The Complete Handbook of Bicycle Gloves
A practical reference for cyclists, mechanics, retailers, and businesses making glove decisions
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
Technical reference on bicycle glove function, selection, maintenance, and business applications for professionals, retailers, and serious cyclists.
About this book
Bicycle gloves are not luxury items—they are engineered protective and performance equipment that directly impact comfort, control, and safety on the bike. Yet most cyclists and even some mechanics select gloves based on brand loyalty, appearance, or incomplete online reviews rather than understanding how glove construction, materials, and fit actually work.
This handbook fills that gap. Written for professionals, retailers, mechanics, serious hobbyists, and anyone building a business in the cycling accessory space, it explains the function and construction of bicycle gloves across all disciplines and conditions, the specifications that actually matter when comparing models, how to select gloves for specific riding styles and weather conditions, and how to maintain and troubleshoot them over their lifespan.
You'll find concrete technical information on padding materials and compression, grip surface options and their real-world durability, ventilation performance in hot and cold conditions, and the trade-offs between protection and tactile feedback. This is the reference book for anyone who needs to understand bicycle gloves as functional equipment, not as a commodity purchase.
Reader Reviews
Michael Miller
★★★★★This is exactly what I needed. As a shop owner trying to stock gloves intelligently rather than just buying whatever the rep pushes, Chapter 1 alone clarifies the actual difference between padding materials and why they matter in cold rides versus summer commutes. The book cuts through the marketing and gets to the engineering facts. Highly recommend for anyone running a cycling business.
Jessica Davis
★★★★★Finally, a reference that treats bicycle gloves as the functional equipment they are instead of a commodity. I've been cycling for twenty years and always bought gloves based on feel in the shop, but this handbook explains the 'why' behind construction choices and trade-offs I never fully understood. The maintenance chapter alone will save me money on premature replacement. Excellent work.
Emily Young
★★★★★The book is solid and well-researched, though I wish Chapter 1 had a bit more detail on how different padding densities actually perform under real-world impact. The rest of the chapters are useful and the business opportunities section is thorough, but for someone already deep in the cycling world, some sections feel a bit obvious. Still a good reference to have on hand, just not groundbreaking.
Robert Flores
★★★★★Perfect for what I needed—I'm setting up a small rental fleet for a tour company and needed to understand durability, maintenance, and cost-of-ownership for different glove types. This handbook gave me the framework to make smart purchasing decisions and set realistic maintenance schedules. The troubleshooting chapter is practical and the glossary is genuinely useful when reading manufacturer specs. Worth every penny.
Donna Martinez
★★★★★Very informative and well-organized. My only minor complaint is that Chapter 1 could have included a bit more on the injury prevention aspect—I understand grip and comfort now, but more concrete examples of how glove failure affects hand injury in falls would have been helpful. Otherwise, this is a thorough, no-nonsense resource that treats the subject with the seriousness it deserves.