Cycling glove
Fahrradhandschuhe (Switzerland .: Velo glove) are specifically designed for the needs of cyclists developed gloves .
They are available in versions with “cut off” fingertips (racing bike gloves) and as normal finger gloves for winter.
function
A large part of the body weight rests on the arms , i.e. on the hands , when cycling . With their padding, cycling gloves protect the palm of the hand from long-term pressure and impacts on connective tissue and joints, and also against "blistering". After all, when cycling, the hands are points of movement and support for steering, balance and the opposite pole in power transmission. This puts a lot of strain on the hands, especially on long journeys in a bent position, such as in road and off-road sports.
The gloves can reduce the risk of injury to the hands in the event of a fall.
In rail sports , the gloves were also used for braking (brake glove) .
"... In addition, braking processes are carried out with the brake glove by placing the glove on the front tire."
Suitable gloves are lined / cushioned in the following places:
- in the palm of the hand
- on the ball of the hand (partly with silicone pad "gel pad")
- on the first phalanx
- on the first finger joints
- with freeride / downhill gloves mostly padded on the knuckles (often made of carbon )
construction
In order to ensure maximum sweat evaporation and heat dissipation, the glove only lasts until shortly after the first finger joints ("cut fingers").
The gloves must have a high degree of elasticity outside the palm of the hand and still lie close to the hand so that there are no creases in the fabric. These wrinkles would quickly lead to skin irritation (pressure points). The upper side of the glove should be as smooth as possible to avoid rubbing against the skin. The underside of the glove should be a somewhat firmer material in order to keep the cushioned areas in the correct position and to withstand the high load . It must not be too tight because it has to fit into the natural folds of the skin like a second skin.
For example, the gloves intended for bodybuilding have the same padding areas and "cut off" fingers; but they are not suitable for cycling.
- The underside of the glove is too tight.
- The top of the glove is too rough.
See also
literature
- Peter de Leuw: Choose the right bicycles, ride safely. 1st edition, Beuth Verlag GmbH, Berlin-Vienna-Zurich 2006, ISBN 3-410-16487-1
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Südwestpresse ( Memento from April 12, 2016 in the Internet Archive )