Outdoor Research  Freewheel Leather Palm Bike Gloves

Great gloves but don't sweat in them? They dye your hands REALLY orange, hopefully it stops doing this after a few rides? Otherwise they are honestly great gloves, really great grip and bar feel, padding in the right spots and maybe a little hot.

Even thought I bought these gloves for dirt biking, I will use them for mountain biking this summer once the snow melts. I like having the leather palm for more protection when I crash. The gloves were a little tight at first in-between my fingers, but by the end of the day I didn't notice any restriction - plus leather is great because it eventually forms to your hands. I like how thin they are, these gloves are the perfect weight with the right amount of cushion on the palm - no blisters after 40 miles and no issues with overheating. My only complaint is the touchscreen could be improved, I was able to take pictures but had to take them off to look at the map on my phone. Excited OR created gear for biking, the Freewheel shorts are also perfection. Would love to see another option in a lighter color for riding in the summer! For reference - I bought the Pro Khaki colorway, size Small (usually a size Medium in women's gloves).

I really wanted to like these gloves. The leather palm feels premium, the construction appears solid, and the overall styling is excellent. Unfortunately, the fit is poor enough that I can’t recommend them. The biggest issue is the finger pattern. The index finger is actually longer than the middle finger, with each finger getting progressively longer from the pinky to the index. That’s simply not how most hands are shaped. As a result, the index finger has excess material at the tip, making the touchscreen-compatible fingertip awkward and much less effective because it doesn’t sit against the end of my finger. The wrist opening is another problem. It’s extremely tight to get your hand through, even though the glove fits reasonably well once it’s on. It feels like the cuff was designed much smaller than the rest of the glove. For reference, I normally wear a size Large in mountain bike gloves and have never had fit issues with Fox, Leatt, or Dakine. These gloves fit noticeably differently despite being the same labeled size. The materials deserve praise, but the finger geometry and restrictive wrist opening make these disappointing. A redesign of the finger lengths and a more accommodating cuff would make these much better.

I am on a 700 km gravel bike packing trip and after 3 days of riding the cuff seam on both gloves has ripped out. Extremely disappointing considering these were the only gloves I brought. Also can't use my navigation device without taking the gloves off. Normally have found OR products to be of good quality and value. Yikes!

Instant classic. I'm a bit of a glove snob and have tried countless brands and styles in search of what works for me. These gloves have nailed what I have been searching for. I strongly prefer adjustable cuffs and this thin neoprene like material and design is perfect and doesn't interfere with the buttons on my smart watch. The first pair I've found that can do this. The absorbent terry cloth thumb wipe is great for wiping things on your face that just need wiping. The beat part though is the goatskin palms with the strategically placed padding. Just enough padding and a really nice grippy, tactile feel on the bars. I dare say this part makes the gloves feel luxurious and buttery soft while being perfectly grippy. Just primo. I really hope to see this glove offered in many more colors.

I was excited to try a pair of mtb gloves that had leather palms. I ordered this pair based off their size chart and waited. When they arrived, I was disappointed to find that they run big. I’m an exact medium by the size chart. Most of the fingers are about ⅛ to ¼ inch too long but the palm fits well. I’m usually between medium and large on most other brands. Also, my initial impression of the quality was poor. The leather is cheap and the synthetic is very fragile feeling. The stitching is also very messy and weak looking. I put about 10 miles in them before writing this review. So far they’re holding up, but the leather palms leave a significant stain on my skin. Hopefully this will dissipate after more use. Definitely would not recommend. Even at a discount, they’re way overpriced. Don’t waste your money.

Great grip, comfortable, sensitive feel, touchscreen compatible. Had an issue with the cuff seam failing on one pair but OR warrantied that without issue. My one warning is that, at least with the the beige gloves, they can stain your hands from the leather dye when the get really wet. Nothing soap can't deal with but maybe would bother some people. Seems only to happen if you ride in the rain, not just from hand sweat.

These gloves are sweet. They're super breathable which is great for my sweaty hands. The leather palms have a great feel and absorb just enough shock without taking away bike feel. I also love the velcro closure at the wrist for adjustability. I bought a second pair for when I beat this first pair to nothing. They fit pretty true to size which makes it an easy online order. I'm loving these gloves!

Glove tore after only a few months of light use. I used it on my motorcycle primarily, which involves very little intensity to the hand and anything that happens to be on it except in the event of a crash, which didn’t happen. The gloves specifically tore between the spandex cuff and the microfiber brow wipe near where the anatomical snuff box is.

I ordered the gloves based on the size chart and they fit perfectly. They are snug, but stretch enough to be very comfortable, no seam rub or bagginess. I have used them on about a dozen rides and have rubbed them against tight trees with no damage. The last week has been hot and I have not had any sweaty hands. I purchased these gloves.