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Bioflex Glove Plus Zero

8
£24.99

VERDICT:

8
10
Comfortable and grippy gloves for keeping the chills off in autumn and spring.
Weight: 
50g
Contact: 
www.extrauk.co.uk/

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The Bioflex Plus Zero gloves are a stretchy autumn/spring weight design with good grip.

The back section of each hand is made from a stretchy nylon fabric (a lot like Lycra), and so are the double-thickness cuffs. The palm side is made from a nylon/polyurethane mix. That fabric isn't stretchy, it feels like a very thin suede.

The section between the thumb and the forefinger – where you put the pressure when you rest on the hoods – is reinforced with a second layer, as is the heel of the hand and the area at the base of the fingers. These latter two also feature tacky, rubbery grippers that do a great job of stopping your hands from slipping on the bars. There's no gripper on the fingers, but I didn't have any trouble shifting or braking properly even in damp conditions.

One of the best features, in my eyes, is the long cuff. It's [reaches for ruler] 6.5cm long so there's no danger at all of any exposed skin between your jersey and gloves (don't be silly – I'm assuming you're wearing a long sleeve jersey).

In terms of warmth, these gloves offer about the same level of insulation as a pair of woollen gloves, but a little extra wind resistance because of the denser fabric. There's really not a whole lot in it, though. Personally, I'd be wearing these in temperatures about 7-14°C, something like that. You might use them in slightly cooler conditions

They're standing up to regular use really well with barely any signs of wear so far, and the seams are all still intact, so I reckon these will see plenty of autumn/spring use for a long time to come.

The only potential negative is a lack of any padding. If you want some, you'll need to wear track mitts underneath, which isn't a problem because of the stretchiness.

Verdict

Comfortable and grippy gloves for keeping the chills off in autumn and spring.

road.cc test report

Make and model: Bioflex Glove Plus Zero

Size tested: Black L

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?

The manufacturer says:

"Lightweight gloves with soft fabric provides a snug ergonomic fit, ideal for cool conditions

Ergonomic design for superb comfort and fit

Anti-slip gripper palms to ensure you remain in control

Extra-long cuff keeps the warmth in and the drafts out"

They are grippy and comfortable, as promised.

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

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

The long cuffs to avoid cold wrists. The stretchiness means they're easy to get on, even with slightly damp/sweaty hands.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

Nothing, really. They're doing great.

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: 8/10

About the tester

Age: 42  Height: 190cm  Weight: 75kg

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: commuting, club rides, 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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