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Prendas Ciclismo New Generation track mitts/Summer gloves

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£29.95

VERDICT:

9
10
Light and airy summer mitts with effective padding; good value for their level of performance too
Weight: 
35g
Contact: 
www.prendas.co.uk

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These New Generation mitts from Prendas Ciclismo manage to combine being light and airy with a generous amount of effective padding. We like them a lot.

The polyester AirTech lowers let plenty of air in so your hands don't get sweaty on hot days; if there's one thing I can't be doing with, it's clammy paws. That's overlaid in certain areas with silicone inserts that do a great job of isolating your hands from road buzz. The heel of your hand and the prominent section at the base of your thumb are particularly well protected, and you get skinnier foam padding along the base of your fingers and between the thumb and forefinger, which comes in especially useful when you're resting on the hoods.

I've found the padding really comfortable, and it's positioned just right to keep your hands happy even throughout long and bumpy rides. You also get a rubbery palm print that stops your hands from slipping on the bars.

The light mesh upper is highly breathable too while a terry panel on the back of the thumb is easily large and absorbent enough to handle all your sweat and snot wiping needs.

One of things I like most about these gloves is that you can get them on and off easily without the need for a wrist closure. There's no Velcro tab to catch on your clothing or on the gloves themselves, while loops on the middle and little fingers are handy for getting them off without damaging any seams. They also fit just over your palms with no extension up your wrists, so you just get the coverage you need and nothing else.

We found the sizing generous and went a size smaller than normal. Check Prendas' size chart to make sure you get it right.

That's about yer lot, really. These are just the job.

Verdict

Light and airy summer mitts with effective padding; good value for their level of performance too

road.cc test report

Make and model: Prendas Ciclismo New Generation track mitts/Summer gloves

Size tested: Black, Medium

Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

Most track mitts never see the inside of a velodrome. These are all-purpose gloves for summer

Rate the product for quality of construction:
 
8/10
Rate the product for performance:
 
9/10
Rate the product for durability:
 
8/10
Rate the product for weight, if applicable:
 
9/10
Rate the product for comfort, if applicable:
 
9/10
Rate the product for value:
 
8/10

Did you enjoy using the product? Yes

Would you consider buying the product? Yes

Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes

Overall rating: 9/10

About the tester

Age: 40  Height: 190cm  Weight: 74kg

I usually ride:   My best bike is:

I've been riding for: Over 20 years  I ride: Most days  I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: time trialling, commuting, sportives, general fitness riding,

Mat has been in cycling media since 1996, on titles including BikeRadar, Total Bike, Total Mountain Bike, What Mountain Bike and Mountain Biking UK, and he has been editor of 220 Triathlon and Cycling Plus. Mat has been road.cc technical editor for over a decade, testing bikes, fettling the latest kit, and trying out the most up-to-the-minute clothing. He has won his category in Ironman UK 70.3 and finished on the podium in both marathons he has run. Mat is a Cambridge graduate who did a post-grad in magazine journalism, and he is a winner of the Cycling Media Award for Specialist Online Writer. Now over 50, he's riding road and gravel bikes most days for fun and fitness rather than training for competitions.

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amazon22 | 13 years ago
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Wow - less is more; these are expensive. I'll stick to Endura at half the price.

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andystorey replied to amazon22 | 13 years ago
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amazon22 wrote:

Wow - less is more; these are expensive. I'll stick to Endura at half the price.

These are a "Top of the Range" offering. Prendas sell 2 pairs of Italian made mitts for £10 if these are too expensive.

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=2561

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