommend you buy the gloves one size larger than your American size. The seams are virtually unnoticeable on the inside as it is very comfortable and smooth from the get go. Laterally, there is temperfoam to protect the outside of your hands and ulna. There is also a temperfoam panel with some elastication located beneath the carbon fiber knuckle for additional protection and flexiblity. Spidi has included foam around and behind the carbon fiber knuckle, which is already very protective and light as it is, for extra shock absorption and heat resistance.
Additionally, there are carbon sliders and temperfoam panels located on the fingers and elasticated stretch panels on the middle and pointer fingers with extra layers of leather on each finger for further protection. There is a nice large piece of clarino located on the outside part of your hand for the protection needed in case of a low side crash since that is the first part of your hand that will come into contact with the ground. On the inside of the palm, there are rubberized grip panels located on the areas of your hand that hold the handlebars to give you solid grip. The heel has an additional shock absorbing layer above the protective clarino layer as well as a slider on the side of your hand.
For the protection you recieve from Spidi with these gloves, along with their killer looks, it's no surprise they are amongst Spidi's finest and a fine choice indeed.
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Spidi has a history of creating great motorcycle products, such as their Spidi Race Vent Gloves. The Race-Vent Gloves are an excellent all around sport riding glove that can also be stretched into track days. Whether you're tearing up twisties and dragging a knee or shredding the tarmac on the weekend, the Spidi Race Vent Gloves will keep you cool, comfortable and protected.
They tend to have a rather tight European fit to them so ordering these in a size larger than your American glove size is definitely recommended. One thing that automatically sticks out after putting on the Race-Vents is how comfortable they are. The stitching is done in a way that it is almost impossible to feel the seams making it more smooth for your fingers to operate after putting them on. There is also a vent located on the back of the hand right below the knuckle protector to keep your hands cool and dry when riding. There is a full cowhide exterior to give the gloves great durability and abrasion resistant properties. It is a full gauntlet glove as race gloves usually are providing protection for your ulna with soft inserts located on the top of the gauntlet for that extra needed protection.
There is also a rubberized TPR Spidi logo located right beneath the soft inserts for both style and further protection. There are thermoformed titanium fiber and TPU protectors located at the main knuckle, outer hand and ulna. There are also PU protectors located on the fingers and the vent located on the back of the hand behind the knuckle protector. The fingers include a double layer of leather on the fingers between the index and pinky. There is a keramide, a kevlar derivative, reinforced palm for further added stability. This glove provides plenty of lateral side hand protection with soft inserts on the pinky and an extra seamless layer of leather that goes up the lateral side.
Overall for being a relatively fair priced racing glove, this glove is truly a bang for the buck product with all the comfort and protective features it touts.
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Held, a household name when it comes to motorcycle gloves, has come out with their Held Calibur Gloves for 2011. The Caliburs are amongst that top end sport and sport touring gloves which provide more than ample protection for the casual rider. Held is known for creating high quality gloves, and with the Held Caliburs being one of their top end gloves, these should more than fit the bill.
The base construction of the Held Calibur Gloves is derived from pittards leather which is thinner than the average leather, but receives a special tanning process for excellent durability and protection. There is also superfabric to protect the more vulnerable parts of your hands such as your knuckles, outside of the last 2 fingers, and down the ulna, the outer area of your hand. Held has smartly located a dual visor wiper on your left index finger to wipe away any moisture that builds on the outside of your face shield. The fingers that the superfabric does not cover have extra padding inserted for additional protection in case of a crash.
The thumbs are protected by suprotect material which is a type of memory foam that stiffens with impact to minimize the damage on your thumb if you crash. The palm is mainly constructed from kangaroo leather, which is one of the more durable and thinner leathers available. The heel of the hand being one of the more vulnerable areas of your hand, is also protected by superfabric. There is double reinforcement up the base curve of the thumb for durability. The gloves have a more generous american cut to them, therefore you can buy them in your typical handsize, instead of having to upgrade a size like you typically have to do with european gloves.
In the end, if you are looking for a good sport or sport touring glove which is affordable, the Held Calibur Gloves are definitely one of the options you should consider.
