Schwinn Gloves Review Reviewed By: Tim Cameron Reviewed On: January 5, 2004 Product Page: Nashbar Price: $29.95 Introduction Today we are reviewing a pair of Schwinn Sting Ray full-finger biking gloves. These gloves are light weight, breathable, and washable. They come in an assortment of colors and have a pretty good padding system. They are consctructed partly of Clarino synthetic leather by Kuraray in Japan. Standard Features Neoprene cuff Tapered fingers Rubberized traction logos on hand and fingers 4-way stretch nylon piping Double stitch seams Triple stitch palm patches Specifications Low profile Neoprene wristband Machine washable Padded palm areas Breathable Clarino synthetic leather Airweave on top of fingers In Depth Look I tried on the extra large pair of Sting Ray gloves and they were very comfortable. These gloves can provide full finger protection and have a Velcro type closure on the back side of the wrist. The tapered fingers really provided a snug fit and the airweave on the top of fingers will help fingers breath. I tried the gloves on for a bike ride on a 40 degree day and a 35 degree wind chill. They kept my fingers very warm and comfortable. Next, I tried the gloves on a very cold day with the temperature hovering around 15 degrees. While I rode only one mile to work, the gloves kept my fingers relatively warm. They are not intended to be foul weather gloves but they sure provided a comfortable ride. Next I decided to wear them on a 17 mile mountain bike trail with lots of roots, rocks, and hills. On a one-half mile downhill the gloves did not provide as much comfort as other gloves that I have used however they were relatively comfortable. Through most of the ride my hands were dry and cozy and the temperature was in the forties. I decided to wet the gloves and take a ride again. I soaked the gloves in water for ten minutes and slipped them on. I rode an eight mile trail in a temperature of 42 and my hands were somewhat cold. It was bearable, but I would choose to have dry hands while riding. The glove packaging does not state that they were wet weather gloves, however I just wanted to test their ability to keep your hands warm when wet. Conclusion I would recommend these gloves to anyone needing a good second pair of gloves or back-up gloves for their pack.Look for these gloves to be discontinued soon and a newer model coming soon. We found the gloves advertised for as little as $14.95 on some web-sites. We would like to thank Schwinn for helping make this review possible. Pros Light weight Washable Snug fit Good price Cons Not as comfortable on long downhill rides Airweave on top of fingers maybe not wear well