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Date: 11 Jul 2007 21:55:47
From: diner59
Subject: Gloves for Big guys
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Any suggestions for gloves for a big & slow cyclist ?
I need something with a lot of padding, I'm xxl.
My old gel pair has flattened, and I've taken to putting half a
kitchen sponge in each glove to keep my hands from going numb.
PS the Nashbar Liquicell gloves suck. And Performance's Century gel
glove isn't all that great, either.
Thanks,
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Date: 02 Sep 2007 18:28:57
From: bigg_mike
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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Have you found any glove supplies
Mike
On Jul 11, 5:55 pm, diner59 <dine...@gmail.com > wrote:
> Any suggestions for gloves for a big & slow cyclist ?
> I need something with a lot of padding, I'm xxl.
>
> My old gel pair has flattened, and I've taken to putting half a
> kitchen sponge in each glove to keep my hands from going numb.
>
> PS the Nashbar Liquicell gloves suck. And Performance's Century gel
> glove isn't all that great, either.
>
> Thanks,
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Date: 23 Aug 2007 18:40:24
From: diner59
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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Final answer: gel tape.
Case closed
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Date: 14 Jul 2007 01:45:30
From: VBadJuJu
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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diner59 <diner59@gmail.com > wrote:
>Any suggestions for gloves for a big & slow cyclist ?
>I need something with a lot of padding, I'm xxl.
>
>My old gel pair has flattened, and I've taken to putting half a
>kitchen sponge in each glove to keep my hands from going numb.
>
>
>PS the Nashbar Liquicell gloves suck. And Performance's Century gel
>glove isn't all that great, either.
>
>Thanks,
I have trouble getting gloves big enough too (big hands,
big...gloves).
You didnt mention the kind of bike, so this assumes it is not a road
bike. Most grips always seem too small for my hands, but I found a
gel grip at Nashbar that is GREAT. They are slightly larger, very
slightly contoured to fit your grip and being gel, on rides under 50
miles I rarely even need gloves.
The surface of them is...well, some sort of poly-something that they
dont get slippery when wet like you'd think. I love em.
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Date: 20 Jul 2007 08:09:10
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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VBadJuJu wrote:
:: diner59 <diner59@gmail.com > wrote:
::
::: Any suggestions for gloves for a big & slow cyclist ?
::: I need something with a lot of padding, I'm xxl.
:::
::: My old gel pair has flattened, and I've taken to putting half a
::: kitchen sponge in each glove to keep my hands from going numb.
:::
:::
::: PS the Nashbar Liquicell gloves suck. And Performance's Century gel
::: glove isn't all that great, either.
:::
::: Thanks,
::
:: I have trouble getting gloves big enough too (big hands,
:: big...gloves).
::
:: You didnt mention the kind of bike, so this assumes it is not a road
:: bike. Most grips always seem too small for my hands, but I found a
:: gel grip at Nashbar that is GREAT. They are slightly larger, very
:: slightly contoured to fit your grip and being gel, on rides under 50
:: miles I rarely even need gloves.
You do wear them anyway, right? I never get on my bike without
gloves....might go down...and I need to protect my hands as much as
possible.
::
:: The surface of them is...well, some sort of poly-something that they
:: dont get slippery when wet like you'd think. I love em.
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Date: 13 Jul 2007 02:17:56
From: diner59
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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Thanks for all your suggestions, people.
I'll work my core and work on my posture and weight.
You've all been very helpful.
diner59
PS Claire - your website seems interesting, but your link doesn't
work.
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Date: 13 Jul 2007 14:23:31
From: Claire Petersky
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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> PS Claire - your website seems interesting, but your link doesn't
> work.
thanks for the head's up. I'll have to look into that today. (Tomorrow's
STP!)
--
Warm Regards,
Claire Petersky
http://www.bicyclemeditations.org/
See the books I've set free at: http://bookcrossing.com/referral/Cpetersky
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Date: 13 Jul 2007 15:33:33
From: Michael Warner
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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On Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:17:56 -0000, diner59 wrote:
> I'll work my core and work on my posture and weight.
And I'll do 20 minutes of stretching after every ride instead
of hopping into the shower, then stuffing my face. Honest :-)
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Date: 13 Jul 2007 00:50:18
From: Chalo
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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Johnny Sunset aka Tom Sherman wrote:
>
> diner59 who? wrote:
> >
> > Roger Zoul wrote:
> >>
> >> diner59 wrote:
> >> ::
> >> :: Any suggestions for gloves for a big & slow cyclist ?
> >> :: I need something with a lot of padding, I'm xxl.
> >> ::
> >> :: My old gel pair has flattened, and I've taken to putting half a
> >> :: kitchen sponge in each glove to keep my hands from going numb.
> >> ::
> >> :: PS the Nashbar Liquicell gloves suck. And Performance's Century gel
> >> :: glove isn't all that great, either.
> >> ::
> >> :: Thanks,
> >>
> >> Why do you need gloves with more padding than anyone else?
> >
> > bc I'm 270 lbs
>
> That is only two-thirds of aChalo.
I think his bars are too low.
Furthermore, I think the OP should consider using flat bars, riser
bars, North Road bars, etc., that can be fitted with nice soft grips.
