Re: [CR] Gloves >>> Now bartape

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Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:53:49 -0500
Thread-Topic: Re: [CR] Gloves >>> Now bartape
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From: "John Hurley" <JHurley@jdabrams.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Cc: kamenjas@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [CR] Gloves >>> Now bartape


Ben,

Velo Orange has perforated leather bar wrap:

http://www.velo-orange.com/volebartape.html

As for the gloves, thanks to everyone who has responded, both on and off list. The results could be categorized: Legendary/Mythic/Dreamer: Dromarti, Rapha, Detto Pietro, Gant (isn't this just French for "glove"?) and Tufo. Good But Unavailable: Nashbar (small only), AGU (XL only), Velo Orange (in development?). Apparently Available/Affordable: Giant, Rivendell, plus 3 more I found online: Push, Planet Bike Taurus, Aero Tech. Honorable Mention: Two members offered to sell from their stock of NOS gloves, and one suggested the Altura crochet mitt, which has a synthetic leather palm.

For what it's worth: I think Brooks would do well to add a classic-style glove to their product line.

John Hurley
Tired of Unnatural Gloves in
Austin, Texas, USA