Mechanix Wear M-Pact gloves

Trail Talk
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In my search for a replacement to my 10+ year old Performance gel gloves I searched and read some reviews before ordering these.

The Mechanix Wear M-Pact gloves look good and review well. They offer plenty of knuckle protection, ventilation and articulation. While they do offer padding on the palm they don’t have it where I need it.

Maybe it’s my riding style combined with my bike setup but I need some cushion right by the thumb and index finger. I also don’t remember the last time I bashed my knuckles so the protection is wasted on my hands.

These are going back.

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They look hot…as in sweaty

Also too much padding on the palm which will give the feeling your not gripping tight enough which will force you to grip tighter…Bad!

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Yes and no, everyone is a bit different. For me, it’s how I grip and probably because my steering tube is a little short. I’m going to rectify the latter when I get a new fork and maybe that will change how I grip. Stay tuned.