Pearl Izumi Cyclone Gel Gloves - Screaming Yellow Medium

Looks bright and well made. These are unlined gloves and are rated from 2-18C. I have a 20.5cm - 8.2" knuckle measurement and a size M fits well. I have slightly long fingers and they are just long enough. I have skinny wrists for a bloke and the velcro tab doesn't quite close enough. But, they should be fine when worn under a long sleeve jersey, I have an older AW19 version of the Cyclone Gels that are rated from 5-15C and the fit hasn't changed much. The old ones have a better velcro closure than the AW22. I also have deeper winter lined gloves/gauntlets that are wind & waterproof but I find too hot for Sydney winter mornings once the sun is up. The AW 19 left my hands cold on winter pre-dawn rides (no wind proofing). So I needed another pair of gloves and ... MoreLooks bright and well made. These are unlined gloves and are rated from 2-18C. I have a 20.5cm - 8.2" knuckle measurement and a size M fits well. I have slightly long fingers and they are just long enough. I have skinny wrists for a bloke and the velcro tab doesn't quite close enough. But, they should be fine when worn under a long sleeve jersey, I have an older AW19 version of the Cyclone Gels that are rated from 5-15C and the fit hasn't changed much. The old ones have a better velcro closure than the AW22. I also have deeper winter lined gloves/gauntlets that are wind & waterproof but I find too hot for Sydney winter mornings once the sun is up. The AW 19 left my hands cold on winter pre-dawn rides (no wind proofing). So I needed another pair of gloves and the reviews suggested these would fit the bill of being warm enough for that pre-dawn cold snap and able to handle the low teens of mid-morning without creating sweaty hands.A brief ride suggests they will be okay in the high teens. We haven't had a cold snap to test the lower end.They feel quite different to the AW19 as the material feels softer. Also, the gel padding is much less aggressive (lower/softer) and much better placed so they don't feel as intrusive on the bars. I prefer minimal gel padding (ie Specialized Grail, Altura Night Vision or Castelli Perfetto). I really didn't like the AW 19 gels but desperately needed a pair of "shoulder season" gloves from my LBS during lock-down.Hopefully these AW22 will work to keep my hands warmer pre-dawn. I appreciate both the screaming yellow colour and the reflective elements which are much better (bigger and more visible) than those on the AW19. I don't really worry about the touch screen enabling technology but can confirm they work to let me use a phone.Four stars because they just don't fit my hands like a Specialized or Castelli glove. They feel a bit less refined and less form fitting by comparison.

Fine when it's dry; completely unsuited for rain

I've been happy with these while our late summer / early winter season stayed dry -- but rain really brings out the worst in these gloves.They wick water up and hold it next to the wearer's skin; after a long enough ride this happens even in heavy mist / very light rain. At first I thought I didn't pay attention at purchase time -- but no, they're described as having "3-layer construction to provide both wind and water protection".They're still in visibly great condition after three months of wear -- but I wanted gloves I could wear into the winter, and these weren't the right choice.

GOOD, but Run Small

Been on several rides with these new size XL gloves and they keep the hands warm while riding. Temps while riding and wearing these gloves have been in the high 30's to low 40's. I've always warn gloves in a size XL, but these gloves are too small. My finger tips get squished at the end of each finger and they want more room. Pearl iZumi makes a XXL size, but REI doesn't sell this size. So, I'm going to return them and purchase them from another outdoor company. If you're hands typically fit into S-M-L, purchase the next size up and you should enjoy them.

Good for cool weather

This isn't for extreme conditions - down below the 40's or in wet conditions I'd look for something else. But they're a welcome addition for dry, cool rides in the 40's and 50's, giving me the chance to ride on some days when I'd have been miserable without the extra coverage. I was worried about my hands getting sweaty as the day warms up, but this hasn't been an issue. A little extra padding would be nice to have, but I haven't had any problems with the padding as is. The touchscreen capable fingertip is helpful for checking your phone during the ride. Very pleased with this purchase.

Good for cool weather

I have these in a size M and they fit pretty much like all other M size gloves fit me - good on the hands, long on the fingers. I have short fingers. It’s my curse.The touch screen is the best and most responsive out of any glove I’ve ever used for any purpose.My first ride I took these out in 30F and my fingertips froze, but the rest of my hand felt fine. All other rides since have been in the 35-57F range and I’ve felt very comfortable, even a little too warm with the higher temps. The wind protection is sufficient, though I have had better on an REI brand pair that these replaced after I lost one.They’re comfortable, the padding is nice and in the right spots, and I like how far they reach up my wrists leaving no exposed area even if my jacket rides up a ... MoreI have these in a size M and they fit pretty much like all other M size gloves fit me - good on the hands, long on the fingers. I have short fingers. It’s my curse.The touch screen is the best and most responsive out of any glove I’ve ever used for any purpose.My first ride I took these out in 30F and my fingertips froze, but the rest of my hand felt fine. All other rides since have been in the 35-57F range and I’ve felt very comfortable, even a little too warm with the higher temps. The wind protection is sufficient, though I have had better on an REI brand pair that these replaced after I lost one.They’re comfortable, the padding is nice and in the right spots, and I like how far they reach up my wrists leaving no exposed area even if my jacket rides up a bit. They’re also very soft on my nose. You know what I mean ;)Overall I definitely recommend these gloves.

