Comments on: Point of Contact – A Gripping Collection of Cycling Gloves

By: willy in pacifica

willy in pacifica — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:37:06 +0000

Hey Velo,

Not sure if you still look at older posts but I used the Rapha Crit gloves on my 1,000k last week. I was worried they would be too warm but they worked just fine. However, after a couple of days I noticed that they were tattooing the heel of my hands. I think the black dye was being driven into my skin. It took 3 to 4 days for the black stain to go away and washing would not get rid of it.

Maybe after a few more washes it might get better. I did not mind the stain and the gloves worked fine and after maybe 1,000 miles and a couple of washes they look almost as good as new.

By: promises of portland

promises of portland — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:41:51 +0000

[...] able to keep a decent grip on slippery brakes and hoods [gloves, like chamois shorts, are yet another item on the “to purchase” list that consistently [...]

By: Velodramatic

Velodramatic — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:48:40 +0000

Brandon,

checked with Rapha, no rider feedback on color bleeding from the crit gloves even in the wet.

::M

By: Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:20:55 +0000

Do the black Rapha criterium gloves stain your hands black? I have the Knog Love/Hate gloves in black and while I love the grip, appearance, and durability of leather, I hate having black thumbs and palms post ride. I’m sure it’s the dye used for the leather, but wasn’t sure if Rapha dyed theirs in the same manner.

By: Velodramatic

Velodramatic — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:29:13 +0000

Nathan,

You were right… clarification from Andy he was talking about a club jersey he’d been wearing since 2007
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Here’s the line from the script…in the segment in question I’m referring to the Croix De Fer Club jersey Simon sent me in 2007:

I’ve had a quarter-zip Rapha Club Jersey for about two years now. I’ve worn it at least once a week and through all four seasons. It’s a perfect core insulating layer OVER a base layer but under a winter j ac ket. I also wear it over a base layer with arm warmers in the early spring, AND it’s one of the best super-hot weather jerseys in my drawer.
In short, it’s THE single most versatile piece of cycling apparel I own. I tell everyone it’s simultaneously the warmest AND coolest short sleeve jersey I’ve ever used.

By: Velodramatic

Velodramatic — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:17:02 +0000

You’re right Nathan he did sneak the word “club” in but the segment was about the LW jersey… confused me. I’ve asked Andy to clarify.

By: Nathan

Nathan — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:40:18 +0000

I just checked out Andy’s video review. It is actually the Rapha club jersey which he mentions is the “.. single-most versatile piece of cycling kit.”

Love the site by the way, and not just because I have a Rapha fetish and happen to own a Campy equipped Enigma.

Nathan (in Germany)

By: Velodramatic

Velodramatic — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:24:11 +0000

Just wanted to make sure your heart was in the right place. Welcome aboard.

By: BR

BR — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:30:43 +0000

Chrome shoes.

By: Art

Art — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:30:01 +0000

Come on guys lighten up. I did compliment the photo’s, I suspect the photo’s that don’t make the cut here are better than anything I will ever take.

I have been riding long enough to remember when all cycling gloves were leather. I also remember how nasty and stiff they got after a few rides. I admit I have zero fashion sense (most of my clothes come from Costco) but I know what works and what is worth spending more for. Besides if you can’t make fun of $150 gloves then what can you make fun of?