10 cycling gloves for the winter: The Giro Pivot 2.0 in the test
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Giro Pivot 2.0 winter gloves
Equipment
The Americans rely on the waterproof OutDry membrane for the Pivot 2.0. In combination with the robust outer material, the glove rustles like a bag of jelly babies. But it protects against wind and weather. A thin layer of Primaloft lining also provides some warmth. The towelling trim is cleverly positioned and extends from the index finger to the back of the hand, so you can wipe your nose properly.
The Pivot 2.0 is also well equipped for the journey home on the road. There is plenty of reflective material on the outside and between the fingers of the winter gloves. The smartphone touchscreen can be operated with the thumb and index finger. A wide Velcro fastener makes it easier to get into the somewhat bulky glove.
Weather protection
The outer material of the Giro is cleverly chosen. It absorbs very little moisture and is also cleanly impregnated. Only the small wipe on the index finger absorbs a little water. On top of this, Giro uses an OutDry membrane, which makes the Pivot absolutely waterproof. Heavy rain? No problem. We even completely submerged the Pivot and then pulled dry fingers out of the glove. This makes the Pivot 2.0 a real bad weather glove and well suited for wet days. However, as soon as the mercury approaches zero degrees, the thin lining of the winter gloves is no longer sufficient to keep your fingers warm. So the Giro can't cope with really cold days.
Fit
Thanks to the wide-opening Velcro strap, it is easy to slip into the Giro, which is comfortably lined with waffle fleece. The pivot is slightly pre-shaped so that it moulds well to the hand and doesn't crease much when gripping the handlebars. The fingers are rather short overall, especially on the thumb and index finger. The additional leather trimmings on the index and middle fingers make them a little bulky. As a result, the brake and gear levers feel rather undefined.
Because the different layers of material are welded to the palm, the Giro winter gloves provide a very secure grip on the handlebars overall. Only the thumb and index finger could do with some silicone for more grip. The small gel pad on the outer palm ensures good pressure distribution on the outside of the grip. Overall, however, the material could be a little more flexible. When gripping the handlebars, it tightens quite a bit, which can be tiring over time while riding.
Giro Pivot 2.0 - Details and price
- Price 90 Euro >> available here
- Sizes XS to XXL
- Weight 112 grams (L)
- Equipment wind/waterproof; Primaloft lining; Velcro fastener; touchscreen fingers; gel padding; reflective
Valuation
Conclusion: Giro Pivot 2.0 winter gloves
With the windproof and waterproof Pivot, Giro has a solid all-rounder in its programme. Despite the Primaloft lining, the Giro is one of the more moderately insulated candidates. The Outdry membrane keeps the material flexible so that the grip on the handlebars hardly suffers. However, there is excess material at the end of the narrow-cut fingers, which interferes with handling, and the bulging seam of the touchscreen trim on the index finger is also irritating. With sweaty hands, it is difficult to get into the glove, the wiping surface is narrow and moderately absorbent, but very long, and the material is unusually raspy.