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Dainese introduces a new addition to their winter glove lineup with the Dainese Jerico Gore-Tex Gloves. With Dainese, you’re always going to get a great quality product which is also very stylish at the same time to give you the best of both safety and fashion. These gloves are extreme winter gloves so you are getting not only top of the line product that achieves very high standards of protection and performance, but at the same time, looks great and keeps your hands warm and safe while riding your bike in the cold.
The Dainese Jerico Gore-Tex Gloves have an abrasion-resistant textile backhand, CowhideClarino fabric at the palm, and leather, clarino, and digital SuedeSpandex palm reinforcements. They come equipped with a covered carbon fiber main knuckle armor, hard part resin inserts on the finger joints, and Distortion Control Protection on the little finger. The main features that set these gloves apart from others are the Primoloft thermal insulation padding and the fact that the glove has a Gore-Tex waterproof breathable membrane which is guaranteed for life.
Comfort wise the glove is full gauntlet and has a zipper that makes it easy to slip the glove on and off. Furthermore, the glove is constructed of an elasticated fabric material for the best fit and movement of the hand. There is a full waterproof gaiter under the gauntlet to use when riding through the rain or sleet. There is a single Velcro adjustment strap and a nice big pull tab that makes it easy to put on and take off the gloves. Overall, the Dainese Jerico Gore-Tex Gloves present a premium quality product built for extreme protection along with comfort and warmth that puts them at the top of Dainese’s winter gloves lineup.
Puma has come out with a new addition to their glove line with the Puma Sport Gloves. Dainese's construction combined with Puma's creativity and swagger make these gloves one of a kind with their strong build and fashionable design. Puma is known for their taste in style while Dainese is known for creating well-built motorcycle products and with their combined efforts, we are ensured that these gloves will be of the most premium quality and will look good at the same time!
These gloves are a synthetic leather shell with foam inserts at the top of the gauntlet. The key features on these gloves are the carbon knuckle armor with elasticated panels and carbon fiber finger protectors to help keep you safe from potential abrasion. The gloves also feature a spandura fabric panel for additional comfort and mobility. Additionally they feature a synthetic leather palm with clarino panels and double reinforcement at the outer pinky. There is a single cuff gauntlet with a wrist adjuster strap for a precision fit. The pre-curved fingers will help reduce hand fatigue and the perforation in between the fingers flows a decent amount of air in the glove. The Puma Sport Gloves offer some of the finest motorcycle functionality mixed with the demonstrable style that Puma always delivers.
Icon gloves are some of the most popular items we sell at RevZilla. Everyday we're shipping tons of these gloves to our customers and it's for a good reason. Icon Motorcycle Gear has always been popular with our aggressive street based riding crowd looking for good protection and reasonable prices. The Icon Pursuit Glove follows right in these footsteps and is built for the serious street rider. There's an Icon Pursuit Perforated Glove, a non-perf version, and an Icon Women's Pursuit Glove. The Pursuit has a ton of protection for a short cuff motorcycle glove and it's the most affordable full grain leather glove Icon offers; the Pursuit has a MSRP set at 55 bucks.
What makes the Pursuit stand out is the amount of protection you're going to get out of this glove versus other gloves in the 50 dollar price point. The main construction of the glove's exterior is premium goatskin leather. Goatskin is some of the best leather for glove manufacturers to use because of how light, supple, and durable it is. This glove is also very light and as soon as you slide your hand into it you're going to feel a huge hard knuckle protector sitting right on the front portion of your hand. This is a hard plastic piece that feels strong enough to protect your knuckles in the event of a moderate impact or slide. This is hidden underneath the gloves leather construction giving the glove a much more stealthy style than a glove with an exposed knuckle protector. The palms of the glove are reinforced with an extra piece of goatskin leather for more protection against abrasion and for extra grip on the controls of your machine. Each finger also gets its own hard protector in the mid-digit for added protection. The only let down with this glove is the lack of any kind of protection on the outside of the pinky to the outside of the wrist as well as the thumb area. These tend to be places of vulnerability in the event of a low side crash and slide but you would have to look at gloves in the 90 dollar price point before you start to get that kind of protection.