Grab-On foam grips look goofy and don't last too long, but they are
cheap and very comfy. They are even available for drop bars-- though
that does bring to mind the proverb about straining at a gnat but
swallowing a camel.
Chalo
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Date: 12 Jul 2007 08:25:29
From: gds
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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On Jul 12, 7:23 am, "Claire Petersky" <cpeter...@mouse-potato.com >
wrote:
> "diner59" <dine...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1184203946.261816.43220@o61g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>
> > I'll try raising the handlebars tomorrow.
> > Wish I had thought of that.
> > Thanks, guys.
>
> An overall goal for you would be to improve core strength. If you are using
> your core to hold up your body, you won't be propping up your upper torso
> with your arms on the handlebars. This is true no matter what you weigh.
>
> Also, pay attention to your posture. And make sure your arms are a bit bent,
> with your wrists straight. This will help with the numbness in the hands.
>
> --
> Warm Regards,
>
> Claire Peterskyhttp://www.bicyclemeditations.org/
> See the books I've set free at:http://bookcrossing.com/referral/Cpetersky
I think Claire has it exaclty right. Core strength and psosition (fit)
on the bike are the key. if that is good gloves will serve more to
avoid slipping on the bars and/or protecting the hands in a crash than
for padding while riding. When riding hard many riders actually feel
that they are pulling up on the bars as opposed to resting weight on
the bars.
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Date: 12 Jul 2007 01:32:26
From: diner59
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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I'll try raising the handlebars tomorrow.
Wish I had thought of that.
Thanks, guys.
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Date: 12 Jul 2007 14:23:33
From: Claire Petersky
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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"diner59" <diner59@gmail.com > wrote in message
news:1184203946.261816.43220@o61g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> I'll try raising the handlebars tomorrow.
> Wish I had thought of that.
> Thanks, guys.
An overall goal for you would be to improve core strength. If you are using
your core to hold up your body, you won't be propping up your upper torso
with your arms on the handlebars. This is true no matter what you weigh.
Also, pay attention to your posture. And make sure your arms are a bit bent,
with your wrists straight. This will help with the numbness in the hands.
--
Warm Regards,
Claire Petersky
http://www.bicyclemeditations.org/
See the books I've set free at: http://bookcrossing.com/referral/Cpetersky
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Date: 12 Jul 2007 01:29:16
From: diner59
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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On Jul 11, 6:13 pm, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
> diner59 wrote:
>
> :: Any suggestions for gloves for a big & slow cyclist ?
> :: I need something with a lot of padding, I'm xxl.
> ::
> :: My old gel pair has flattened, and I've taken to putting half a
> :: kitchen sponge in each glove to keep my hands from going numb.
> ::
> ::
> :: PS the Nashbar Liquicell gloves suck. And Performance's Century gel
> :: glove isn't all that great, either.
> ::
> :: Thanks,
>
> Why do you need gloves with more padding than anyone else?
bc I'm 270 lbs
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Date: 11 Jul 2007 20:38:34
From: Johnny Sunset aka Tom Sherman
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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diner59 who? wrote:
> On Jul 11, 6:13 pm, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> diner59 wrote:
>>
>> :: Any suggestions for gloves for a big & slow cyclist ?
>> :: I need something with a lot of padding, I'm xxl.
>> ::
>> :: My old gel pair has flattened, and I've taken to putting half a
>> :: kitchen sponge in each glove to keep my hands from going numb.
>> ::
>> ::
>> :: PS the Nashbar Liquicell gloves suck. And Performance's Century gel
>> :: glove isn't all that great, either.
>> ::
>> :: Thanks,
>>
>> Why do you need gloves with more padding than anyone else?
>
> bc I'm 270 lbs
That is only two-thirds of a Chalo.
--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
The weather is here, wish you were beautiful
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Date: 11 Jul 2007 17:23:19
From: Bill Sornson
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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diner59 wrote:
> Any suggestions for gloves for a big & slow cyclist ?
> I need something with a lot of padding, I'm xxl.
Try some weight-lifting gloves.
Bill S.
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Date: 11 Jul 2007 22:21:57
From: Luigi de Guzman
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:13:35 -0400, Roger Zoul wrote:
> Why do you need gloves with more padding than anyone else?
Seconded. Maybe the handlebar is too low?
--
Luigi de Guzman
http://ouij.livejournal.com
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Date: 11 Jul 2007 18:55:14
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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Luigi de Guzman wrote:
:: On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:13:35 -0400, Roger Zoul wrote:
::
::
::: Why do you need gloves with more padding than anyone else?
::
:: Seconded. Maybe the handlebar is too low?
::
That's what I'm wondering..
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Date: 11 Jul 2007 18:13:35
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: Gloves for Big guys
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diner59 wrote:
:: Any suggestions for gloves for a big & slow cyclist ?
:: I need something with a lot of padding, I'm xxl.
::
:: My old gel pair has flattened, and I've taken to putting half a
:: kitchen sponge in each glove to keep my hands from going numb.
::
::
:: PS the Nashbar Liquicell gloves suck. And Performance's Century gel
:: glove isn't all that great, either.
::
:: Thanks,
Why do you need gloves with more padding than anyone else?
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