WEST BIKING Cycling Gloves - Green

Because road vibration travels straight into the ulnar nerve where it crosses the base of your palm. Sustained pressure there causes the numbness and pins-and-needles riders call handlebar palsy. Gel padding sits over that spot and damps the vibration before it reaches the nerve.

The supplier lists them as cycling and motorcycling gloves without stating finger coverage clearly, so we would rather you asked us than assumed. Send us a message before ordering and we will confirm what is in stock.

Snug, with no loose fabric bunching in the palm - a bunched glove creates a pressure point rather than relieving one. You should be able to make a fist and reach the brake levers without the glove pulling tight across the knuckles.

Lycra and polyester breathe reasonably, but any glove is warmer than bare hands. The trade-off is worth it: bare palms on a fall take the worst of it, and after twenty kilometres of vibration you will feel the difference in your hands.

By hand in cool water with mild soap, then air-dry out of direct sun. Machine washing and hot drying break down the elastane and the gel padding. Wash them regularly - salt from sweat degrades the fabric faster than the riding does.

They take the skin off the glove instead of off your palm, which is the instinctive thing your hands do when you go down. They are not armour, but on a tarmac slide they make a real difference.

Yes. We deliver across Dar es Salaam and send nationwide to Arusha, Moshi, Mwanza, Dodoma, Zanzibar and beyond by courier. Call or WhatsApp us if you need a same-day drop in the city.

Yes. We stock consumables and the common wear parts, and we can advise on what fits your bike before you buy. Bring the bike or a clear photo of the drivetrain if you are unsure.