Tried and tested: Road bike gloves - 10 pairs of road bike gloves in comparison

Yes, is it winter again? Nope - but in our latitudes, lightweight long-fingered gloves are not just a smart choice for mountain pass tours and early bird rides. Ten models from 25 to 70 euros in comparison:

BBB Raceshield

Info www.bbbcycling.com
Price 25 Euro
Sizes XS-XXL
Colours Neon yellow, black
PLUS Very comfortable, flexible, good grip even in wet conditions, quick-drying, slightly water-repellent
MINUS Little drop protection, only the thumb and index finger on the right are touchscreen-compatible

Castelli Prima Glove

Info www.castelli-cycling.com
Price 25 Euro
Sizes S/M, L/X, XXL
Colours Black, red, yellow
Special feature Knitting material
PLUS Very cosy thanks to knit, touchscreen-compatible on both sides, good grip
MINUS Very slim fingers (possibly buy one size larger), low fall protection

Giro Hoxton LF

Info www.grofa.com
Price 40 Euro
Sizes S-XXL
Colours Orange-grey, black-grey
PLUS Very comfortable, good fit, left and right touchscreen compatible, large cleaning zones, robust palm, easy to put on
MINUS Palm material dries slowly

Gore Bike Wear Power Long Gloves

Info www.goreapparel.de
Price 50 Euro
Sizes 6-11
Colours Black, black and white, black and red
PLUS Robust, good fall protection of the palm, large cleaning zones, easy to put on, reflective material
MINUS Palm material dries slowly, not touchscreen-compatible

Mavic Crossmax Ultimate Glove

Info www.mavic.com
Price 42 Euro Sizes XS-XXL
Colours Black and white, black
PLUS Well shaped for long fingers, good grip, well ventilated back of the hand, palm with light crash padding
MINUS Palm dries slowly, not touchscreen-compatible

Pearl Izumi Pro Gel Vent FF Glove

Info www.paul-lange.de
Price 50 Euro
Sizes XS-XXL
Colours Black-grey
PLUS Very comfortable, both sides touchscreen-compatible, good fall protection of the palm, large cleaning area, reflective material
MINUS A little slippery on the handlebars in wet conditions

Prologo Lycra Long Finger Gloves

Info www.prologotouch.com
Price 69 Euro
Sizes S-XL
Colours White-black, black-white
PLUS Very comfortable and flexible, best grip on the handlebars in all weather conditions, large cleaning zones
MINUS Not reliably touchscreen-compatible, expensive

Roeckl Melrose

Info www.roeckl.de
Price 40 Euro
Sizes 6-11
Colours Black, black-red, white
PLUS Well pre-shaped, very comfortable, good fall protection for the palm, very touchscreen-sensitive (ambidextrous), reflective material, easy to put on and take off, good grip in any weather, large cleaning zones
MINUS Palm dries slowly

Scott Glove RC Pro LF

Info www.scott-sports.com
Price 40 Euro
Sizes XS-XXL
Colours Black-yellow, black-grey
PLUS Extremely light and flexible, very comfortable, very well ventilated, good grip
MINUS Touchscreen operation not possible

Sportful Gel Glove l.Finger

Info www.sportful.com
Price 40 Euro
Sizes XS-XXL
Colours Black, black-grey
PLUS Very comfortable, good crash protection for the palm, good grip on the handlebars, very touchscreen-sensitive (ambidextrous), easy to put on and take off, reflective material, large cleaning zones
MINUS A little tight at the wrist