Review of Harbinger Adventure Series Handle It Short Finger Mountain Biking Gloves

Harbinger Adventure Series Handle It Short Finger Mountain Biking Gloves
By: Harbinger Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 5
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Nice Gloves

On: 2007-05-13

Ive had these riding gloves for about a month now, and Ive been satisfied with them. Theyre comfortable, a good fit, and really add that extra layer of padding for my hands. Well worth it for the price. The only thing Im not too big a fan of is that they dont have very good ventilation.

great after broken in!

On: 2007-05-09

were stiff at first, after a few rides they were broken in. good breathability and keep my hands protected during the rides. They also look great and i love the color black. highly recommend to anyone.

Good product

On: 2007-04-06

I have pretty soft skin, and these dont give me blisters after wearing for an hour or two. They work ok in the rain, and with occasional washing have managed to not reek.

Good Price, Great Product

On: 2007-01-10

I found myself staggered with sticker shock while shopping for a decent pair of MTB glove, 30-40 dollars. No offense to the makers of these woefully overpriced digit protectors, but please! I did some research on the web, and the Harbinger gloves received good reviews from a couple different sources. The price was a fourth of the competitors, so I thought why not try them out.
The gloves are great, and I have been very pleased with their performance. Not only do they have a cool look factor, but they also are well made. There is decent cushion(no gel unfortunately)built into the meaty areas of the palm, where you would expect and need it. Additionally, the velcro connection comes a little higher on the wrist,for full palm protection, which I like. Another nice touch is the tough material used in the palm around the thumb and fingers. It serves the dual purposes of protection and grip. It is definitely tough and has handled some hard, hands first, touch downs.
On the downside, I know I might get sweaty hands this summer(live in SW desert) because the palm area is all plastic verses leather. Yet, this is a fair trade for the protection and rugged construction.
If you dont want to spend 40 bucks on gloves, and dont need to have a gel cushion these are the best bang for the buck.

A little stiff

by: Anonymous On: 2007-01-06

I think they are too stiff for comfort. I do like the short finger, but the material over the back of the hand is too stiff. I thought it would stretch out and soften a bit. But it hasnt. Protects the hands well through off road trails though.