Kona Bike gets into the glove game
- By VeloNews.com
- Published Apr. 25, 2008
- Updated Apr. 27, 2008 at 10:38 PM EDT
Kona Bicycle has a new line of gloves with models for mountain biker, freeriders, roadies and kids.
The men’s Chevron glove ($25) is intended for cross-country. It features a Chamude palm for increased durability, silicone grip finger tips for better braking control and a terry snot wipe thumb. The women’s XC glove offers an air-mesh palm with Chamude overlays for added durability and circulation, 4mm gel palm pad and gripped finger tips.
The polyester and nylon Supreme glove is for dirt jumping and freeriding. It has compression molded airprene knuckle pads, mesh ventilation panels, Chamude palms, Kevlar palm skid pads and grippy finger tips.
The JC glove is name for Kona-sponsored rider John Cowan and is intended for bike parks and freeriding. They have single-layer embossed Chamude plams for increased handlebar sensitivity, gripped finger tips, corded nylon body, compression molded knuckle pads and a tab closure for adjustable fit.
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