Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less tha
Re: Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less
Here is another pair
http://www.lecoqsportif.com/uk-en/e-sho ... wgodtUgAjw
But I particularly like these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUDDED-LEATH ... 4897.l5658
Helps if you get in a punch up with a driver as well.
On a more serious note, why use leather? There are better materials for gloves out there.
http://www.lecoqsportif.com/uk-en/e-sho ... wgodtUgAjw
But I particularly like these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUDDED-LEATH ... 4897.l5658
Helps if you get in a punch up with a driver as well.
On a more serious note, why use leather? There are better materials for gloves out there.
Re: Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less
I like leather on the palms, but I prefer the ones with net on the back. I got some for £1 at a cycle jumble few years ago and I can still have the spotty tan on the backs of my hands that was so admired by cyclists when I was a teen...
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Re: Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less
Vorpal wrote:I like leather on the palms, but I prefer the ones with net on the back. I got some for £1 at a cycle jumble few years ago and I can still have the spotty tan on the backs of my hands that was so admired by cyclists when I was a teen...
Exactly, except for the admiration. I think they were casting their caps at you.
Re: Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less
When cycle promotions were at the York rally they did the string backed type for a quid a pair. Two sorts all black or all white like many pro racers used in the 50s, 60s and 70s. They always had big boxes of the mitts - wonder who bought their stock. I've a pair of each and neither show any sign of deterioration after several years use. If anything the white ones look better than those in the Rapha advert which is written in pretentious tosh.
Wonder how Rapha justify charging over 120 quid more than these which look fine mitts and cost £7.99 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Cycle ... 1e8991e969
or a hundred quid more than these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LIZARD-SKINS- ... 56642f4cb9
Wonder how Rapha justify charging over 120 quid more than these which look fine mitts and cost £7.99 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Cycle ... 1e8991e969
or a hundred quid more than these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LIZARD-SKINS- ... 56642f4cb9
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Re: Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less
are these cheap enough?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Weslo-Mens-Grey-Leather-Mesh-Weight-Lifting-Gloves-Cycling-Cross-Training-/161253912937
cheers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Weslo-Mens-Grey-Leather-Mesh-Weight-Lifting-Gloves-Cycling-Cross-Training-/161253912937
cheers
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Re: Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less
I've had a pair of Bontrager Crochet Mitts for a couple of years but hard to find now,
http://www.alpinebikes.com/shop/crochet-mitt/
http://www.alpinebikes.com/shop/crochet-mitt/
Re: Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less
I got a pair of Tan ones at Evans:-
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/alt ... s-ec011157
but not real leather.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/alt ... s-ec011157
but not real leather.
You'll never know if you don't try it.
Re: Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less
Yes I do want leather and a decent standard. But not 130! Bruceys look a bit too preloved for me... There has to be something between the two!
Re: Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less
http://www.inmotionproducts.com/OZZO-Retro-Classic-Crochet-Mitts--55.htm
I've used these for years -hardwearing and good value. Old stretched ones are ideal over thermal wool gloves for winter use.
I've used these for years -hardwearing and good value. Old stretched ones are ideal over thermal wool gloves for winter use.
Re: Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less
Real leather palms, cotton crochet back. They last for ages.
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10 ... 1___202609
Postage bumps the price up but sill a bargin compared with the rapha.
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10 ... 1___202609
Postage bumps the price up but sill a bargin compared with the rapha.
Re: Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less
Agu do these, although I am not sure about UK stockists
http://www.agu.com/zomer-8/handschoen-pop-gehaakt-wit
And while not cheap, except when compared to Rapha , these Gore ones are lovely
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-retro-tech-short-finger-cycling-glove/
http://www.agu.com/zomer-8/handschoen-pop-gehaakt-wit
And while not cheap, except when compared to Rapha , these Gore ones are lovely
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-retro-tech-short-finger-cycling-glove/
Re: Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less
nez dans le guidon wrote:Yes I do want leather and a decent standard. But not 130! Bruceys look a bit too preloved for me... There has to be something between the two!
The ad says they are unused but in yellowed packaging. No connection BTW but at £1.49 a pair I don't think you can go wrong really...?
Also; I have used mitts from the pound shop; they did a job, no complaints for the price.
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Re: Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less
Dont know where my reply went but wiggle have a selection and both gore and altura do some that are a lot less than Rapha.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-crochet- ... er-gloves/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear- ... ing-glove/
I also thought that specialized did a one called '74' which were rather nice and may have been kangeroo leather.
http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/p/38004/Speci ... wwod45cAaw
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-crochet- ... er-gloves/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear- ... ing-glove/
I also thought that specialized did a one called '74' which were rather nice and may have been kangeroo leather.
http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/p/38004/Speci ... wwod45cAaw
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Re: Surely someone does old fashioned leather mitts for less
samsbike wrote:Dont know where my reply went but wiggle have a selection and both gore and altura do some that are a lot less than Rapha.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-crochet- ... er-gloves/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear- ... ing-glove/
I also thought that specialized did a one called '74' which were rather nice and may have been kangeroo leather.
http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/p/38004/Speci ... wwod45cAaw
The Altura mitts and the Gore Bike Wear mitts have synthetic leather palms.