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Alpinestars Jet Road Gore-Tex Gloves
Alpinestars Jet Road Gore-Tex is a high tech waterproof glove with an added level of safety provided by carbon fiber knuckle protectors. Features Leather and tough stretch Nylon outer shell construction Gore-Tex insert membrane Insulated for warmth Leather palm construction with synthetic suede reinforcements Accordion stretch flex insert over thumb Extended storm cuff gauntlet, with water resistant zip, to allow wearing under, or, over jacket sleeve to ensure weather proofing Carbon fiber knuckle protection Velcro wrist closure strap Silicone print on palm for added grip Printed logos
Overall rating
Great cool-weather gloves
PostedNovember 19, 2012
CavDoc
From Scranton
State:PA
Rider Type:Commuter
Age:25-34
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
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5
Style
4
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5
Comfort
4
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5
Protection & Durability
4
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5
Air Flow
4
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5
Features
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5
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I bought these gloves looking to take my riding season deeper into the winter. Unfortunately these gloves weren't quite as warm as I had hoped, but that's not to say they aren't great gloves! They take me about as deep into the cold as my previous gloves did, but with MUCH better protection. I will ride with these gloves down to sub-40*F weather, but will be painful and numb after my half hour commute at 35*F. The quality of this glove is excellent and it provides MUCH better protection than my previous cold weather gloves.
The only downside is that with a tight-fitting sleeve you need to make a decision about the inner "gauntlet". It's cumbersome to try to put underneath a sleeve that zippers open but still has cloth - you need to either wedge it up under your sleeve, or in my case I've decided to just pull it up over my sleeve once it's zipped down. If it were raining and I wanted the full confidence of the waterproof glove I would probably take the extra time to wear the glove "right" and it doesn't decrease the comfort of the glove.
Sizing - I wear a Large Cortech Adrenaline (which fits snugly) and the Large Jet Road is a little on the loose side. I've tried on the A*'s tech heated glove in medium and can say that that is a little TOO snug on me for all-day comfort, and knowing that Cortech runs a little small I'd say these gloves run pretty true to size.
Rides: 2009 Yamaha FZ6
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Speed and Strength Strip Search 2-Piece Drag Race Suit 1.0 - 1.2mm Premium Cowhide Leather Frame C.E. Approved Shoulder, Knee And Elbow Protectors Dual Density Spine Protector H.I.S.S. Main Seams (High Impact Safety Seams) Schoeller Keprotec Crotch Stretch Panels Anatomical Race Cut Fit Perforated Front Torso Low Restriction Collar TPR Logos
Fit
The picture of the suit seems to suggest a more relaxed fit - would this be a decent commuter suit? (pants fitting over slacks, etc.) It's tough to tell without a picture of it ON someone whether the bottoms are set up as over-pants or as race pants.
3 months, 1 week ago
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CavDoc
State: PA
Rider Type: Commuter
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
Scranton
Alpinestars Tech Road Gore-Tex Gloves An all-weather sport touring leather glove, the Alpinestars Tech Road Gore-Tex is both waterproof and breathable and features race-derived protection and accordion flex panels for enhanced fit and feel. Features Goatskin leather for abrasion and tear resistance Suede reinforcements for added durability and grip High abrasion resistant fabric Technical twin-layer wrist Gore-Tex glove designed to enclose jacket sleeves for weather protection and comfort New easy in/out lining with thermal back hand and reduced palm for improved grip and comfort Alpinestars patented DFS knuckle protector for unmatched impact absorption Advanced EVA inserts for increased impact absorption Water drain Eyelet in the outer cuff layer Alpinestars patented finger-bridge prevents finger separation and stops twisting around the little finger in the event of an impact slide TPR finger stylus for use with bike navigation systems (GPS) Helmet visor wipe strip mounted on left thumb Accordion inserts on fingers for added flexibility Double wrist closure YKK semi auto-lock zipper Reflective details
Will this glove control a smart phone?
I use my iPhone as my primary GPS and music device while on the bike - I mount it on my handle bars and have the sound routed through bluetooth. Will the stylus on this glove control a capacitance-based screen like found on most smart phones these days, or just with the "press" style GPS screens?
7 months ago
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State: PA
Rider Type: Commuter
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
Scranton
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