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Troy Lee Designs Swelter winter gloves
Equipment
The winter gloves from cult designer Troy Lee come in classic motocross style - bold logo, protection prints on the fingers and back of the hand. Apart from the 3-layer softshell as the outer layer and the extended cuff, there is little to distinguish the glove from a classic summer glove. A thin layer of waffle fleece on the inside is intended to provide minimal insulation. A Velcro fastener helps you put them on, and the thumb and index finger also work on a smartphone. However, there is no terrycloth insert for cleaning glasses or wiping off sweat, nor is there any gel padding on the palm, although this does provide a more direct grip on the handlebars.
Weather protection
The Troy Lee doesn't even pretend that water is its element. Its material greedily soaks up even the first drops - DWR impregnation? Not a chance. And of course it gets correspondingly damp when it really rains. However, the Swelter is not designed for riding in the rain. The glove is more of a windproof version of a classic summer glove, as the Yankee also largely dispenses with insulation. In the cold check, the Swelter is one of the weakest in the comparison. So it is really only a good choice for mild, dry days.
Fit
Thanks to the wide Velcro strap, the long cuff of the Swelter opens wide and you can slip into the snug-fitting glove without any problems. Even if the feel of the material is not too high quality, the fit itself is just right. No superfluous material that gets in the way when gripping the handlebars. The synthetic leather offers plenty of grip. Unfortunately, the thumb and index finger of all places lack the otherwise generously placed rubber coating, so that the fingers slip a little on the fittings. Because the Swelter has no padding at all, it feels like a summer glove - although the windproof outer material could do with a little more stretch.
Troy Lee Designs Swelter - Details and price
- Sizes S to XXL
- Weight 82 grams (XL)
- Equipment 3-layer softshell with fleece lining; stretch cuffs; Clarino palm; silicone fingertips
- Price 54,99 Euro >> available here
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Conclusion: Troy Lee Designs Swelter winter gloves
If you're looking for a lightweight transition glove with a top fit and very direct grip, this is the glove for you. With the Swelter, you stay in control even in tricky passages. However, as soon as moisture comes into play or the temperature drops below ten degrees, the Troy Lee becomes uncomfortable. You have to accept slight compromises in terms of features and quality, and the material and workmanship don't make a very high-quality impression either. The silicone print is missing on the index and middle fingers, of all places. There is also no thumb with towelling trim.
Stefan Frey
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