With a focus on protection, the Turbulence gloves from Royal Racing feature a thin, tough palm and Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) detailing on the back of the hand with neoprene protection. A TPR cuff closure keeps things snug.
The thumb and index finger have silicon grip detail and the tip of the index finger features a touchscreen-compatible material, which is useful for those irritating moments when your phone rings mid-ride.
Fit is good – we initially found the thumb a touch short, but it loosened up once washed. Despite the heavy-duty build, they are fairly cool to wear thanks to the vented panels on the finger sides.
This article was originally published in Mountain Biking UK magazine, available on Apple Newsstand and Zinio.