Great and comfortable. Buying 2nd pair now.

I have the previous model of those and it's worn out after 3 years of very regular using for a half of each year (about 5k kms) and washed them regularly. Actually, although they would need a lot of stiching here and there, I'm still using them now while I'm waiting for the new pair to arrive.First and foremost the producer explained the model to have the softshell layer back of hand only, so if you don't have your bar fully isolated, your hands will freeze even in moderate temperatures. After my first ride when I've experienced that, I did immediately cover my bar ends with a protective foam and the problem went away.My hands are between Medium and Large sizes and I took the Large one. That exactly matches my fingers length but is not exactly fit around my ... MoreI have the previous model of those and it's worn out after 3 years of very regular using for a half of each year (about 5k kms) and washed them regularly. Actually, although they would need a lot of stiching here and there, I'm still using them now while I'm waiting for the new pair to arrive.First and foremost the producer explained the model to have the softshell layer back of hand only, so if you don't have your bar fully isolated, your hands will freeze even in moderate temperatures. After my first ride when I've experienced that, I did immediately cover my bar ends with a protective foam and the problem went away.My hands are between Medium and Large sizes and I took the Large one. That exactly matches my fingers length but is not exactly fit around my hands. Maybe that's good as otherwise it might have been colder for them? As a downside of that I can't really do anything requiring a surgical precision while wearing them.I don't use touch screen devices so can't say anything about

I am returning mine

I have owned every generation of Cyclone gloves. Liked 'em all - mostly for Fall conditions.These are the worst gloves I have ever tried on. Dozens of tiny sharp pokey things hurt my hands just putting them on. Seems like the stitching was cut to expose the sharp end of every nylon thread. They are so bad that I submitted a warranty claim to Pearl Izumi - instead of returning to REI. I thought Pearl would want to know about this and see the gloves for themselves. I don't know if it's a defect or a design flaw. Pearl Izumi seemed uninterested. They ignored my email for two months, but did respond to my second email. They wanted me to take pictures. Of the inside of the gloves? I'm going back to Gore gloves. They always feel great.

Not awful, but hardly great

I've owned 2 pairs over the years; ridden ~10,000 miles on each. Both bought when I needed something *now* and couldn't shop around. PI has improved it over the yrs, but the product remains meh. The baggy, non-stretchy fabric doesn't give a confidence-inspiring grip on the bars. Also, stitching comes loose fast, and they're not as warm as you'd think given the heft. I'm not a fan of the chunky gel blobs, but that's a personal pref. True, It is absolutely windproof! Before getting a 3rd pair I was set on finding something better. For me, Gore's windstopper thermo were the ticket. Less warm but vy grippy and totally windproof. If I need more warmth I'll add a thin liner.

Not warm enough, even in early fall! And poor fit.

I got these for biking in fall. My fingers were freezing at about 55-60 degrees. The material is not very thick, and for some absurd reason, it is much thinner in the fingers than the rest of the gloves. The *fingers*, which get cold the fastest, have the lightest material... And the sides of the fingers have an even thinner, almost breathable material. I don't understand. Whose fingers are getting sweaty before the rest of their hand?? This makes no sense. The thin and breathable material should be on the palm, and the fingers should be as thick and insulated as possible!Also, the fit was very weird. I normally wear a L in gloves and have never have an issue with fit. With these, gloves the fingers were very long (extending at least an inch beyond my fingertips) ... MoreI got these for biking in fall. My fingers were freezing at about 55-60 degrees. The material is not very thick, and for some absurd reason, it is much thinner in the fingers than the rest of the gloves. The *fingers*, which get cold the fastest, have the lightest material... And the sides of the fingers have an even thinner, almost breathable material. I don't understand. Whose fingers are getting sweaty before the rest of their hand?? This makes no sense. The thin and breathable material should be on the palm, and the fingers should be as thick and insulated as possible!Also, the fit was very weird. I normally wear a L in gloves and have never have an issue with fit. With these, gloves the fingers were very long (extending at least an inch beyond my fingertips) as well as weirdly boxy and stiff. This meant my fingertip didn't make contact with the touchscreen transfer material, so I couldn't use a touchscreen at all.These gloves only really offer a thin layer around your entire hand and fingers, plus a gel padding. So they could be more "protection" gloves for the summer, rather than "warmth" gloves for the colder seasons.I tried these alongside the REI Co-op Junction Wind Cycling Gloves, which cost the exact same. Surprisingly, the REI gloves were MUCH better. They are better insulated, softer, the fit is more normal, they work surprisingly well with a touch screen... everything these Pearl Izumi gloves should have been. Honestly just go buy the REI wind gloves

Somewhat disappointed

I've had these for a couple of years now and functionally they've been fine. I find them to be good between 5-10°C. Unfortunately today I discovered that the thumbs and one forefinger have begun to disintegrate. I really wouldn't have suggested that I'm rough on my gear (I have a good number of items that are many years old) so I find this disappointing. My wife has some too, so we'll keep an eye on hers and see how they do