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Manufacturer: Ironman
Brand: IronMan
Release Date: 2007-10-05
Product features:

Maximum support and protection for hard-core cyclists
Patented channel that reduces hand numbness and fatigue while helping to prevent the pressure of vibration from reaching the median nerve
Breathable nylon/spandex mesh with polyester mesh knuckle covers offers comfortable wear
Palm, perforated Pittards? leather for ventilation, with second layer to enclose gel padding for greater durability and wear life
Unique 5-pad system for shock absorption and palm protection in case of impact

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Sports reviews of Ironman Elite Model Cycling Gloves

Customer Review: Approaching good
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars

First, kudos to Spenco for not only having the best gel on earth but also remembering that cows make this great, stretchable, breathable, durable stuff called leather. Maybe they found my 1980's gloves in the trash or have their own museum. At any rate, these are the best gloves I have found in "modern" times. I can't speak to durability yet, but mine at least seem well-made. The leather dye bled badly and I had to soak them in water and rinse repeatedly to keep my hands from getting black, but a small price to pay for this kind of quality. Spenco has made the best gel since they invented the stuff. I assume they want more $$$ for their invention than some Chinese factory wants to pay, so they use recycled cheese-wiz instead - explaining the awful quality of most gloves today. Of course, being Spenco gloves, they just pay themselves here.

The black color scheme is hot, and the gel likely retains heat too, so they need to work on making the gloves cooler. How about some real tan leather and a white cotton mesh back - like Spenco made 20 years ago? The problem with the whole "new is better" mantra is sometimes it's not, and following this logic too far results in worse products.

Spenco now has a T.2 Elite glove out too, and it looks like they made an effort to make the thumb-web comfortable. It has some other nice features too, but I haven't found a pair yet I can buy. A lot of us century riders log 15-25 hours a week on our gloves and spend half of that time resting on or hanging onto the brake blocks in the flats and climbs respectively. Even in the drops the thumb web area is critical, but check out the ads on any site, including Amazon, and there is no mention whatsoever about the thumb-web area. Do the people that make gloves even ride bikes?

Here's an idiot-proof concept for bicycling gloves - build the entire glove around a single, no-seam thumb web running from the end of the thumb through the web and all the way up to the end of the index finger. That should be one continuous piece of the highest quality boot leather money can buy stretched on a mold to fit perfectly. I am dead sure it is possible to form the entire palm side (including thumb-web and finger-ettes) of a glove out of single piece of leather. Check out a pair of $300 backpacking boots. The entire upper is one solid piece of leather - zero seams to get cut and leave you in the middle of nowhere barefoot. The only other things you need to get right then is the padding to protect the nerves, and ventilation and a decent closure system. How hard can it be, really? If these gloves cost $100, great! So does my saddle. Sign me up. Buying crap gloves every month or so that wear out and protect nothing but the mfgs profits is getting very tiring. That's my call to arms for the industry. Make a $100 glove that lasts 2-3 years, protects, and is bomb-proof. This glove is at least a good departure point heading in that direction.

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Description of Ironman Elite Model Cycling Gloves

The Ironman? Elite cycling gloves provide maximum support and protection for hard-core cyclists. The unique 5-pad gel system on the palm incorporates The Groove, a patented channel that reduces hand numbness and fatigue while helping to prevent the pressure of vibration from reaching the median nerve. Breathable nylon/spandex mesh with polyester mesh knuckle covers offers comfortable wear. Features Fabric Content: 50% leather, 20% nylon, 15% cotton, 12% rubber gel, 3% rubber TPR hook-and-loop closure allows for custom fit adjustment at the wrist Terry cloth thumb for sweat absorption Thumb Crotch: Additional layer of leather for reinforcement and longer wear Palm: Perforated Pittards? leather for ventilation, with second layer to enclose gel padding for greater durability and wear life Cuff: Elastic knit for more secure fit Top Cover: Thick, yet breathable nylon/spandex mesh Knuckle Cover: Polyester mesh for stretchability and ventilation Fourchettes: Heavy duty stretch Lycra? spandex for durability Overlock Stitching: Extra step to prevent unraveling Palm Padding: Heavy-duty 6mm gel Unique 5-pad system for shock absorption and palm protection in case of impact The Groove: Patented channel between pads over the median nerve helps reduce hand numbness and fatigue, helps prevent the pressure of vibration from reaching the median nerve Imported

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