• Re: Knit back gloves

    From AMuzi@am@yellowjersey.org to rec.bicycles.tech on Wed Aug 5 14:19:13 2026
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    On 8/5/2026 2:09 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    Classic cotton crochet with leather padded palm?

    https://www.planetbike.com/taurus-cycling-gloves/

    Standard item everywhere which hasn't changed in your
    lifetime or longer.
    --
    Andrew Muzi
    am@yellowjersey.org
    Open every day since 1 April, 1971
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  • From =?UTF-8?B?Y3ljbGludG9t?=@cyclintom@yahoo.com to rec.bicycles.tech on Wed Aug 5 19:32:03 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On Wed Aug 5 14:19:13 2026 AMuzi wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:09 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    Classic cotton crochet with leather padded palm?

    https://www.planetbike.com/taurus-cycling-gloves/

    Standard item everywhere which hasn't changed in your
    lifetime or longer.
    Thanks
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  • From AMuzi@am@yellowjersey.org to rec.bicycles.tech on Wed Aug 5 14:47:37 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On 8/5/2026 2:32 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:19:13 2026 AMuzi wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:09 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    Classic cotton crochet with leather padded palm?

    https://www.planetbike.com/taurus-cycling-gloves/

    Standard item everywhere which hasn't changed in your
    lifetime or longer.




    Thanks

    I'm surprised you could find n LBS without them!
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    am@yellowjersey.org
    Open every day since 1 April, 1971
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  • From Roger Merriman@roger@sarlet.com to rec.bicycles.tech on Wed Aug 5 20:24:29 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:32 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:19:13 2026 AMuzi wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:09 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    Classic cotton crochet with leather padded palm?

    https://www.planetbike.com/taurus-cycling-gloves/

    Standard item everywhere which hasn't changed in your
    lifetime or longer.




    Thanks

    I'm surprised you could find n LBS without them!

    Indeed plenty about! Be that online or bricks and mortar.

    I donrCOt wear them as I use other types of cycling gloves, ie be that more commuter type stuff that has reflective so folks can see my hand signals to
    MTB stuff that can take serious abuse.

    But I see them in most if not all bike shops, I frequent.

    Roger Merriman

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  • From Jeff Liebermann@jeffl@cruzio.com to rec.bicycles.tech on Wed Aug 5 16:03:53 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:28 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
    wrote:

    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    You probably used "knit back gloves" as a search term. That works,
    but not very well. Instead, try searching for "crochet cycling
    gloves":
    <https://www.google.com/search?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&udm=2> <https://duckduckgo.com/?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&iar=images>
    --
    Jeff Liebermann jeffl@cruzio.com
    PO Box 272 http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
    Ben Lomond CA 95005-0272 AE6KS 831-336-2558

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  • From Roger Merriman@roger@sarlet.com to rec.bicycles.tech on Thu Aug 6 09:10:16 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> wrote:
    On Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:28 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
    wrote:

    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    You probably used "knit back gloves" as a search term. That works,
    but not very well. Instead, try searching for "crochet cycling
    gloves":
    <https://www.google.com/search?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&udm=2> <https://duckduckgo.com/?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&iar=images>


    Fairly surprising canrCOt find any at any shops I presume are some local bike shops to him, I know US cities are built and zoned differently uk has no
    zoning laws.

    Roger Merriman

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  • From Jeff Liebermann@jeffl@cruzio.com to rec.bicycles.tech on Thu Aug 6 09:17:54 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On 6 Aug 2026 09:10:16 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote:

    Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> wrote:
    On Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:28 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
    wrote:

    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    You probably used "knit back gloves" as a search term. That works,
    but not very well. Instead, try searching for "crochet cycling
    gloves":
    <https://www.google.com/search?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&udm=2>
    <https://duckduckgo.com/?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&iar=images>

    Fairly surprising canAt find any at any shops

    Everything Tom does is a surprise. In this case, I believe the
    problem was Tom using incorrect search terms.

    I presume are some local bike
    shops to him, I know US cities are built and zoned differently uk has no >zoning laws.

    Tom lives in San Leandro, CA. Looks like there are several bicycle
    shops near San Leandro.

