Bike Gloves Black Friday: winter and summer discounts

What glove for what temperature?

• Summer: padded palm mittens, like the Giro Supernatural or Northwave Fast Gel, to protect the hand without covering it.
• Mid-season: very thin long gloves, like the SupaG Long from Supacaz, which fit almost like an under-glove.
• Winter: membrane and insulation. The Vaduz GTX from Roeckl combines a Gore-Tex membrane with PrimaLoft Gold insulation; Shimano offers lined Windstopper gloves.
• Extreme cold: three-finger gloves, known as lobster gloves, like the Siberian 2.0 Split Finger from Craft, which groups the fingers two by two to warm each other.

Size and dexterity: what to check before buying

Each brand has its own sizing chart, and a winter glove should fit slightly looser than a mitten, to keep a layer of air between the hand and insulation. Craft thus states that its Siberian 2.0 has a long fit and recommends sizing up between two sizes. Then, check what you need to do with gloved hands: operate fine levers, which lobster gloves make less precise, or use a phone, possible with conductive fingertips, available on both the Vaduz GTX and the SupaG.

Comparing two discounts on the same pair

The same glove often comes in short and long versions, like the SupaG Oil Slick from Supacaz, in men’s and women’s versions, like the Jag and Jag’ette from Giro, or with and without gel, from Northwave with the Fast and Fast Gel. So compare those with the same length, fit, and padding before judging the crossed-out price. Kids’ gloves, Bravo from Giro or Grody from VAUDE, follow their own sizing chart.

Bike glove brands for the Black Friday

Roeckl reserves the Gore-Tex membrane for its winter GTX gloves, like the Vaduz, insulated with PrimaLoft Gold and compatible with touch screens, alongside the Roen 2 and Rofan 2.

Supacaz covers the palm of its SupaG with a synthetic leather called Clarino, reinforced on the long version with a silicone coating that grips the handlebars even when wet.

Mavic names its gloves after its wheel ranges, Cosmic, Ksyrium, and Aksium, alongside the Essential line, which is padded or windproof.

Craft ranges from the Pro Nano mitten to the Rain 2.0 waterproof glove and the Siberian 2.0 three-finger gloves for the coldest temperatures.

Northwave categorizes its gloves into Fast, Active, and Extreme lines, with a Fast Arctic version for cold weather and models for women.

Where to complete winter gear?

Out of operation, the road bike gloves page details padding, sizes, and seasons. During Black Friday, the socks and shoe covers on sale protect the other end, and the road jackets on sale protect the torso. For trails, the MTB gloves on sale focus on long fingers and protection. The replaced series move to clearance, while new references go to new arrivals.

Frequently asked questions

Does Black Friday arrive in time for winter?

It takes place on the Friday after Thanksgiving, when the mornings get chilly: this is often when we pack away mittens for long gloves. The gloves on sale are gathered on this page, with discounts extending throughout November.

Three-finger gloves: for whom?

For cyclists who have cold hands despite winter gloves. By grouping the fingers, they retain heat better but offer a less fine grip on levers: try them on a short ride before a long outing.

How to tell if a glove offer is good?

Compare the same pair in the same version: identical length, fit, membrane, and insulation. A winter glove without a membrane and a glove with a waterproof membrane do not provide the same protection, even if they look similar.

Can you use your phone with winter gloves?

Yes, if the thumb and index are conductive, like on the Vaduz GTX from Roeckl or the SupaG from Supacaz. Without this treatment, you have to remove one glove, which cools the hand quickly.

What glove size for a child?

Measure their hand and refer to the manufacturer's sizing chart, which differs from brand to brand. A child grows quickly: without exceeding a size difference, a slightly larger glove is safer than a glove that squeezes the fingers.