Outdoor Research Freewheel Mountain Bike Gloves - Men's
Designed to give you a "no-glove" feel, Outdoor Research Freewheel men's mountain bike gloves deliver breathability and grip, so you can excel on the uphills and tackle the descents with confidence.
- Durable and breathable
- Lightweight polyester mesh backs of hands and synthetic suede palms with silicone grip print and perforation venting help keep hands cool and comfortable in most conditions
- Mechanical stretch
- Touch-screen compatible thumbs and index fingers for checking trail maps or linking with friends on the fly
- Back-of-thumb terry sweat wipe for warmer days
- Index fingers patterned to eliminate a common failure point
- Bonded stretch cuffs provide a comfortable and secure fit without the need for a hook-and-loop or snap closure
- Strategically placed seams on the index finger deliver improved dexterity and comfort on brake levers
Imported.
View all Outdoor Research Men's Cycling Gloves| Best Use | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Back of hand: 87% nylon/13% spandex power mesh; fourchettes: 78% nylon/22% spandex stretch knit; palm: 55% polyester/45% recycled polyester AX Suede Bravo rPET synthetic suede; wipe: 100% polyester |
| Palm Padding | None |
| Touch-Screen Compatible | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
| Glove Type | Full Finger |
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 6.5 - 7 | 7.5 - 8 | 8.5 - 9 | 9 - 9.5 |
| Hand Circumference | 7 - 7.75 | 8 - 8.5 | 9 - 9.5 | 9..5 - 10+ |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
Measure around a flat hand at the knuckles; do not include your thumb. Also measure your hand length from the base of your palm to the end if your middle finger. Use the larger of the two measurements to select your glove size.
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Breathable, not exactly durable
I love the breathability of these gloves. Here in VA we have a solid 3-4 months very humid, hot weather that having a breathable glove option is such a life saver. These have become my go-to to grab off the shelf when I head out. That being said, I'm not sure I would want to take a real fall in these things. I don't think my hands, or the gloves, would make it. For a future version of this glove, I recommend adding a leather or reinforced palm, but keeping the mesh on the back of the hand. The mesh adds a nice, lightweight snug-ness. The fingers work great for setting my smart-watch out on the mountain; I don't have to take them off for the touch screen to respond.
Nice lightweight breathable bike glove
I ordered a pair of these and the leather ones to try. I sent back the leather ones because the fingers were long, they may have shortened after getting wet but didn't want to take the chance. These are nice and lightweight. Used these a couple of times and they will be great for when it gets hot. The back is super breathable. There is no closure like on the leather ones. I'm not sure how this will stand the test of time...time will tell. When I pull these on the back rolls sometimes, if this stretches over time it may could make the back loose. Will have to use for a while and report back. I have barley used these but I like to see reviews before I buy and wanted to get my limited beta out there. I have always liked the quality of OR gloves so nice to see they are making MTB gloves.
No, I would not buy again
The gloves are good made from good materials, like the no velcro at the wrist. But the pattern is weird and needs to be adjusted. I bought a medium and feels a little loose with the stretch. This is ok. The fingers are super long, with extra fabric i can pinch at the ends. Except for the pinky finger which is short. Its really odd. I'm a huge fan of OR products! But this one they did not get right on the first rendition. Take the pattern back to the drawing board and I'll try them again next year.
Lightweight & Comfortable
Great special price on these gloves, so I stocked up for next summer. The gloves run small, so it's important to size up. If you have larger hands or wide fingers, I would say these are not the gloves for you. These gloves do not have padding or protection. The gloves are lightweight and designed to breathe well on hot summer days. I tested them with my phone screen, and the initial test worked. I will update my initial review when I have ridden with these gloves a few time.
Solid warm weather gloves for trail riding.
The Freewheel Gloves are a solid pair of gloves for warm weather riding. I gave them a test in Florida while on work trip while exploring the Santos Trails. My first impression was that my fingers looked different in the gloves and they felt cheap. I didn't think they would last too long. After about a month of testing and weekly riding the gloves seems to be hold up pretty well. I would rate them a solid spring to summer weather gloves. The touch screen tech is very tactical when messaging or changing playlists. The grip is solid when used with soft compound gloves and they hold up well when running them through the washer and air drying them after dirt hero rides. I would wish I would have purchased the black pair over the silver color. If you are riding XC these would be great gloves. If enduro and bike park are your style, I would upgrade to the leather palm set.
This has solid grip and is reasonably comfortable. However it is pretty thin which makes me wonder about the long term durability. To be fair I haven’t used them much so time will tell there. One other thing is that they are very tight around the wrist and hands so I imagine if you have burlier hands as the glove may not want to go in or could be too tight.
Weird fit but light and breathable
Just got the gloves in the mail and they seem super breathable and light which I’m psyched on but the sizing seems pretty off to me. I have big hands and have needed XXL from 100% and others but the XL I got has the longest pointer finger I’ve ever seen. The thumb pinkie and middle finger fit but the ring finger is also too long and I can barely fit my hand in when I’m putting them on
Good summer glove
The gloves are tight fitting but don’t feel tight. The touchscreen sensitivity is great. I’ve only wore them once and the seam on the right glove that runs along the inside of the thumb joint was a little uncomfortable and the is no additional padding or layers on the palm. Good glove for short fun rides but not for all day at the bike park.
Use as work gloves
Needed some light work gloves and these fit the bill well. However, they don’t breathe as well as I would expect a mountain bike glove to, but I’m no expert. The fit is a bit tight, but that’s helpful for what I use them for. Outside of those very few issues I have personally they are excellent gloves.
Best Gloves
I bought these last spring and I am so happy I did. They are the best fitting bike, run, etc gloves that I have ever owned. They are very well constructed, breathe well and fit perfectly. The grip is excellent and the finger actually will work with your phone. I will be buying another pair.