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Glove Quest 2016
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I brought a pair of alpinestars GP PRO gloves a couple of months ago for $220 AUD so far really impressed with the quality of them and hopefully should last a long time because I still have a early model of the same glove thats about 12 years old and it still looks and feels good never heard of the TAICHI brand but they look like a quality glove also I think you cant go wrong with either choice happy shopping 
http://www.heroicracing.com/HEROIC-Race-Gloves-s/4.htm
These have all the goods on them and are very substantial. They feel real thick but have great dexterity and fit like, well a glove.
Customer service is good.
These have all the goods on them and are very substantial. They feel real thick but have great dexterity and fit like, well a glove.
Customer service is good.
bigoltool
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Interesting stuff right there. I have never heard of this company before. The color selection is a bit lacking, but overall it sure sounds impressive.
Best of luck
They are mainly a roadrace outfit on the east coast you don't hear too much from them left of the Mississippi. One of the compelling reasons I got them is how long the gauntlet is. Lately I have been doing mile stuff and figure if I splash it I'll slide for a long way and the extra protection on the arms plus how the gauntlet helps keep the gloves on your hands were important to me. I have all ready lost use of two fingers due to crashing when I roadraced. If you do go with them be careful with the sizing, since they are use to dealing with pro roadracers (tiny people) if you are normal size your glove will be 3XL or 4XL.
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In my original post I stated that if I could just find another pair of my Trusty Held Akira’s I would be happy. Well as it turns out I actually was shopping for Christmas and stumbled across a listing by Derby Cycles on Amazon for that very thing for $229! I looked a little deeper and they also listed a pair of Held Galaxy Gloves, in my size for $169.99! The Galaxy was the upscale model from the Akira in Helds lineup from around 10 years ago. Full Kangaroo chassis, carbon fiber, Kevlar etc. Was a no brainer for me. They are Brand spanking new, old stock, items that they had listed while they last. If this set lasts anywhere near as well as my other pair, I will be set! So Glove quest 2016 is over, for me anyways. Next will be a new Helmet...
I took a photo of my old Akiras next to the new Galaxies. Now if the roads around my house weren’t covered in sand and ice right now…
I took a photo of my old Akiras next to the new Galaxies. Now if the roads around my house weren’t covered in sand and ice right now…
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So now if you had a brand new pair of each in front of you for free you would pick the Galaxies? Are they true to size or run a bit tight? Thanks for the great find, because of your find I'm ready to pull the trigger on one of these. (I was just clicking on the Akira when I read your post ;<)
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If I am being honest, I think I like the Akira's better actually. Especially in cold weather situations. My Jacket and liner (Firstgear Jaunt T2 Jacket) are almost too much for the Gauntlet on the Galaxies. I think the Akira has a bigger gauntlet opening and I can easily tuck my sleeves into them. The Galaxies are fine without the liner in the jacket, and will be great in the summer. Can't go wrong with either of them at that price. Sizewise they are virtually the same.
color and size made it the better choice for me, so now its a win win! Thanks again Amigo.
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Well I went and did about an hour and half ride yesterday AM with the Galaxies and I now think it is almost a wash for me. The Guantlets are a bit snug but work just fine. I gave them a hit of Griots Garage Leather Conditioner before the ride so they limbered up immediately.
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8 years, man time flies. I still have both pairs of Held gloves mentioned earlier in this thread and still ride with both of them. But after a long time of looking at these new gloves, I stumbled across a deal I couldn't pass up. Webike Japan sent me an email with all RS Taichi gloves on sale a few weeks ago, LSS their price at the time was Half what any domestic retailer had them for so I pulled the trigger. NXT055 GP-EVO.R size XXL. Top shelf gloves, fit is a little snug as expected, but they fit really well. Their price has gone up about $35 since I ordered them but still decent. Sportbike track gear has a good review on these but they sell for $289 currently and I paid half that so...