    "Top 10 Best Bicycle Shop Near San Leandro, California" <https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Bicycle%20Shop&find_loc=San%20Leandro>

    Roger Merriman

    Trivia: I have a pair of leather and cotton crochet cycling gloves
    that are probably 40 years old. I didn't use them much. Instead, I
    butchered modified canvas work gloves: <https://www.google.com/search?udm=2&q=cotton%20canvas%20work%20gloves>
    These were cheap, warm, washable, adequately ventilated and quite
    comfortable. The local hardware stores stocks them. For cushioning,
    I inserted a foam pad into the palm areas. Use closed cell foam or it
    will act like a sponge and absorb any sweat.
    --
    Jeff Liebermann jeffl@cruzio.com
    PO Box 272 http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
    Ben Lomond CA 95005-0272 AE6KS 831-336-2558

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  • From Mark J cleary@mcleary08@comcast.net to rec.bicycles.tech on Thu Aug 6 11:23:18 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On 8/6/2026 11:17 AM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
    On 6 Aug 2026 09:10:16 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote:

    Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> wrote:
    On Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:28 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
    wrote:

    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    You probably used "knit back gloves" as a search term. That works,
    but not very well. Instead, try searching for "crochet cycling
    gloves":
    <https://www.google.com/search?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&udm=2>
    <https://duckduckgo.com/?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&iar=images>

    Fairly surprising canrCOt find any at any shops

    Everything Tom does is a surprise. In this case, I believe the
    problem was Tom using incorrect search terms.

    I presume are some local bike
    shops to him, I know US cities are built and zoned differently uk has no
    zoning laws.

    Tom lives in San Leandro, CA. Looks like there are several bicycle
    shops near San Leandro.

    "Top 10 Best Bicycle Shop Near San Leandro, California" <https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Bicycle%20Shop&find_loc=San%20Leandro>

    Roger Merriman

    Trivia: I have a pair of leather and cotton crochet cycling gloves
    that are probably 40 years old. I didn't use them much. Instead, I butchered modified canvas work gloves: <https://www.google.com/search?udm=2&q=cotton%20canvas%20work%20gloves>
    These were cheap, warm, washable, adequately ventilated and quite comfortable. The local hardware stores stocks them. For cushioning,
    I inserted a foam pad into the palm areas. Use closed cell foam or it
    will act like a sponge and absorb any sweat.



    Being a guitarist I use only a full hand glove and I buy them at the big
    box stores. Get them that are pretty substantial and I want the fingers covered for sure.
    --
    Deacon Mark
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  • From Catrike Ryder@Soloman@old.bikers.org to rec.bicycles.tech on Thu Aug 6 13:16:16 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:28 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
    wrote:

    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    I've got no use for cycling gloves. I tried a pair and they're too
    hard to take off. I use a pair of leather work gloves with just the
    tips of the forefingers and thumb cut off so I can work the phone,
    computer, and headset. I left tabs on the forefinger and thumb so I
    can pull them off. These are essentially the same kind of shoveling
    oats and corn, or setting fence posts. I've only started wearing any
    gloves recently because my doctor cautioned me about the skin damage
    on my arms and hands.

    --
    C'est bon
    Soloman
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  • From AMuzi@am@yellowjersey.org to rec.bicycles.tech on Thu Aug 6 12:33:30 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On 8/6/2026 12:16 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
    On Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:28 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
    wrote:

    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    I've got no use for cycling gloves. I tried a pair and they're too
    hard to take off. I use a pair of leather work gloves with just the
    tips of the forefingers and thumb cut off so I can work the phone,
    computer, and headset. I left tabs on the forefinger and thumb so I
    can pull them off. These are essentially the same kind of shoveling
    oats and corn, or setting fence posts. I've only started wearing any
    gloves recently because my doctor cautioned me about the skin damage
    on my arms and hands.

    --
    C'est bon
    Soloman

    Yes, they fit tightly. That's by design, so they don't move
    around and chafe. The intent is that one peels them off from
    the base of the palm, leaving them inside out until dry.

    Then again, as in all things, ride what you like.
    --
    Andrew Muzi
    am@yellowjersey.org
    Open every day since 1 April, 1971
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  • From Catrike Ryder@Soloman@old.bikers.org to rec.bicycles.tech on Thu Aug 6 13:48:47 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On Thu, 6 Aug 2026 12:33:30 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:

    On 8/6/2026 12:16 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
    On Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:28 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
    wrote:

    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    I've got no use for cycling gloves. I tried a pair and they're too
    hard to take off. I use a pair of leather work gloves with just the
    tips of the forefingers and thumb cut off so I can work the phone,
    computer, and headset. I left tabs on the forefinger and thumb so I
    can pull them off. These are essentially the same kind of shoveling
    oats and corn, or setting fence posts. I've only started wearing any
    gloves recently because my doctor cautioned me about the skin damage
    on my arms and hands.

    --
    C'est bon
    Soloman

    Yes, they fit tightly. That's by design, so they don't move
    around and chafe. The intent is that one peels them off from
    the base of the palm, leaving them inside out until dry.

    I never thought of that...

