Pearl IzumiCyclone Gel Glove(Return to Product Page)

This is my second pair. My first lasted me the last couple winters and finally started to wear out.

I often get out in sub freezing temps and don't like wearing heavy/bulky ski style gloves. So I'd looked for a good cold weather glove that still maintained good dexterity. These fit the bill.

On their own they come out when the temps drop below 45-50 and I find them good down to about freezing, unless it's humid. If the air is moist, thick, and penetrating nothing is gonna keep you very warm. In those cases, or when it gets really cold, I'll wear a thin pair of merino knit gloves under these, and have been experimenting with surgical gloves to help keep that moisture barrier in tact which has worked pretty well. I've ridden in dry, single digit temps and with thin gloves under these, I've been good once riding and working up some internal heat.

Regardless of temp, these gloves punch above their weight for me and have become my Goldilocks glove for cold weather. That they aren't overly expensive have also made them feel worth more than the asking price.

Buy a size bigger. They are quite snug and I have small fists.

Buy a size bigger. They are quite snug and I have small fists.

Perfect fit, comfortable, no hand fatigue, VISABLE great when using hand turn signals.

This is my second pair of these gloves. They are my absolute favorite because they keep your hands warm and dry for most rides. I prefer them because they're light, comfortable, wind proof and I call them waterproof. They aren't specifically waterproof so, yes, your hands can eventually get wet with these but that takes a while in the rain. I ride in the rain 9 months a year and used to be a daily cycle commuter. I've tried many and have waterproof version of these but they are too warm and bulkier.

The gloves are very lightly insulated. The best thing about this pair of gloves is the gel pads. This new version is longer and can be tucked over the sleeves of your winter jacket. The thumb part is soft for wiping off my runny nose. The inside, however, is a bit rough. The velcro closure has a strange design and is pretty useless. I went ahead and cut mine off so the velcro does not snag any of my bibs.

I was wanting a low profile, cold weather glove and these have fit the bill. I'd say on their own, they keep my hands comfy while on a decently strenuous ride down to about freezing, or low thirties with wind. Below that, I need to add some merino wool gloves underneath, and that keeps me warm down to about 20F. The gel is minimal, but better than no padding. I normally wear XL gloves, and was a little worried that XL in these might not allow me to fit a thin pair of gloves beneath, but that isn't the case. I also picked up a pair of the Giro merino wool gloves to pair with these, and they've been great mates for one another. From my experience, if you're peddling at a decent rate and getting the blood pumping, these gloves do well to insulate and protect from the elements down to around freezing. If colder, or you're doing a more casual jaunt, I'd expect needing a little extra insulation, or up the heart rate to get warmer. Otherwise, I see myself getting some good miles in with these in the shoulder seasons or in inclement weather. They're light weight as well, so no problem throwing them in a jersey pocket if the sun comes out.

Function as expected

I am about durable goods. This one has not developed any holes in the finger tips based on daily use. Until that happens, this is what I like about it.

I use these as my go to cold weather road and gravel riders. Generally in mid-20's to high 30's. Comfortable and flexible. I appreciate the small underneath Velcro tightener that limits wind access. Finally the extra visibility of the bright coloring on overcast days is nice.

Fits great. Very warm.

Easy on and off.

Much better than lighter weight gloves.

I purchased these to replace a 4 year old pair that finally wore out. These are great for spring and fall riding, or colder if you layer them over a liner glove. Very satisfied with these.

Overall I'm very happy I bought these gloves. The only minor complaint is when my hands are sweating my fingers stick to the glove material.

I rode in about 32F weather on gravel with these. Great gloves. They run true to size (medium).

Good for riding from 32 degrees and above range and at the same time improves your visibility

These Pearl Cyclone gel gloves feel like pro kit for your hands on cool or wet days. I prefer gloves that provide a responsive feel on the bars and for shifting and these fit the bill. They do run snug so if your fingers are beefy you might find them tight.

I haven't used the glove yet. It fits nice and the material seems strong enough to use for a bunch of seasons.

Overall I like these gloves. Feel good while riding, not overly padded which I like. Decent at keeping moisture out, though with hard enough rain or enough time in the rain it'll get through, though I haven't found a pair of gloves where this wasn't the case. The bright color is nice, and the fabric on the thumbs is good for wiping the nose and not making it raw. There was a tag on the gloves when new that showed temp range as being 35-55 degrees Fahrenheit. I know some riders that don't wear any gloves down to the low 40's, so these might work for them in the mid-30's, but I found them to not keep my hands warm for long at anything below 45 or so. I have other gloves that work better for lower temps anyway, but these will serve well for those cool, but not cold, rides with a chance of showers.

Pearl Izumi does raingear very well. I have found these gloves to be pretty waterproof. Part of that is that they're a little loose around each finger, so that little bit of air keeps the wet glove off of your skin. The fit and padding at the heel of the palm is just great.

Once the temperature goes under 40 degrees farenheit, forget it, they're not warm enough. I like to carry them as a spare set when it's going to be a super wet day.

This glove has been used in 30-40 degree, dry weather. They keep my hand/fingers warm. The index finger material allows operation of my touchscreen Garmin 830, although it's slightly bulky. I'm not a fan of the zipper closure system: the gauntlet is long enough that it requires my jersey/jacket to be tucked into it. That tends to bulk up the fabric of the jacket/jersey such that fully closing the zipper with one hand is difficult at best. If the gauntlet was shorter, one could zip and tuck it into the sleeve opening, or if it was larger diameter, zipping wouldn't be an issue.