Cycling Gloves

Cycling gloves are an important part of my cycling gear. My palms sweat a lot and therefore I need them. I had bought a new pair off ebay when my Red Roadie was new. It was branded Pearl Izumi Elite but it was obviously fake. Despite being fakes I wore them for more than 3000 km. They had worn out on the left hand. I should have chucked them out of my closet long ago but for the want of something better I had to carry on with them.

Last night I bought an XL pair from Rito's Stay Tuned. Rito is yet to tell me the price but it should be around Rs 800. I had never heard this name before. Rockbros. I wore them for yesterday's 35 km ride. They were comfortable. Nothing fancy but it's okay. It worked fine. I have said good riddance to the fake Pearl Izumis. I have real Pearl Izumi bibs that my nephew brought over from America. They are excellent.  

North Wave is another brand that used to be easily available in India. But they are out of stock until fresh imports from Taiwan arrive. Rockbros are Chinese. I wonder how they sneaked into India. Right now all Chinese products are unofficially banned from entry into the country.

I have to see how long the Rockbros last. I have made it default for my cycling activities. I expect 5k out of them. Let me see if they last that long.