When buying the best mountain biking gloves, you’re not just looking for a pair which will keep your hands cosy on a cold day. You’re also looking for a pair which will last the test of time, keep your hands protected from debris and if you fall. While being durable, they need to allow you enough control of your handlebars and with a good grip.

To add the the understandable confusion, there are hundreds of gloves on the market to choose from. It can be incredibly hard to distinguish between them.

That’s why we’ve reviewed 3 of the best mountain biking gloves on the market at the moment. This isn’t a definitive list, but rather a selection of well trusted gloves to suit mountain biker needs.

Giro Bravo Gloves

These lightweight gloves are highly affordable and offer a good amount of comfort on long distance rides. Although the gloves don’t provide full-finger protection, the padded material means that your hands remain comfortable and safe for the duration of your ride.

Adding to the comfort factor, Giro have used a breathable mesh material which means that after a tough ride, your hands aren’t damp and clammy. So that the gloves stay on securely, there is a Velcro fastener.

For the style and fashion conscious riders out there, Giro Bravo gloves come in a wide variety of colors.

Price Tag: $24

Main Criticism: Although the gloves are well made to provide a secure fit, they can feel tight or a bit too snug. You should consider ordering a size up from your normal to avoid any issues.

Why Buy: These gloves should be in your basket because the are extremely well-priced and offer a comfortable ride.

 

100% RideFit Gloves

100% is a well-recognized biking brand, known by many for their protective eyewear. Perfect for the average DH rider, RideFit provides a good combination of lightweight comfort and protection.

In their minimalistic style, 100% has used super lightweight materials in order to give the rider complete control and a breathable glove. With a Velcro strap for security and padding to prevent rubs and blisters, RideFit really is a solid affordable choice for the weekend warrior.

The silicone material and graphics on the palm give the gloves a good amount of grip on the handles, however in wet conditions, the material does allow dampness to soak through.

Price Tag: $27

Main Criticism: The fingers can run a bit long for some riders, making the glove a size too large. Furthermore, lack of waterproofing is a pain in wet conditions.

Why Buy: 100% know mountain bikers and their gloves show no differently. The gloves have been well built, which means they are highly durable.

 

SealSkinz Ultra Grip Waterproof Gloves

Built for wet weather, these hi-tech gloves are committed to giving you a comfortable ride while offering good protection from the weather. Setting out to design a pair of gloves which offers protection against the cold and wet, yet also allowing the rider control and grip is ambitious. However, it appears that they have pulled it off.

The membrane of the gloves blocks water getting through, but at the same time, allows sweat and moisture to escape. This is vital in keeping your hands warm.

Price Tag: $40

Main Criticism: Although providing a dry and warm ride, the fingers run long on many riders. In extremely wet conditions, some dampness may leak through.

Why Buy: The hi-tech gloves are ideal for rainy, wet and cold conditions. The price tag may be higher; however, you are buying added protection.