Mountain Bike Gloves
Full-finger gloves are the mountain default. Beyond coverage, the choices are palm thickness, closure and how much protection sits over the knuckles.
The buying advice on this page is retained from the original article. Its 2018 product picks have been removed — the links were dead and the models discontinued. Current model tables live on the brand pages.
Our article is going to review 10 of the best mountain bike gloves available and rank them according to their popularity. Each review will focus on the main features of each glove. Mountain bike gloves come in a wide range of styles and types. From fingerless varieties to touchscreen compatible types, finding the perfect glove to fit your needs can sometimes seem overwhelming.
What decides the choice
| Specification | What it changes | Options in use |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Full-finger is the mountain default, for protection | Full-finger · half-finger |
| Palm | Thin reads the bar better; padded suits long days | Single-layer · gel or foam padded |
| Closure | Whether it cinches at the wrist | Cuffless · hook-and-loop |
| Knuckle protection | Worth having for gravity riding | None · TPR · hard shell |
| Touchscreen | Conductive thread at the fingertips | Yes · no |
| Season | What separates a summer glove from a winter one | Ventilated mesh · windproof · insulated |