Warm gloves are essential in winter. Your fingers are fully exposed to the wind on the handlebars. If the fingers freeze, riding safety suffers. Braking and changing gear is difficult because your hands only move in slow motion. Not to mention the pain that frosty fingers can cause. With wind-repellent membranes and fluffy linings, bikers are ideally equipped against Father Frost. However, not all models are suitable for temperatures around freezing point.
CHIBA Pro Safety
Price 36,90 Euro
Info www.chiba.de
Weight¹ (L)/sizes 62 grams/6 (XS) - 11 (XXL)
Equipment (10 %) Windproof, water-repellent, fully reflective, silicone print on palm, pulse warmer
RATING
Processing (15 %) 9 out of 10 points
Fit (35 %) 8 out of 10 points
Feel (
35
%) 7 out of 10 points
Temperature range 0 to +8 degrees
Conclusion The flexible Pro Safety adapts well to the hands. The palm has a good grip, but could be more stable in rough terrain. The inside of the Chiba is lined with soft micro-fleece, but it is still only moderately warm. The fully reflective glove is also recommended for commuters.
BIKE-URTEIl² VERY GOOD
CRAFT Shield Glove
Price 69,95 Euro
Info www.craft.se
Weight¹ (L)/sizes 125 grams/7 (XS) - 12 (XXL)
Equipment (10 %) Wipe thumb, touchscreen fingers, reflex, Velcro fastening, Thinsulate lining, gel padding
RATING
Processing (15 %) 10 out of 10 points
Fit (35 %) 9 out of 10 points
Feel (
35
%) 7 out of 10 points
Temperature range -9 to 0 degrees
Conclusion Thinsulate lining, long cuff, windstopper and sufficient grip - the Craft is a real winter glove. The fit is very good, the backhand is flexible enough to operate brake and gear levers well. The lining is easy to take off.
BIKE-URTEIl² VERY GOOD
GIRO Pivot Glove
Price 79,90 Euro
Info www.giro.com
Weight¹ (L)/sizes 133 grams/7 (XS) - 10.5 (XXL)
Equipment (10 %) Primaloft lining, Velcro fastening, reflective, gel padding, touchscreen fingers
RATING
Processing (15 %) 9 out of 10 points
Fit (35 %) 4 out of 10 points
Feel (
35
%) 5 out of 10 points
Temperature range -10 to 0 degrees
Conclusion The Primaloft lining of the Pivot keeps you really warm, the long waistband closes tightly to the jacket but can pinch. The upper material is so stiff that it is difficult to grip the handlebars, brake and gear levers. It is very difficult to get into the glove.
BIKE-URTEIl² BEFRIENDLY
GORE BIKE WEAR Power Trail WS Light Glove
Price 59,90 Euro
Info www.goreapparel.de
Weight¹ (L)/sizes 67 gram/6 - 11
Equipment (10 %) Windstopper, touchscreen fingers, gel padding, wipe thumb, silicone print, reflective
RATING
Processing (15 %) 8 out of 10 points
Fit (35 %) 7 out of 10 points
Feel (
35
%) 6 out of 10 points
Temperature range +5 to +10 degrees
Conclusion The Gore glove fits snugly around the fingers, but is cut very short. The seams on the thumb and index finger interfere with shifting and braking, and the thick padding is a matter of taste. Little grip on the fingers. More of a transitional model.
BIKE-URTEIl² GOOD
PEARL IZUMI P.R.O. Softshell Lite Glove
Price 44,95 Euro
Info www.paul-lange.de
Weight¹ (L)/sizes 52 grams/7.5 (XS) - 11 (XXL)
Equipment (10 %) Windproof, water-repellent, silicone prints, wipe thumb, reflective, touchscreen fingers
RATING
Processing (15 %) 7 out of 10 points
Fit (35 %) 9 out of 10 points
Feel (
35
%) 7 out of 10 points
Temperature range 0 to +8 degrees
Conclusion Good fit combined with a clever, very long cuff that also works without Velcro. The direct grip is good, but the grip on the thumb and index finger is quite poor. A thick seam on the thumb is annoying. The softshell outer material also withstands light rain.
BIKE-URTEIl² VERY GOOD
ROECKL Ravenstein
Price 49,95 Euro
Info www.bontrager.com
Weight¹ (L)/sizes 102 gram/6.5 - 11
Equipment (10 %) Poron cushioning, Velcro fastening, wipe thumb, reflex, lightweight lining, touchscreen fingers
RATING
Processing (15 %) 10 out of 10 points
Fit (35 %) 9 out of 10 points
Feel (
35
%) 9 out of 10 points
Temperature range +8 to 0 degrees
Conclusion The Ravenstein is highly pre-shaped and therefore fits perfectly and is very comfortable thanks to the soft lining. It offers good grip despite the touchscreen function. The Poron cushioning also works in the cold. The only criticism is the double layer on the palm.
BIKE-URTEIl² SUPER
¹BIKE test results ²The BIKE judgement is independent of price. BIKE judgements: super, very good, good, satisfactory, with weaknesses, unsatisfactory.
Stefan Frey
Editor
