Review: Pinkbike Tests 100% Ridecamp Gloves

Global website Pinkbike test thousands of products each year and know a thing or two about performance products.  As a result when they say that the 100% Ridecamp gloves ‘checked both boxes’ for fit and palm feel, as well as them liking the gloves from the outset you know the product is a top performer. 

Tested by Pinkbike.com

Riders who prefer lightweight, form-fitting gloves will like the Ridecamp design from 100%. Made specifically for mountain bike, Ridecamp gloves are constructed with boxed fingers, so they won't bind, and with stretch fabric throughout, the fit is snug without creating tension. The top is a durable nylon/Spandex, while the palm is made from perforated "Clarino" synthetic leather that is printed with silicon gripping elements. A generous terry-cloth panel on the thumbs makes for an absorbent wipe, while the tips of the thumbs and forefingers are embroidered with smart-phone-sensitive thread to facilitate trail-side data management. The cuffs are secured by discreet hook-and-loop tabs, and those who wear sport-function or smart watches will appreciate that the upper part of the wrist is indented to clear the watch face. Five sizes are available, from small through XX-large and colour options are black, Neon yellow, orange and tie-dye blue for men, and black and neon yellow for women.

Ridecamp Gloves 

• Lightweight, well-ventilated with no palm padding 
• Durable Nylon/Spandex outer, Clarino palm
• Absorbent terrycloth thumb panel
• Silicon-grip printed on palm and forefinger 
• Rubberized logo and knuckle guard
• Minimal cuff with watch face indent
• hook-and-loop closure
• Five colourways, sizes: Sm, Med, Lg, XL and XXL 

Overall

I liked 100%'s Ridecamp gloves from the outset. I prefer to wear gloves without padded palms that fit snugly, and they checked both boxes. The palms were thick enough to stand up to long punishing downhills and, beyond some spots of missing silicone gripper, show little wear and tear after a couple of months of muddy winter riding. I wear medium sized gloves and my fingers are average length. What I like most about the Ridecamp gloves is that there are no hot-spots, binding between fingers or the thumbs, and no places where I felt seams rubbing against my hands. The boxed fingers had plenty of stretch for one or two-finger braking and there was ample dexterity to adjust helmet buckles and for minor repairs. Good gloves at a reasonable price.

Read the full review on Pinkbike.com here