Pearl Izumi

Pearl Izumi Elite Gel Gloves

Hand numbness is a common complaint on e-bikes because upright riders put steady pressure on the same spot of the palm. The Elite Gel is a half-finger summer glove with gel pads placed over the ulnar nerve area, a wicking back, and a pull-tab to get them off. It is cooler than a full-finger glove and the padding takes the sting out of chip-seal roads and trail vibration. The gel is moderate rather than thick, which most riders prefer. It runs true to size. It will not protect fingertips in a crash the way a full-finger glove does.

Best for: Riders with hand numbness · Hot-weather commuting · Cruiser and upright bikes