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Bicycle Handlebar Covers and Gloves: The Key to Comfortable Riding (Buying Guide + Actual Test Data)

News 04/26/2023 53

Catalog Navigation
1: Clash of materials: Silicone vs Sponge vs Carbon Fiber
2: The golden rule for glove selection: breathable/shock-absorbing/compatible
3: Installation Misconception: 90% of Beginners Ignore Locking Torque
4: Measurement in extreme environment: performance attenuation under high temperature/rainstorm
5: Exclusive Maintenance Guide: The Secret to Extending Life by 200%

Firstly, confront the set of materials – data reveals the truth
Recommended bicycle handlebars, advantages and disadvantages of silicone handlebars

Comparison of mainstream material performance (24-hour testing in cycling laboratory)
Material type Shock absorption (pressure value/N) Wear resistance (500km wear rate) Applicable scenarios
Silicone 28N (optimal) 15% surface cracking for road bikes/long-distance cycling
EVA sponge 35N 8% slightly depressed mountain bike/technical section
Carbon fiber 52N (worst)<3% racing/weight loss priority
Conclusion:

Preferred commuting option: Silicone handle covers (such as ESI silicone models) are the best for reducing hand fatigue.
Competitive must-have: Carbon fiber handle (such as PRO carbon fiber) saves 80 grams of weight, but needs to be used with gloves.
Secondly, the golden rule for choosing gloves – breathability ≠ comfort
Cycling Glove Selection Guide, Breathable Cycling Gloves

3 core indicators
Pressure distribution:

Palm pad thickness: 4-6 mm gel pad can disperse 30% of the pressure (too thick affects the control sensitivity).
Partition design: Giro DND gloves are recommended (7-zone cushioning, tested to increase support by 40%).
Breathable black technology:

Active heat dissipation: Castelli Rosso Corsa gloves use Dyneema mesh to cool down by 5 ℃ when wind speed exceeds 20km/h.
Waterproof and breathable: Sealskinz waterproof membrane gloves (air permeability 8000g/m ²/24h), no stuffy heat feeling when riding in rainstorm.
Touch screen compatibility:

Fingertip conductive layer: Choose Pact gloves (supports 10 point touch, reduces false touch rate by 90%).

Thirdly, installation misconceptions – locking torque determines lifespan
Installation techniques for bicycle handlebars: handling loose covers

5-step precise installation method
Cleaning handle: Wipe off residual grease with alcohol (increase friction by 50%).
Lubricate the inner wall: Spray a small amount of soapy water (do not use grease based lubricants).
Locking torque:
Aluminum handle horizontal: 4-5Nm (deformation caused by tightness).
Carbon fiber horizontal: 3-4Nm (requires torque wrench, error ± 0.2Nm).
Anti slip reinforcement: Wrap 2 layers of electrical tape (thickness<0.3mm).
Ultimate test: Use both hands to press down with full force, and if the displacement of the sleeve is less than 1mm, it is considered qualified.
Fourth: Extreme environment measurement – high temperature/rainstorm performance attenuation
Keywords: Waterproof riding gloves, heat-resistant handle cover

40 ℃ exposure test (simulating long-distance summer)
Silicone handle: The surface temperature reaches 68 ℃, and the touch is sticky (with a 35% decrease in handling score).
Solution: Lizard Skins DSP sleeve (honeycomb structure for heat dissipation, reducing temperature difference by 12 ℃).
Rainstorm infiltration test (one hour rain)
Ordinary gloves: Water absorption increases weight by 180 grams, grip strength decreases by 50%.
Waterproof gloves: The internal humidity of Sealskinz is less than 15%, and the design of drainage holes is crucial.
Fifth: Exclusive Maintenance Guide – Extend Life by 200%
Maintenance methods for cycling gloves and cleaning techniques

Apply the formula for lifespan
Service life (months)=basic life x (1- sweat corrosion coefficient) x cleaning frequency

Basic lifespan: silicone (24 months), sponge (18 months), carbon fiber (36 months).
Sweat corrosion: Wipe with neutral detergent every week to reduce the corrosion rate by 70%.
Glove cleaning taboos
Machine washing is prohibited: Stirring in the washing machine may cause the stitches to come loose (hand washing and gentle rubbing are sufficient).
Drying plan: Reverse hanging and shade drying (avoid direct sunlight that may cause aging of the adhesive layer).
Free resource package
Comparison table of torque for each material: PDF of recommended locking force for each material.
Breathability ranking of gloves: Laboratory test data from 5 major brands.
Fault self inspection manual: Emergency response plan for abnormal noise/glove opening.
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