There are three different versions of this glove available: perforated, non-perforated, and a women's version. The perforated version feels like it'll be a great summer weight glove for when the temperature climbs above the 75 degree mark but you'd have to be one tough rider to be able to wear these when temperatures are in the 40's. The non-perforated version feels like the exact opposite and would stretch from about the 40's-60's temperature range. The women's version is also available in perforated and non-perforated and is design specifically for a woman's hand.
The Icon Pursuit is definitely going to be a popular glove of kit at RevZilla this season. They're available in 6 different perf colors, 4 different womens' colors, and a stealth non-perf. Sizes go from a mens S to XXXL and womens sizes go from S to XL.
If you're looking for a full leather Dainese glove that fits into an aggressive sport and street riding style but don't want to go over the hundred dollar price point, the Dainese Redgate Glove is right up your alley. The Redgate was made to fit into the gap in the Dainese glove line-up between the higher end track gloves like theDainese Pro Carbon Glove and the more street orientated Dainese RS-2 Glove. The Redgate glove is designed for the rider who is looking for a well-rounded glove for spirited sport riding and the occasional track day. Protection, comfort, styling, and price are the three aspects that really make this glove stand out.
The protection the Redgate offers is solid for a leather glove in this price point. This glove has very well padded knuckles with hard carbon-fiber knuckle protectors. The index finger, middle finger, and ring fingers all get nicely padded inserts in the middle of each finger while the pinky finger gets an extra thick piece of leather for protection on the outside of the glove. The bottom outer part of the palm gets an extra piece of thick woven leather to protect the vulnerable outside of the hand in the case of a low side crash and slide. The full gauntlet makes sure that there will be no exposed skin where the glove meets the cuff of the riders jacket.
Another great aspect about this glove is the high amount of comfort. The inside of the glove is incredibility soft and comfortable. The leather is very soft and allows for very easy movement. The Redgate does not have that super aggressive and tight track cut that you find on many of their higher end racing gloves like the Dainese Steel Core Glove. There is a women's Dainese Redgate glove specifically cut to fit a female's hand. You can really tell by the comfort and how these gloves are cut that they are made for more spirited street riding and less aggressive track days.
The styling of the glove is absolutely gorgeous, just like almost all of Dainese's apparel. The black-white-red color scheme stands out especially well. Black-black-black is great for the riders out there who love the color black and the red and white color scheme is the typical Dainese style. Sizing goes from xs-xxl and pricing is set at the 100 dollar mark which means you're getting a good amount of value for an entry model full-cuff leather glove.
A brand new street and sport riding glove, the Dainese 4 Stroke Gloves are an extremely stylish and protective short cuff summertime option. A big step up in features and functionality from the Dainese Ricochet Gloves, the 4 Strokes are sure to be a big hit for sport tourers and aggressive street riders within the Dainese lineup.
Let's take a look at how these gloves are constructed. The backhand chassis is an extremely abrasion-resistant cowhide leather while the palm is a strong, lightweight, and very tactile goatskin leather. There is perforation all over the back of the hand, at the palms, and in between the fingers to suck air into the gloves. Protection is loaded up in the 4 Strokes: the main knuckle is a composite insert- TPU hard parts on the knuckle and back hand that are thermowelded to a stainless steel plate. The finger knuckles all feature TPU hard part armor while the pinky uses TPU sliders and Dainese's Distortion Control System to prevent serious injury to the little finger, which is an extremely common racing injury. There is addition TPU slider at the heel of the
hand and at the cuff. This is a ton of armor for a short cuff glove.
For comfort and ergonomics, the 4 Strokes have microelastic inserts across the fingers, and at the thumb and cuff, so there is no discomfort when actively working the controls. The palm features leather reinforcements in high-use and high-wear areas to extend the longevity. Foam inserts at the thumb and palm provide additional safety. The glove has an ergonomic pre-curving to reduce fatigue while a single velcro cuff closure provides a snug fit. The fingers also all feature double layer leather reinforcements for added safety. Across the board, the Dainese 4 Stroke Gloves will excel in summertime street and sport riding and they are a welcome addition to the Dainese lineup, brand new for Spring 2011.
