Be on the look out of Alpinestars SP-1 gloves

matt232 · 03-20-2005, 6:03 AM

Its seems my year old SP-1 Gloves are coming to the end of their life with a worn hole in the left index finger. I would have thought that a ~$180 pair of gloves would last longer with daily usage all year round but there you go. Does that seem reasonable wear?

I'd like to get another pair to replace the ones I have but apparently they aren't being made any more so I reduced to finding some stock on a shelf somewhere.

Could you guys keep half an eye out for an XXL pair (found XL and S but not XXL) in your travels of bike shops?

Thanks!!

matt232 · 03-20-2005, 6:05 AM

Just so its clear I'm after the ones that look like this .

Will · 03-20-2005, 5:52 PM

Upgrade to the GP plus, bit extra from the wallet but the quality is a grade. Abused my last pair for a good 2 years not a single hassle. I'm in the market for new gloves too so group buy?

The Sook · 03-21-2005, 1:49 AM

Dude, I have the SP2's here for $90 in XXL, black. Let me know.

matt232 · 03-21-2005, 4:44 AM

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Originally Posted by The Sook

Dude, I have the SP2's here for $90 in XXL, black. Let me know.

The SP-2s are absolutely everywhere.......no SP-1 to be seen though at least not in my size.

matt232 · 03-21-2005, 4:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Will

Upgrade to the GP plus, bit extra from the wallet but the quality is a grade. Abused my last pair for a good 2 years not a single hassle. I'm in the market for new gloves too so group buy?

Yer the GP Plus or SP-3 is supposed to "replace" the SP-1 I'm told by Redwing but I still haven't given up on the SP-1 yet but this will probably be my fall back option. So group buy might be on but I can already get a 10% discount at Redwing or Bikemart with netrider membership so unless we get some serious numbers that would probably be equivalent.

ratter · 03-22-2005, 4:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Will

Upgrade to the GP plus, bit extra from the wallet but the quality is a grade. Abused my last pair for a good 2 years not a single hassle. I'm in the market for new gloves too so group buy?

What where you abusing with your glove on

motojedi · 03-22-2005, 10:56 AM

My first pair of GP Plus' went 50,000 miles including a lot of rain-soaked touring. I'm now, or course, on my second pair.

PS. if you paid $180 for SP-1's , you're getting hosed. That's what the GP Plus' RETAIL for and I get them for about $150.

matt232 · 03-22-2005, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by motojedi

My first pair of GP Plus' went 50,000 miles including a lot of rain-soaked touring. I'm now, or course, on my second pair.

PS. if you paid $180 for SP-1's , you're getting hosed. That's what the GP Plus' RETAIL for and I get them for about $150.

Australian Dollars.

motojedi · 03-22-2005, 2:31 PM

my bad.

The Sook · 03-30-2005, 10:43 PM

Mate, check the price ofthe SP2's. I think you'll find that's a little more than 10% off.

Will · 03-31-2005, 1:47 AM

Just bought some Joe Rocket GP Tech gloves, very comfy, all the bits only $170. The stitching is on the outside not on the in like the gp+ much nicer feel, and cheaper!

matt232 · 03-31-2005, 2:16 PM

I still havent had a chance to go and check out many gloves due to work and Easter break. next weekend I should be able to get out there and see what is on offer and I Sook I'll let you know which way I go but the SP-2 look like a pretty good deal at that price. tempting.

Hammer · 03-31-2005, 5:36 PM

matt232 · 03-31-2005, 7:50 PM

Thanks Hammer but so far I've found that even if a webstore has them on the books they don't have stock and I've been burnt buying stuff from the US. Customs and the last mile courier basically double the cost of what is already a pricey purchase (if in fact they will send the item down under).

If I can't find the gloves locally then I'll bite the bullet and pick another model.

I appreciate the effort.

GhostRider · 03-31-2005, 10:16 PM

I'd go for these...and they're less than $72:

Alpinstars SP2s

matt232 · 04-03-2005, 10:02 AM

Tired on some Joe Rocket gloves at thier stand today, every complaint I had against the Alpinestars was addressed in their designs.

1. Seams are sown on the outside of the glove so that fabic folds don't dig into your hands

2. Very comfortable even during the first wear (i.e. no painful 2 months of wearing in the gloves)

3. feel more secure on the hand

But the gloves feel too comfortable, do they really offer proper protection?

Anyone put and Joe Rocket gloves through its paces?

matt232 · 04-15-2005, 10:25 AM

My mistake it was Joe Rocket Gloves not RJays. So hwo about it anyone give a set of Joe Rocket gloves a good crash test?

sheepofblue · 04-15-2005, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by matt232

My mistake it was Joe Rocket Gloves not RJays. So hwo about it anyone give a set of Joe Rocket gloves a good crash test?

Which model also?

matt232 · 04-15-2005, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Which model also?

Probably the Nova but I'll probably head out and try on some tomorrow before going away on the Anzac day long weekend next weekend.

matt232 · 05-03-2005, 5:40 AM

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Originally Posted by matt232

My mistake it was Joe Rocket Gloves not RJays. So hwo about it anyone give a set of Joe Rocket gloves a good crash test?

Hey mate, don't worry, I had a stack the other week and the Joe Rocket gloves held up just fine and definately did thier job.

matt232 · 05-03-2005, 5:41 AM

I ended up getting the GPX Gloves

Will · 05-03-2005, 8:48 AM

You only got them cause you saw me wearing them and you wanted to be cool too!

I am VERY happy with mine, great quality, very comfortable and a good price.

matt232 · 05-03-2005, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Will

You only got them cause you saw me wearing them and you wanted to be cool too!

I am VERY happy with mine, great quality, very comfortable and a good price.

Cool?....he who has racing stripes on your fairings (an I mean all of them) and a depiction of a cock on your 954's windscreen.....sure.....whatever you say.