Specialized Radiant gloves review

The Radiant is a big-looking glove and is packed with thermal and water-beating layers. Luckily it’s got a good finger fit and thin palm, so you aren’t left entirely without dexterity.

We wouldn’t do too much technical riding in them as you still feel a little disconnected, but when the mercury drops, they’re big on warmth thanks to the Thinsulate insulation.

A dash of reflective piping helps make the glove visible to motorists — never a bad thing for dark winter rides — and the palm has a grippy, rubberised feel which helps provide a solid contact with the handlebar, especially in the wet.