GripGrab Raptor full finger gloves review

The Raptor gloves provide lightweight protection and excellent grip

GripGrab Raptor
Cycling Weekly Verdict

The GripGrab Raptor gloves provide excellent grip in a lightweight, full finger glove that’s great for cyclocross and for longer rides in mild winter conditions.

Reasons to buy
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    Excellent grip and bar feel

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    Very flexible

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    Enough warmth for short, high intensity efforts or longer rides in milder conditions

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Reasons to avoid
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    Not as warm or as waterproof as some options

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    No padding on the palms

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GripGrab Raptor full finger gloves have proved a hit on the pro cyclocross circuit, with wearers including Mathieu van der Poel. Their features work well for the short duration, high intensity and typical wet, cold conditions of a cyclocross race.

The GripGrab Raptor gloves have an unpadded palm made of a synthetic suede fabric with silicone dots for grip. They also use GripGrab’s Inside Grip tech, which puts grippers on the inside of the fingers. This stops your hands from slipping around inside the gloves as you ride and ensures a firm hold on the bars and on the frame when you are carrying the bike, even in the dampest and most muddy conditions.

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