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Description
Castelli's Men's Arenberg Gel 2 Glove is made for the rigors of the Forest of Arenberg where the toughest stretch of cobbles in Paris-Roubaix is located. This glove features Castelli's Damping System padding to protect hands and increase control and comfort. The micro-mesh back keeps things cool and comfortable.
Features & Specs:
- Castelli Damping System (CDS).
- Gel padding and silicone grip.
- Adjustable wrist closure.
- Micromesh back.
- Microsuede nose wipe on thumb.
- Weight: 45g.
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Size Chart
S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
Palm Circumference | 7¼"-8" | 8"-8¾" | 8¾"-9½" | 9½"-10¼" | 10¼"-11" | |
Specifications
Glove Type: Half Finger | |
Dark Gray - Small | Mfg PartNum: K19028030-2 |
Dark Gray - Medium | Mfg PartNum: K19028030-3 |
Dark Gray - Large | Mfg PartNum: K19028030-4 |
Dark Gray - X-Large | Mfg PartNum: K19028030-5 |
Dark Grey - 2X-Large | Mfg PartNum: K19028030-6 |
Reviews
Had these gloves for two seasons. Love them so much I bought another pair in another color. I've had other brands that are cheaper and the padding don't last very long. It breaks down. Not these babies!!
Excellent product.
I was riding w a buddy in St. Louis, I flew down so we rented bikes at a shop to ride. I saw these gloves and tried them on and instantly fell in love w the quality. The cushion is way better than other gloves.
These gives fit great and provide comfort while putting in the miles in the road. The cushion hits in the right places and isn�t too much. Also gives ample grip on the bars so that your hands stay where you want them.
Riding both Road and Gravel these gloves seems to provide the comfort I was looking for. All other brands I have used in the past 10 years all tear in the seam cause I have thick fingers.
Quality - great. Sizing - runs a little small which worked well for me. The thumb is longer than my previous gloves which was bothersome at first. There is also a seam in the thumb that is annoying, at least for my hands. I�m used to it now but it bugged me for a while. They are difficult to remove when wet. There is a pull tab between the middle and ring finger, pretty much useless. You need to pull off 1 finger at a time bit by bit. Padding on the palms is nice, not too thick. Padding on the fingers isn�t needed for road riding but not a hindrance either. Am I happy with these? After breaking in a while - yes. Would I buy again? Probably not.
Arenberg gel glove is thin, light and easy to clean. The padding traverses the base of the hand, does not leave a gap between the ulnar and median nerve like so many gloves. I have osteoarthritis in both thumbs (decades of wheel building ?) with numbness in the hands. These gloves will help me with my current regimen of road, cyclocross, gravel and trail riding.
Gloves don't last forever if you ride a lot, but these last much longer than most. I've tried different brands and styles over the years, and these Castelli gloves have emerged as the best. Comfortable, washable, durable, excellent.
Really nice glove with plenty of padding in the right places. Not the quickest to take off after a ride, just takes a little patience. No durability issues so far, which I imagine would occur if you rush to take them off. Otherwise, great glove. Highly recommend.
In the past I haven't normally worn gloves while riding, but while training for Unbound Gravel and hitting some pretty rough sections I thought some gloves might be a good idea. I chose these based on the "Arenberg" description, the dampening system, and the mesh backing to keep the top of my hands cool. They did not disappoint. They helped to smooth out the roughest terrain the Flint Hills of Kansas threw at me during Unbound this year. I'm very glad I chose to go with these gloves for my race and continue to use even after the race is over.
I've used them on both paved ad gravel roads. Sizing is my biggest issue. I recently repurchased them and went up 2 sizes from my normal medium. I had two problems with them. #1. They are still too tight. On humid days I have to pull them off 1 finger at a time.
Issue #2: Where is the Gel Castelli advertises ??? I sure can't find it.
It is obvious that a lot of thought went into the design and construction of these gloves. The Castelli Arenberg is constructed of several different fabrics, all with a specific purpose. The tops of the glove allow for gentle air cooling, and the top Velcro closure is perfectly placed, and securely holds throughout every one of my rides. In the past I have used other big name gloves with closures on the palm-side of the glove and they never seemed to stay secured - these Castellis stay properly secured. The palm grip is well-constructed with an approximately 20 mm tab to pull the glove snuggly onto the hand. There are 7 individual small pads on the palm side that allow for excellent responsiveness while road cycling. The gloves are very easy to hand-wash and rinse/hang to dry. I am impressed with the gloves, and will be ordering them again when the time comes.
I like the gloves and they seem to offer the right amount of padding. I would normally wear these every day in warm weather. I've noticed that I have wiggle out of them more than my last pair which makes me think they are running a little small. When they are on, they feel great, so I'm not certain how to describe the fit. I can't say with any certainty how durable these gloves are. By reputation, Caselli sells a very good product so I'm hoping to get a few good years of use from them.