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I'm talking about those 90 degree days when you don't dare ride bare-handed because your skin would crisp. who's got what? I need to find something that isn't black.
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Icon blue mesh. Got a full palm, a little padding, plenty of vent.
Benny
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I am using a Tourmaster make. Mesh sides and top. Good pad on the palm and secure on the wrist. I can't remember the exact name but gloves breath well. Meshtec
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http://www.olympiagloves.com/viewgloves.htmlI borrowed a pair to try and the ventilation was pretty good. Very light, too.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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These are the ones I use. Very comfortable, allows air flow without sacrificing safety. http://www.olympiagloves.com/glovedetails/734.html Soren
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I've had a pair of Fieldsheer gloves the last couple of summers. Gel in the palm and well vented on the backs and fingers; leather, but not really much protection. I just got a pair of the Olympia gloves Soren mentioned, and they're ok in the heat.
Not to hijack, but I have been looking for a vented summer jacket that isn't black (or primarily black). It's hard to find any riding gear that's not dark colored. "Cooling off" to 97 F here today...black is just too steamy.
Will
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Cortech has some light colors with good ventilation. I've got a yellow with black trim and the black really heats up. I think I'll go to the light grey.
We usually have 12 days over 100 a year and already we've had 8 and it's not even real summer yet.
Redbike7
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I'm kind of partial to full gloves whenever I ride. I just like the protection. Unlined deerskin gloves are pretty comfortable in the warm weather and don't have to cost an arm and a leg. Have found some pretty decent ones at Home Depot and Lowe's. http://www.overstock.com/Clothing/Daxx-P...5/product.html?
Tony G
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I've gotten some good buys from these folks: http://www.newenough.com/Be sure to check out their closeouts, you can get some good deals there.
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I use fingerless gloves in the Summer exclusively...just enough padding in the palm to isolate the hand from vibration and they are comfortable.
Thank God they come as far as I can see only in black.
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Thank God they come as far as I can see only in black.
I bet I could chop the fingers off these babies, maybe just below those heart shaped thingies - Michael Jackson eat your heart out.
 
Seriously though, thanks for the suggestions. I've seen some gray mesh ones that I'm going to try
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I use the Triumph Raptor gloves, at the bottom of this page: http://www.onyertriumph.net/gloves.phpI can't remember what it's like to ride in 90 degree heat, but they're nice and cool in 70+ degree heat once you're doing 20mph+. 
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I'm kind of partial to full gloves whenever I ride.
I just like the protection.
Unlined deerskin gloves are pretty comfortable in the warm weather and don't have to cost an arm and a leg.
Have found some pretty decent ones at Home Depot and Lowe's.
http://www.overstock.com/Clothing/Daxx-P...5/product.html?
I forgot to take my White Mule work gloves recently when I went to help my Dad and brother demolish a house - so I stopped at the local Builder's Supply (Thomas Supply) as I came into Livingston, (Tx), to buy a pair. The White Mules are hard to find, but tougher, I think, than the no-name generics I find in Home Depot's and Lowes....
What I found was a pair of "Deerskin" work gloves that I immediately recognized as ELKSKIN! For $20.00!
Decision made. These things have no wrist closure, but they do have a thick double-layered palm, and man these things are so soft.
I soaked them in water immediately, and worked two days wearing them (soaking them again the next morning, and letting them dry on my hands as I sweated through from the inside) pulling nails from some good lumber we salvaged.
Turns out that is all I wear around here now - and yes, it is GULF-COAST HOT around here - night-time temps rarely dropping out of the 80's and days in the 90's-100's, but I have never once thought these gloves were hot.
If I go on a long-enough ride, I'll soak them through again and let them dry on my hands in the wind - they still retain great grip wet, they are form-fitting beter and better every time, and I may never wear them out! For $20.00! They were obviously "mis-tagged".
I have always wanted a pair of Elkskin Ropers from Aerostich - and still do. I would have ordered black, but I really like these tan work gloves - (they are almost a dirty white now). I have a three different pair of brown or tan boots I wear on the bike, and then I have my Red Wing 980's (black). I also think the Aerostich gloves, with the wrist closure, would be warmer in the heat, too. These are slightly flaired at the cuff, but they aren't coming off unless I pull them off. It is a short cuff, too, by the way.
Before I found these, I would have said the MARSEE SUMMER GLOVE, but they don't make them anymore. Perforated, short cuff, no wrist closure, only elastic (very convenient), waterproof, black, gel-palms - I loved them. Had two pair stolen from my garage - a pair each of the last two Winters, and that's all they got. Go figure.
Keith
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Ridin'Texas
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How did you tell the elk skin from the deer?
Benny
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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THAT IS THE EXACT GLOVE, AND THAT IS MY DEALER, TOO. SAME SHOP. BRITISH-USA.
UNFORTUNATELY, MARSEE NO LONGER MAKES THE PRODUCT. THEY MIGHT STILL HAVE ONE PAIR OF XS LADIES GLOVES LEFT.
Keith
Houston
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How did you tell the elk skin from the deer?
Any and all deer skin gloves I have ever seen were fairly thin, supple hide.
These gloves are much heavier, thicker than what I know as deer skin. Nice and supple mind you, but the thickness is much heavier gauge and would do well against road rash.
Keith
Houston
Ridin'Texas
'04 Speedmaster
AI removed, Pingle, UNI Filter, 1 shim, straight-through slash-cut TORs, Stage 1 DynaJet, 140 mains, 3 turns, 16/42 final drive, 115K
2020 T120 Black
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go look in a bicycle shop, its amazeing the array of gloves they have 
ENJOY!!!!! NEWT!!!!!
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I use fingerless gloves in the Summer exclusively...just enough padding in the palm to isolate the hand from vibration and they are comfortable.
Thank God they come as far as I can see only in black.
Yep, I just picked up a pair today at the local Triumph dealer. They're perfect for summer, even in the 100 degree Texas heat.
Jack
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I'm a cheapskate got a pair of Franklin baseball batting gloves. 10 bucks at wally world come in black or white.
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
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