{"id":66715,"date":"2024-07-12T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3ea9124d-da33-42d5-93d3-cca7806b7330"},"modified":"2024-07-12T08:25:28","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T06:25:28","slug":"new-continental-tyres-muc-off-big-bore-valves-alpinestars-threads-and-endura-gloves","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-continental-tyres-muc-off-big-bore-valves-alpinestars-threads-and-endura-gloves\/","title":{"rendered":"New Continental tyres, Muc-Off Big Bore valves, Alpinestars threads, and Endura gloves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\">Plus highlights from a busy week of biking <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Tom Marvin\n      <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Friday, 12 July 2024 at 06:00 AM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><p>The BikeRadar home page has been popping in recent weeks. Not only are we in the middle of the world\u2019s biggest bike race, but we\u2019re coming off the back of the world\u2019s biggest bike show.<\/p><p>The dust has settled in the vast Messe Frankfurt, with Eurobike finished for 2024, so now\u2019s the perfect time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/events\/eurobike\">catch up on all the tech highlights<\/a> you might have missed. <\/p><p>Our Eurobike coverage is all collated beautifully, so give it a scroll and pick out your favourite bits \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/tech\/2024-eurobike-awards-warrens-picks\">just as Warren did when he was a judge at the show this year<\/a>.<\/p><p>The world\u2019s pluckiest pros are currently powering their way around France. This week, we sent our own brave rider to find out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/2023-etape-du-tour-ride-report\">how tough the Tour de France really is<\/a>. We also compared <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/pro-bike\/tadej-pogacar-colnago-v4rs-versus-jonas-vingegaard-cervelo-r5-2024-tour-de-france\">Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s Colnago V4Rs and Jonas Vingegaard\u2019s Cerv\u00e9lo R5<\/a> \u2013 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/pro-bike\/mark-cavendish-2008-giant-tcr-versus-2024-wilier-filante-slr\">Cav\u2019s first and latest stage-winning bikes<\/a>.<\/p><p>But, that\u2019s not all. Our knobbly-tyre\u2019d readers shouldn\u2019t assume it\u2019s all curly bars this week.<\/p><p>Announced on Tuesday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/yt-decoy-sn\">YT\u2019s new Decoy SN <\/a>was built to be \u2018the best enduro bike, powered or not\u2019, and, on first impressions, it\u2019s pretty good.<\/p><p>I also reviewed the new Merida Big.Trail 600 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/hardtail-mountain-bikes\/merida-big-trail-600-review-2\">a properly rad hardtail at a decent price<\/a>.<\/p><p>On top of the new YT, we saw <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/lapierre-spicy-cf\">a new Lapierre Spicy<\/a> that we reckon is the first bike to offer high- and low-pivot linkages on the same frame, as well as a bike I\u2019m super-excited to ride \u2013 a new Trek Top Fuel.<\/p><p>We\u2019ve also been rolling out plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/clothing\/sports-bras\">sports bra reviews<\/a>, as well as updating our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-gravel-tyres\">best gravel tyres<\/a>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Tech Q&amp;A \u2013 carbon lifespans, Fox dampers and Campagnolo compatibility\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/1tk9nLcCI6m4htCHTcFTjK?si=19d0bbad19f04eaa&amp;utm_source=oembed\"\/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-muc-off-big-bore-hybrid-tubeless-valves\">Muc-Off Big Bore Hybrid tubeless valves<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Muc-Off Big Bore Hybrid tubeless valves&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;30&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Muc-Off&#8217;s solution for getting as much air into your tyres as possible is the new Big Bore valve. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>High-flow tubeless valves seem to be in vogue at the moment and Muc-Off\u2019s latest-generation valves are certainly head-turners.<\/p><p>If you hadn\u2019t twigged, that mid-stem lever is the open\/close ball valve, eliminating the usual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/presta-vs-schrader-valves\">Presta (or Schrader)<\/a> pressure-controlled valve.<\/p><p>This enables the full internal diameter of the stem to be opened up, with Muc-Off claiming 254 per cent more flow than a regular Presta valve. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/First-Look-Friday-Muc-Off-Big-Bore-Hybrid-Valve.jpg\" alt=\"Muc-Off Big Bore Hybrid Valve\" class=\"wp-image-871980\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The valve is opened and closed via a manual dial. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This, in theory, should help pop a tyre bead onto the rim, make sealant injection easier and lessen the chance of sealant clogging your valve.<\/p><p>This Hybrid model fits Presta-drilled rims and requires a Schrader-headed pump \u2013 there\u2019s a slightly slimmer \u2018Lite\u2019 version, offering 230 per cent more flow, utilising a Presta pump. A \u2018Ludicrous\u2019 Schrader-drilled, Schrader-pumped version comes with 265 per cent extra flow.<\/p><p>There will be 30mm, 35mm, 45mm and 60mm-long stems available, along with a range of colours.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/First-Look-Friday-Muc-Off-Big-Bore-Hybrid-Valve-straight-through.jpg\" alt=\"Muc-Off Big Bore Hybrid Valve\" class=\"wp-image-871979\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A straight, uninterrupted path for your airflow. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Various rubber bungs, to aid an airtight seal, are included, while the base of the valve has four-way airflow holes, so it\u2019ll work with inserts.