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The Air glove is Troy Lee's lightweight companion for demanding mountain bike tours and impresses with its new design, which is aimed at maximising feel on the handlebars. The construction of the glove follows the principle of "less is more" and concentrates on the essential elements that ensure precise control and a high level of comfort. The single-layer palm forms the basis of the minimalist concept and is designed to enable a direct connection between the hand and handlebars thanks to its reduced material thickness.
Ergonomic fit for every finger
When redesigning the Air glove, the developers paid particular attention to the anatomical fit. The ergonomic finger shape on the palm has been specially designed to adapt to the contours of the hand and thus ensure an optimum fit on all fingers. This precise fit prevents annoying creases and minimises potential pressure points that could cause discomfort on longer rides.
Innovative materials for optimum performance
The micro-mesh upper section of the Air glove is designed to ensure optimum ventilation. Airy is probably the best way to describe the Air Glove. Despite the minimalist design, functional details were not overlooked during development. For example, the glove has a special silicone pattern on the index finger, middle finger and thumb for improved grip. The conductive palm also ensures that touchscreen devices such as smartphones or GPS computers can be used without having to remove the glove.
Troy Lee Designs Air Gloves in test
The fact that the Air Gloves feel like a second skin, we can only confirm. The lightweight mesh fits neatly around the fingers and doesn't crease. There are no unnecessary frills here. The thin velour palm creates an extremely direct grip on the handlebars - we love that. The lightweight mesh keeps your hands dry, even when the descent makes you sweat. Silicone prints on the most important fingers provide a little more grip. In terms of grip, the Troy Lee is the absolute best.
But there is also something to complain about: unfortunately, the Air Glove does not have a wiping thumb and the touch fingers only work moderately. Those who value some protection on their knuckles will also have to look elsewhere. For example, the Endura Singletrack Glove IIwhich we also tested.
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Troy Lee Designs Air Gloves - Info & Rating
- DesignNew ergonomic design for improved fit
- MaterialMicro-mesh; single-layer suede with laser perforations
- Weight41 grams (size XL)
- SizesS - XXL
- EquipmentVelcro fastening; mesh upper side; silicone fingers; touchscreen compatible
- Price: 35,99 Euro >> available here
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