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Title: How bout these gloves??
Post by: Chris861 on October 24, 2005, 05:01:36 PM
I currently have the JR Atomic gloves and this morning I learned that they don't work very well in cold weather.  I'm in the market for some inexpensive winter gloves and am trying to decide from these few that i have found so far.  I was just wondering if any of you have tried any of these or wondering what your opinions are.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/item.aspx?style=2880&department=106&Division=1#

http://www.cycleshopusa.com/products.asp?nm=644

http://www.newenough.com/olympia_model_1310_trailblazer2_gloves_page.htm

http://www.i-bike.com/store/prdBuy.cfm?prd=1650

I'm thinking about going with one of the first 2 due to price, although i really like the olympia trailblazers, but newenough is the only place i have found them and they only have size small.  The trip to school is about 5 miles (but I also would like them to withstand longer trips just in case) and it usually gets in the 30's to 40's (F) during the winter. I would like some with adequate protection also.  Thanks a lot,

Chris
Title: How bout these gloves??
Post by: RVertigo on October 24, 2005, 05:45:19 PM
I haven't tried any of those, so I can't really help...  BUt, you might find some info here:

http://www.motorcyclegearreview.com/products.php?catID=7&heading=Gloves&catname=Winter
Title: How bout these gloves??
Post by: Chris861 on October 24, 2005, 07:22:15 PM
Has anyone ever heard of Jafrum leather?? I just found their site, they have a lot of leather stuff for a really good price.  They have quite a few pairs of gloves I was looking at for under $20 and they are genuine leather with 3M thinsulate liner.  


http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.433673/sc.12/category.-112/it.A/id.586/.f

http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.433673/sc.12/category.-112/it.A/id.578/.f

These look like they have some sort of carbon fiber looking protection
http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.433673/sc.12/category.-112/it.A/id.2204/.f
Title: How bout these gloves??
Post by: juggernaught on October 24, 2005, 08:35:29 PM
I had a set of winter gloves before with primaloft that weren't too bad.  3M makes some decent insulation products so i might spend a bit extra on the Olympians.  But before ya spend you might try riding in in a set of heavy gloves if you get a chance.  It's a different experience.  :dunno:
Title: How bout these gloves??
Post by: Chris861 on October 24, 2005, 09:31:24 PM
Wouldn't the leather gloves offer more protection from both crashes and the wind? (if they are worth a crap) Just a thought. They also have the 3M insulation, plus I kinda like the look (and price) of the ones with the carbon fiber looking armor.

http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.433673/sc.12/category.-112/it.A/id.2204/.f

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-gloves/winter-motorcycle-gloves.htm
Thats a review for a type of glove that highly resembles (and has same model number) as these http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.433673/sc.12/category.-112/it.A/id.586/.f

That is actually how i found the company, I did a search on google for the model number GL2068 and it found it.  They claim their prices are so cheap because they manufacture and import their products and they sell a lot in bulk.  They offer discounts when you buy large numbers.  They also say it is good quality leather, not scraps or anything.  This all could be a bunch of BS, just curious of your opinions.  They also have auctions on ebay and their feedback is excellent.
Title: How bout these gloves??
Post by: My Name Is Dave on October 25, 2005, 09:10:05 AM
This has been going lately:

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21314&start=40
Title: How bout these gloves??
Post by: Slowe30 on October 26, 2005, 07:51:37 PM
newenough has the olympia trailblazers back in stock.  woot.
i'm ordering me some right now... can't go wrong for 28 bucks, but the dang $9 shipping ticks me off.  i paid the same shipping when i got my helmet/jacket/summer gloves.