New gloves...

Scout · 05-16-2012, 11:39 AM

Hey all. Just got a set of Knox Handroid pod gloves this morning. So far, they feel ok. Pretty stiff out of the box, but after a couple miles, they are breaking in already. No pre curve whatsoever in the glove, but its a small thing to complain about.
Sizing is on par with Alpine Stars gloves. The boa system on the cuff is extremely easy to use. The shipping was POP and snap fast. Ordered them yesterday morning. Had them in 24 hours, no extra charge.
Will update further after today.

JamieKatana · 05-16-2012, 12:35 PM

I'm curious to hear your opinions on them. I was looking at new gloves (albeit not in that price range), and saw those at the store, tried them on, and they felt nice.

I'm thinking that they may be worth getting if they help keep the vibration-derived hand numbness down, and vent the air well.

scottynoface · 05-16-2012, 01:02 PM

Definitely my next glove purchase.

Scout · 05-16-2012, 01:39 PM

Gloves are forming to my hands well. Not a ton of air flow, but enough that you can feel it above 25 mph. Vibration effect is nil, due to the SPS (Scaphiod Protection System) inserts. The palms are very soft, and reaching/feeling controls is very easy. The cuff retains a bit of extra heat, but with the cuff left a little loose, plenty of air flow. The "tunnel" system on top of the knuckles allows noticable air flow, also. All in all, gloves are good so far.

thetable · 05-16-2012, 03:05 PM

I'm getting ready to send back my second pair of the regular Handroids. They just don't fit my hands at all. If you have thin hands, they probably fit great, but if you have paws like I do, then they don't even come close to being a good fit.

I started with the XL, because by every other glove I've worn, I'm an 11. I couldn't even get my hand in the gloves. Traded for a XXL, I can get my hands in, but they're still do tight, I can't squeeze a handlebar without feeling like a seam is going to explode, and the fingers are half an inch too long. These guys are going back. I'm going with the Held Phantom or Titan, I know they fit just fine in an 11, and I don't believe they are made in China.

JaxKat · 05-16-2012, 09:41 PM

Let's see the gloves... take a pic.

Scout · 07-26-2012, 09:05 AM

Update on my gloves. I had the BOA cuff removed entirely and finished by a seamstress, to make it a shorty MX style glove. I just got irritated by having the cuff there all the time.

Hands down, the best glove I've ever owned.

hardlydangerous · 07-26-2012, 11:14 AM

you can buy then short or long with the boa cuff.

where did you buy yours from?
I know GP bikes in Toronto carries them but $250 is too much for gloves.

Scout · 07-26-2012, 12:18 PM

Sportbiketrackgear.com is where mine came from. They were the Handroid Pod model. Smaller BOA cuff, but even then, still more than I liked. Will post a pic later today, of my modded gloves.

They were $225 where I got them.

hardlydangerous · 07-26-2012, 12:32 PM

that Sportbiketrackgear.com is way overpriced.
thats canadian prices...

local shops have the Icon Contra jacket for $195
GP bikes have the Knox gloves for the same price

05-16-2012, 11:39 AM	#1
Scout KR SWAT Leader Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ginoza, Okinawa-Japan Posts: 2,263 iTrader: (0) My Garage eBay ID: Scout3058	New gloves... Hey all. Just got a set of Knox Handroid pod gloves this morning. So far, they feel ok. Pretty stiff out of the box, but after a couple miles, they are breaking in already. No pre curve whatsoever in the glove, but its a small thing to complain about. Sizing is on par with Alpine Stars gloves. The boa system on the cuff is extremely easy to use. The shipping was POP and snap fast. Ordered them yesterday morning. Had them in 24 hours, no extra charge. Will update further after today. __________________ "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." -H.L. Mencken US Marine veteran Semper Fi 2006 Kat 750 (see my garage for bike details) 2001 Yamaha R6