<\/p><p>Spanner flats ensure easy fitment, while a service kit is coming soon, to ensure your inflation woes are eased.<\/p><ul><li>\u00a340 \/ $50 \/ \u20ac45<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Muc-Off Big Bore Hybrid tubeless valves&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><p\/><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Don\u2019t Leave Home Without These! MBUK\u2019s Riding Essentials\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oDty_kCXyGo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alpinestars-kit\">Alpinestars kit<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/First-Look-Friday-Alpinestars-glove.jpg\" alt=\"Alpinestars glove\" class=\"wp-image-871966\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Matchy-matchy kit, from shorts through a jersey and into the gloves. &#8211; Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The fashion houses of Milan might not yet have contributed much to the world of cycling, but those Italians still know how to put together some fancy threads, as proven (in my opinion) by Alpinestars.<\/p><p>Alpinestars is big in moto, and has had a long presence in mountain biking too. Its new protection line is proving popular with testers here at BikeRadar.<\/p><p>However, I thought I\u2019d highlight a few items of its summer kit that I\u2019ve been cruising around the woods in.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alpinestars-a-dura-oscar-jersey\">Alpinestars A-Dura Oscar Jersey<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Alpinestars A-Dura Oscar Jersey&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/First-Look-Friday-Alpinestars-jersey.jpg\" alt=\"Alpinestars jersey\" class=\"wp-image-871968\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It wasn&#8217;t the tech specs that attracted me to this jersey\u2026 I think it looks rad. &#8211; Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This lightweight, short-sleeve jersey has an airy feel, while avoiding getting too clammy when you\u2019re hot and sweaty.<\/p><p>The jacquard poly\/spandex construction is built to breathe well and has enough stretch to avoid looking awkward over body armour.<\/p><p>The spiral design is said to represent the brand\u2019s 60 years working in the two-wheeled world.<\/p><ul><li>\u00a349.99 \/ $59.95 \/ \u20ac49.95<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Alpinestars A-Dura Oscar Jersey&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alpinestars-a-aria-elite-shorts\">Alpinestars A-Aria Elite Shorts<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Alpinestars A-Aria Elite Shorts&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/First-Look-Friday-Alpinestars-shorts.jpg\" alt=\"Alpinestars shorts\" class=\"wp-image-871970\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alpinestars&#8217; shorts have a non-fussy fit. &#8211; Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>These mid-weight shorts are designed to be as flexible as possible, with plenty of stretch built in to the material \u2013 ensuring they don\u2019t impede your pedalling.<\/p><p>There\u2019s wicking fabric incorporated into the waistband inner rear panel to soak up drops of sweat before they make their presence felt down below.<\/p><p>Three zipped pockets and a magnetically clasped belt finish the build.<\/p><ul><li>\u00a3119.99 \/ $129.95 \/ \u20ac119.95<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Alpinestars A-Aria Elite Shorts&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;120&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alpinestars-a-dura-gloves\">Alpinestars A-Dura Gloves<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Alpinestars A-Dura Gloves&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;30&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/First-Look-Friday-Alpinestars-gloves.jpg\" alt=\"Alpinestars gloves\" class=\"wp-image-871967\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A mid-weight pair of gloves from the Italian brand. &#8211; Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>More mid-weight goodies here, with a durable-feeling spandex and polyester upper built to shrug off most attention from trail-side vegetation.<\/p><p>The palm\u2019s suede material is said to optimise feel and durability.<\/p><p>Up top, there\u2019s a broad Velcro-closed cuff, while the fingers are touchscreen-compatible.<\/p><ul><li>\u00a339.99 \/ $42.95 \/ \u20ac34.95<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Alpinestars A-Dura Gloves&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-continental-kryptotal-and-argotal-tyres\">Continental Kryptotal and Argotal tyres<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/First-Look-Friday-Continental-kryptotal-and-argotal.jpg\" alt=\"Continental Kryptotal and Argotal tyres\" class=\"wp-image-871972\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Continental is properly back in the MTB tyres game with its range of rubber. &#8211; Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Continental is a huge name in the world of tyres \u2013 certainly if you include the automotive world.<\/p><p>For a while, it\u2019s probably fair to say that in the MTB market, it wasn\u2019t at the top of everyone\u2019s wishlist. However, since the launch of its latest range of rubber, that has changed.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-continental-argotal\">Continental Argotal<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Continental Argotal 29x2.4in&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;60&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/First-Look-Friday-Continental-Argotal.jpg\" alt=\"Continental Argotal tyre\" class=\"wp-image-871971\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">As burly as they come \u2013 sharp blocks on the Argotal should provide plenty of grip. &#8211; Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The Argotal is the brand\u2019s loose-surface, aggressively treaded trail, enduro and DH tyre, with big, chunky blocks designed to cut through dust and loam in the search for grip.