Once you start to look at buying a new pair of motorcycle gloves, the styles and features all start to run together. It is hard to distinguish one from another. And what pair is best for your riding needs? There are a lot of options out there, but the Olympia 610 Adjustable Anti-Vibe Gloves are among the best on the market. Here are just a few of their best features.   Adjustable Nature These gloves are adjustable, which means you can use them year round and adjust them to fit your hands. You can also lend them to friends who...

If you ride your motorcycle for any length of time, you might notice that the vibrations from the engine are causing hand numbness. There are a number of things you can do in order to prevent hand numbness. You will want to get a pair of Olympia 610 Anti-Vibe Adjustable Gel Gloves to increase your level of comfort and decrease hand numbness. You can also reduce the overall vibrations your bike’s engine puts out and here’s how.   Fill the Engine Oil Some motorcycles start to vibrate more as you put on the miles because of friction and heat. If you are...

You might think that the biggest problem motorcycle riders face is keeping bugs out of their teeth. While this is a concern for plenty of riders, there are other issues riders face that affect the riding process even more. Numb hands, for example, can dictate how far and how long a rider can stay on the bike. Those who experience hand numbness are not only uncomfortable, but they can also be limited in how much they can ride. Numb hands are prevalent among steady riders, but the good news is, there are steps that can be taken to avoid the...

Motorcycles put out powerful vibrations and those vibrations can move straight through the handlebars and into your hands. They can cause your hands to itch and sting and they can even cause irritating hand numbness. You don’t want your rides to be anything but the absolute best so here are a few tips to help you minimize the impact that your motorcycle’s vibration can have on your hands and your overall ride.   Tip#1: Stretch Hands Often In order to minimize hand numbness due to the vibration in your motorcycle, it is a good idea to stretch your hands and...

Have you ever ridden your motorcycle and noticed the feeling in your hand? Sometimes it tingles and feels asleep or even numb? This is actually a common problem among motorcyclists and there are many things that can cause it. There are also several myths about hand numbness among motorcycle riders. Here are a few.   Myth#1: It will go away on its own Some riders think that shaking their hands and continuing the ride while ignoring the problem will make it go away. It’s true that once you stop riding, your hand will return to its normal state. But hand...

One of the most important articles of clothing for any rider is a decent glove. No one should really go riding without one on each hand. Not only will they give you protection from the elements, but if you go down soft or hard, they’ll also offer you protection from asphalt, cement and gravel road rash. Up until this point, some of the finest riding gloves were made of soft and flexible leather. Leather gives superior abrasion resistance; it is supple enough to let you grip the handles, and it provides a modicum of protection from the weather. However, advances...

Motorcycle riders sometimes experience hand numbness, forearm fatigue, and other hand/wrist/arm discomfort — especially early in the riding season. This occurrence is surprisingly prevalent among riders. Recently in the Motorcycle Enthusiasts group forum on Linkedin, there were over 100 comments regarding this problem — which shows how very common it is. Often, the best suggestions come from other riders. Here are 26 tips from riders who have dealt with hand discomfort. First: Why Hand Numbness? You may be wondering about a medical explanation. According to the Mayo Clinic, hand numbness is “usually caused by damage, irritation or compression of one of the nerves...

Motorcycle engines and handlebars produce powerful vibrations when driving down the highway. This ‘buzzing’ can often become intensified during long distance rides, when hand, wrist and forearm muscles experience tiredness from long periods on the throttle. Gel motorcycle gloves are one of the primary defenses in the fight against hand fatigue, and aid in preventing injury. They are designed to reduce vibration, decrease numbness and tingling, as well as prevent several conditions that plague riders, including Carpal Tunnel and Guyon’s Canal syndromes. more Studies of Hand/Arm Problems Among Motorcyclists Over the years, many studies demonstrate the extent of the problem, and the need for relief:...