05-16-2012, 12:35 PM	#2
JamieKatana Katrider Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orillia, Canada Posts: 140 iTrader: (0) My Garage	I'm curious to hear your opinions on them. I was looking at new gloves (albeit not in that price range), and saw those at the store, tried them on, and they felt nice. I'm thinking that they may be worth getting if they help keep the vibration-derived hand numbness down, and vent the air well. __________________ 2006 Katana 750 2001 Katana 750 (Deerhunter) 2003 Mercury Marauder

05-16-2012, 03:05 PM	#5
thetable Giant Troll!!! Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Round Hill, VA Posts: 5,253 iTrader: (3) My Garage	I'm getting ready to send back my second pair of the regular Handroids. They just don't fit my hands at all. If you have thin hands, they probably fit great, but if you have paws like I do, then they don't even come close to being a good fit. I started with the XL, because by every other glove I've worn, I'm an 11. I couldn't even get my hand in the gloves. Traded for a XXL, I can get my hands in, but they're still do tight, I can't squeeze a handlebar without feeling like a seam is going to explode, and the fingers are half an inch too long. These guys are going back. I'm going with the Held Phantom or Titan, I know they fit just fine in an 11, and I don't believe they are made in China. __________________ Pics Pics No pics yet Just because they sound the same doesn't mean they are: there≠their≠they're; to≠too≠two; its≠it's; your≠you're; know≠no; brake≠break

05-16-2012, 09:41 PM	#6
JaxKat Kat Champion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana, PA (East of Pittsburgh) Posts: 2,115 iTrader: (2) My Garage KOTM December 2009	Let's see the gloves... take a pic. __________________ 2006 Black N Gold Katana 750. Hey Pittsburgh!!! (and Western PA), Join the *"Sport Bike Alliance of Pittsburgh" :* http://www.sportbikealliance.com And lets RIDE... Motorcycle Maintenance Scheduling and MPG tool: http://www.mileagetracker.org/index.php Veteran of the United States Air Force. *"Land of the Free... BECAUSE... of the Brave".*

07-26-2012, 11:14 AM	#8
hardlydangerous Kat Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Erie, Ontario Canada Posts: 4,040 iTrader: (1) My Garage eBay ID: hd-motorsports	you can buy then short or long with the boa cuff. where did you buy yours from? I know GP bikes in Toronto carries them but $250 is too much for gloves. __________________ 98 GSX750F 95 Honda VT600 vlx 08 Tsu SX200 HardlyDangerous Motosports

05-16-2012, 01:39 PM	#4
Scout KR SWAT Leader Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ginoza, Okinawa-Japan Posts: 2,263 iTrader: (0) My Garage eBay ID: Scout3058	Gloves are forming to my hands well. Not a ton of air flow, but enough that you can feel it above 25 mph. Vibration effect is nil, due to the SPS (Scaphiod Protection System) inserts. The palms are very soft, and reaching/feeling controls is very easy. The cuff retains a bit of extra heat, but with the cuff left a little loose, plenty of air flow. The "tunnel" system on top of the knuckles allows noticable air flow, also. All in all, gloves are good so far.

07-26-2012, 09:05 AM	#7
Scout KR SWAT Leader Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ginoza, Okinawa-Japan Posts: 2,263 iTrader: (0) My Garage eBay ID: Scout3058	Update on my gloves. I had the BOA cuff removed entirely and finished by a seamstress, to make it a shorty MX style glove. I just got irritated by having the cuff there all the time. Hands down, the best glove I've ever owned.

07-26-2012, 12:18 PM	#9
Scout KR SWAT Leader Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ginoza, Okinawa-Japan Posts: 2,263 iTrader: (0) My Garage eBay ID: Scout3058	Sportbiketrackgear.com is where mine came from. They were the Handroid Pod model. Smaller BOA cuff, but even then, still more than I liked. Will post a pic later today, of my modded gloves. They were $225 where I got them.

07-26-2012, 12:32 PM	#10
hardlydangerous Kat Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Erie, Ontario Canada Posts: 4,040 iTrader: (1) My Garage eBay ID: hd-motorsports	that Sportbiketrackgear.com is way overpriced. thats canadian prices... local shops have the Icon Contra jacket for $195 GP bikes have the Knox gloves for the same price

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