<\/p><p>Their wide spacing is there to enable the tyre to shed mud effectively.<\/p><p>Available in both wheel sizes, and 2.4in or 2.6in widths, you have four casing and compound options to pick from \u2013 Trail, Enduro, Downhill Soft and Downhill Super Soft.<\/p><p>I\u2019ve got the Enduro casing, 29&#215;2.4in version, which uses a soft rubber and weighs 1,200g on the nose.<\/p><ul><li>\u00a372.95 \/ \u20ac79.95<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Continental Argotal 29x2.4in&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;73&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-continental-kryptotal\">Continental Kryptotal<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Continental Kryptotal 29x2.4in&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;60&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/First-Look-Friday-Continental-tyre-patches-kryptotal.jpg\" alt=\"Continental Kryptotal tyres\" class=\"wp-image-871973\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is the rear version of Continental&#8217;s mixed-surface specific Kryptotal tyre. &#8211; Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The Kryptotal I have here is to match the Argotal I\u2019ll be running up-front, and so is the rear-specific version.<\/p><p>This has been designed to balance the needs of grip for braking and rolling resistance for speed, with chamfered central blocks to reduce buzz and sharp edges to help dig in when needed.<\/p><p>While the Argotal is built for loose conditions, the Kryptotal is intended for mixed conditions.<\/p><p>I have the 29&#215;2.4in version in the enduro casing, which has the softer rubber compound. It weighs in at 1,211g.<\/p><ul><li>\u00a372.95 \/ \u20ac79.95<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Continental Kryptotal 29x2.4in&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;73&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-endura-mt500-d3o-glove-ii\">Endura MT500 D3O Glove II<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Endura MT500 D3O Glove II&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/First-Look-Friday-Endura-MT500-D3O-gloves.jpg\" alt=\"Endura MT500 D3O gloves\" class=\"wp-image-871978\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Protect your knuckles with Endura&#8217;s latest trail and enduro glove. &#8211; Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>A glove\u2019s a glove, right? Wrong.<\/p><p>There are huge variations in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mountain-bike-gloves\">mountain bike gloves<\/a> \u2013 from super-lightweight options to burly items with plenty of protection.<\/p><p>The MT500 D3O glove from Endura sits towards the more protective end of the spectrum, thanks to the addition of D3O inserts over the main knuckles.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/First-Look-Friday-Endura-MT500-D3O-gloves-knuckle.jpg\" alt=\"Endura MT500 D3O gloves\" class=\"wp-image-871976\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">D3O inserts should ward off branches. &#8211; Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>They\u2019ve been built, in Endura\u2019s own words, &#8220;with fast, tight and technical trails in mind. The D3O Ghost Knuckle inserts give you the confidence to take that inside line close to the tree without worrying about your hands.&#8221;<\/p><p>How does that work? Well, D3O is a flexible material that stiffens on impact. So, it should bend and flex comfortably over your hands, and then spread impacts over a wider area when you take those inside lines, reducing the chance of injury.<\/p><p>The rest of the glove\u2019s construction is a little more orthodox, with a lightweight, four-way stretch outer, and a thin, non-padded synthetic suede palm, with silicone grip panels to ensure you\u2019re well connected to the bike.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/First-Look-Friday-Endura-MT500-D3O-gloves-cuff.jpg\" alt=\"Endura MT500 D3O gloves\" class=\"wp-image-871975\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The gloves have a fairly long cuff and a stretchy outer. &#8211; Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>There\u2019s a snot-wipe on the thumb and a mid-length, stretchy cuff, too.<\/p><p>A quick note on size \u2013 I\u2019m usually at the upper end of a size Medium in gloves, but here I sized up, just a touch, to a Large.<\/p><ul><li>\u00a349.99 \/ $49.99 \/ \u20ac54.99<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Endura MT500 D3O Glove II&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plus highlights from a busy week of biking <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":66716,"template":"","categories":[1,36],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"8"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/new-continental-tyres-muc-off-big-bore-valves-alpinestars-threads-and-endura-gloves.jpg",1600,1067,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/new-continental-tyres-muc-off-big-bore-valves-alpinestars-threads-and-endura-gloves-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/new-continental-tyres-muc-off-big-bore-valves-alpinestars-threads-and-endura-gloves-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/new-continental-tyres-muc-off-big-bore-valves-alpinestars-threads-and-endura-gloves-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/new-continental-tyres-muc-off-big-bore-valves-alpinestars-threads-and-endura-gloves-1024x683.jpg",800,534,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/new-continental-tyres-muc-off-big-bore-valves-alpinestars-threads-and-endura-gloves-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/new-continental-tyres-muc-off-big-bore-valves-alpinestars-threads-and-endura-gloves.jpg",1600,1067,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Plus highlights from a busy week of biking","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/66715"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66716"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}