I live in Alberta, Canada. It’s what I like to call “Northernmost Texas” because we have ranchers, oil fields, country...
For motorcyclists, living in San Diego is a pure blessing. The climate is pleasant and mild throughout the year with...
It has been a while since I last reviewed a pair of gloves from Racer with those being the Grip gloves back in 2015. At that time I found myself “luke-warm” about those gloves. They offered good protection for street riding but the fit and comfort wasn’t convincing to me....
Foreword A big thank you is due to Chris at Volt Heat who supplied wBW with the 2XL Volt Heat...
Introduction Note: Thanks to Racer Gloves USA for providing the Multitop 2 Gloves for this review I am one of...
For me, motorcycle gloves are almost as important as my helmet. In 2001, I was looking at a pair of Held gloves at Helimot’s shop since Helimot sponsored our team. When I asked him the price and he said “Mark they are $450.00.” GULP WTF did he say!? When he...
There are plenty of full gauntlet racing gloves out there, but the Racer High Racer Gloves (what a mouthful) make...
Introduction I am always anxious to get riding in the spring and push fall riding as late as possible. One...
I’ve been on a quest. This time, it’s in search of the perfect summer motorcycle gloves. But I’m not sure if the perfect pair really does exist. Sure, there are plenty of textile mesh or perforated leather choices. But I haven’t really found anything that offers the winning combination of protection and...
As I ride a sport tourer, a 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650, I have often focused more on the tourer part...
Review Summary The Held Chikara RR gloves offer excellent protection through the use of materials such as DuPont Kevlar and...
Introduction For those of you who follow my articles, you may remember my review on the 2018 Ninja 1000 ABS that I wrote last month. I also found myself reviewing the Olympia X Moto 2 jacket and pants. It was raining and right around freezing when I did this review. The...
Review Summary Here is a quick summary of my review of Spidi’s Carbo 7 Gloves: The Carbo 7 Gloves retail...
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··9 min readRacer USA High Racer Gloves The High Racer gloves are priced among the giants in the racing industry with an...
These gloves have been tested more thoroughly than any other piece of gear in WBW history to date (that I’m aware of). I just returned from a 5600-mile adventure ride while using the Atomic gloves mostly on the way home because the weather turned very hot in that time. Beginning...
Introduction The REAX Ridge waterproof gauntlet glove is part of the new, recently launched Comoto family of riding gear, that...
Introduction When it comes to armor for motorcycle riders, Knox is likely a familiar name. Knox not only produces standalone...
About Raven Moto Once every few months, I go to the track to learn and practice proper riding techniques. Even though I ride primarily for my commute and do not ride fast or drag my knees on the street, becoming a safer, skilled rider has always been my goal. I...
Review Summary The Alpinestars SP-8 V3 is the brand’s entry-level full-gauntlet glove. Features like touchscreen-compatible fingertips make them a decent...
It’s easy enough to make a cheap motorbike glove. There are plenty of them already on the market. Take some...
About Raven Moto A newcomer in the motorcycle industry is always welcome. Raven Moto is a brand new Canadian motorcycle gear and apparel company that started in 2021. Their products range from everyday riding gear such as motorcycle jeans and jackets to custom leather suits. When I was offered a...
Video Review Introduction, and a Thank You Spring 2020 is here and the world has certainly changed quite a bit...
Riding gloves are for more than just protection. Gloves are the interface point between one’s hands and the majority of...
They say that the first impression is the most important, so it’s best to make it count. On that basis, first impressions of the Velomacchi Speedway gloves – Velomacchi’s first foray into mass-produced digit defenders – are very positive. The 60s style jumps out at you and captures your attention...
The Alpinestars GP Tech gloves are a high-tech, high-quality pair of gloves at a price. If you’re looking for a moderately...
No more cold hands! Waterproof and comfortable with minimal bulk. The Firstgear Carbon heated gloves look and feel like “normal” leather...
A match for the new REV’IT! Infinity suit with many of the same features. Part 5 of a 9-part series. The REV’IT! Tempest H2O gloves are new for 2009 and they’re loaded with features that just happen to be a perfect match for theREV’IT! Infinity one-piece suit (review). The REV’IT! catalog...
Before the days of communication at the speed of light, news about motorcycle gear would travel around the world on...
The Komodo K-FX Race Gloves are “heavy duty” motorcycle gloves that are comfortable and have many protective features. The very...
The Traveller gloves strike a good balance of protection and comfort in a touring style glove. The mcFIT liner system adds comfort and ensures that the gloves remain waterproof. In case you’re wondering, the word “Traveller” is the British spelling of the word, which means “someone who is traveling or...
The Mobile Warming LTD Max heated gloves are comfortable and have a thinner profile than the Volt Titan gloves reviewed in Part...
The Racer “Stratos” gloves are a combination of leather and goat hide with a full-sized gauntlet. Also included is a...
Comfortable, attractive gloves ideal for spring and autumn, let down by materials and stitching that are quick to wear out. When summer eventually rolled round, I realised I needed a new pair of in-between gloves; something for those days when my Hein Gericke Pathan gloves (review) are too hot but it’s not...
Visitors send us many different suggestions for products to review. Some of the ideas work out pretty well, while others are...
The Pilot Obsidian gloves have just about every feature you need for winter, all at a great price. Materials used...
2011 REV’IT! Gore-Tex Winter Gloves The new REV’IT! Bastion GTX, Alaska GTX and Orion GTX gloves are comfortable and very nicely made, with looks and features that match the new REV’IT! GTX jackets and pants. GTX is Rev’it-speak for Gore-Tex and these winter gloves feature the new ripstop Cordura on...
Full-featured motorcycle race gloves for street or track are also a good bargain. Next in our five-part review of Eska gloves...
New for 2009, the Firstgear Tundra and Glacier gloves are waterproof, warm and the palms are designed for use with...
An inexpensive foul weather glove with good protective features but doesn’t quite live up to the waterproof labeling. Recently I stopped by one of my local motorcycle dealers on the hunt for a tail bag for one of my old Honda motorcycles. While I didn’t find one that suited my...
They have protection for the aggressive street rider and they offer more protection than most commuting or touring gloves. This...