Two new sport riding focused summertime gloves are going to be released from REV'IT! in Spring 2011 to complement the immensely popular REV'IT! Monster Gloves. The REV'IT! Fly Gloves provide excellent ventilation and safety features, while the REV'IT! Curb Gloves add upgraded protective elements for summertime rides. Of course, each of these gloves features slick design elements, as REV'IT! never sacrifices on style for the sport rider.
The REV'IT! Fly Gloves feature a full goatskin and PU-coated cowhide exterior construction for the highest levels of abrasion resistance, but it is also fully perforated to flow the maximum amount of air on hot weather rides. The sleek design sets the REV'IT! Fly apart as the PU injected finger knuckle and main knuckle armor are completely leather wrapped to maintain the slick look of the glove. Elasticated stretch panels at the backhand and fingers allow for movement and let the armor move with the hand as you work the controls. The palm features a Schoeller-Keprotec panel that assists in preventing wearing down of the glove and also provides grip. For the price, you won't find many other gloves that feature the REV'IT! Fly Gloves in terms of
features, functionality and style for summertime sport riding.
If you're looking to upgrade the protective elements of the REV'IT! Fly and REV'IT! Monster, the REV'IT! Curb Gloves will be your go-to summertime sport glove. Similar to the Fly, the Curb is a full goatskin and PU-coated cowhide construction. The perforation scheme is significantly scaled back to go along with the beefed-up protection. Both the main knuckle and finger knuckles are carbon fiber for exceptional impact protection, while the outside of the little finger is reinforced with leather and has a TPU hard shell protector. The palm features a dual comp slider, a protective element borrowed from REV'IT! race gloves. The rest of the palm is goatskin with Schoeller-Keprotec
paneling for wear resistance, EVA foam for vibration dampening, and cowhide reinforcements for abrasion resistance. The fingers are externally stitched, race-style, and pre-curved for comfort. There are multiple zones of double stitching throughout the glove for tear resistance and PWR|yarn is used throughout, an extremely high tensile strength thread. These gloves are simply the next level of functionality when it comes to hot weather sport and street riding. We think they're going to be an absolute home run in the sport riding and touring community for their go-to summer glove.
As part of the brand new Fall 2010 gear lineup, Firstgear released a series of gloves to complement their standout ADV Touring gear. Today, we'll take a look at the Firstgear Kilimanjaro Gloves and Firstgear Kilimanjaro Air Gloves. Vastly different in application, what the Kilimanjaro and Kilimanjaro Air share is extensive R&D and thoughtful design from a company who has through the years developed many US patents, utilized innovative technologies and put their products through the veritable ringer of testing before ever going public. They continue to do so today and these gloves are another example of exceptional engineering and design.
The Kilimanjaro Glove boasts a 330D Cordura Gauntlet for durability with an integrated storm cuff that keeps the elements out of the glove. The Hipora waterproof breathable membrane ensures that no precipitation will get through to your hand while allowing perspiration to evaporate through, keeping you dry and comfortable. The palm sports a Pittards WR100X leather, a treated leather that is water/wind-resistant and breathable, but sacrifices nothing in the way of softness or suppleness. Injected TPU hard parts in the fingers provide additional protection while the left thumb's wiper blade provides the convenience of cleaning your face shield on the fly. Overall, the First Gear Kilimanjaro is a great cool/cold weather ADV touring option.
Consider these the little brother of the Kilimanjaro Gloves. Built for the summertime ADV touring rider, the First Gear Kilimanjaro Air Gloves are lightweight, built with a backhand construction of 320D mesh, and durable thanks to the leather palm with Clarino & foam reinforcements for resistance to wear and vibration-dampening. The liner is made with Bemberg fabric, a very soft and smooth silk-like fiber that creates a comfortable glove interior. It also has that great integrated wiper blade on the left thumb to quickly and easily clean your face shield, a feature we're seeing on a lot of the new Firstgear gloves. With exceptional features and functionality, these gloves are sure to be a huge hit for the rider seeking a lightweight summertime touring glove.
Stay tuned for more from the new Fall 2010 Firstgear lineup!
To see competitors of the cool/cold weather Kilimanjaro, visit our winter motorcycle gloves page.
To see what stacks against the Kilimanjaro Air, check out our summer motorcycle gloves section at RevZilla.com