    Then again, as in all things, ride what you like.

    I need to cover my hands and my wrists up where the shirt sleevs end.
    The skin on my fore arms and the backs of my hands is so thin and
    fragile that the slightest bump will tear and/or leave big ugly
    bruises that are even more fragile. Back when I picked up the Catrike
    to load/unload in the truck or the workstand, I would end up bloody
    and bruised like I'd been in a fight.

    --
    C'est bon
    Soloman
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  • From Radey Shouman@shouman@comcast.net to rec.bicycles.tech on Thu Aug 6 15:45:36 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> writes:

    On Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:28 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
    wrote:

    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you
    suppose that is?

    You probably used "knit back gloves" as a search term. That works,
    but not very well. Instead, try searching for "crochet cycling
    gloves":
    <https://www.google.com/search?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&udm=2> <https://duckduckgo.com/?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&iar=images>

    Sort of related: I like the crochet gloves personally, and have two pair
    that were unfortunately stored in the presence of some pest (moths?), so
    the cotton backs are somewhat perished but the leather palms are still
    in good shape. Has anyone any experience repairing this sort of thing?

    The crocheting on gloves looks pretty basic to me, but I'm not much of a
    judge, I learned the basics of crochet long ago, but have forgotten it completely.
    --

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  • From AMuzi@am@yellowjersey.org to rec.bicycles.tech on Thu Aug 6 15:04:20 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On 8/6/2026 2:45 PM, Radey Shouman wrote:
    Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> writes:

    On Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:28 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
    wrote:

    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you
    suppose that is?

    You probably used "knit back gloves" as a search term. That works,
    but not very well. Instead, try searching for "crochet cycling
    gloves":
    <https://www.google.com/search?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&udm=2>
    <https://duckduckgo.com/?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&iar=images>

    Sort of related: I like the crochet gloves personally, and have two pair
    that were unfortunately stored in the presence of some pest (moths?), so
    the cotton backs are somewhat perished but the leather palms are still
    in good shape. Has anyone any experience repairing this sort of thing?

    The crocheting on gloves looks pretty basic to me, but I'm not much of a judge, I learned the basics of crochet long ago, but have forgotten it completely.

    I'm sure it can be done but at new under $20 the problem
    looks a lot like tubular tire repair to me. Why bother?
    --
    Andrew Muzi
    am@yellowjersey.org
    Open every day since 1 April, 1971
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  • From AMuzi@am@yellowjersey.org to rec.bicycles.tech on Thu Aug 6 15:06:48 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On 8/6/2026 2:45 PM, Radey Shouman wrote:
    Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> writes:

    On Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:28 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
    wrote:

    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you
    suppose that is?

    You probably used "knit back gloves" as a search term. That works,
    but not very well. Instead, try searching for "crochet cycling
    gloves":
    <https://www.google.com/search?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&udm=2>
    <https://duckduckgo.com/?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&iar=images>

    Sort of related: I like the crochet gloves personally, and have two pair
    that were unfortunately stored in the presence of some pest (moths?), so
    the cotton backs are somewhat perished but the leather palms are still
    in good shape. Has anyone any experience repairing this sort of thing?

    The crocheting on gloves looks pretty basic to me, but I'm not much of a judge, I learned the basics of crochet long ago, but have forgotten it completely.

    I just learned something.

    Cotton crochet yarn in a multitude of colors is dirt cheap.

    https://www.crochet.com/yarn/cotton/c/50011104
    --
    Andrew Muzi
    am@yellowjersey.org
    Open every day since 1 April, 1971
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  • From =?UTF-8?B?Y3ljbGludG9t?=@cyclintom@yahoo.com to rec.bicycles.tech on Thu Aug 6 23:16:57 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On Wed Aug 5 14:47:37 2026 AMuzi wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:32 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:19:13 2026 AMuzi wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:09 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    Classic cotton crochet with leather padded palm?

    https://www.planetbike.com/taurus-cycling-gloves/

    Standard item everywhere which hasn't changed in your
    lifetime or longer.




    Thanks

    I'm surprised you could find n LBS without them!
    Roger just said to look in a bike shop. I had found them on Ebay but the seller said they were out of stock and returned my money. The one's I have I will wash after I have new ones from the source you gave me. I can't remember seeing knit back gloves in bike shops for many years. But then, I've been going to upper end shops or shops that don't carry small things like gloves.
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  • From AMuzi@am@yellowjersey.org to rec.bicycles.tech on Thu Aug 6 19:45:45 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On 8/6/2026 6:16 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:47:37 2026 AMuzi wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:32 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:19:13 2026 AMuzi wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:09 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    Classic cotton crochet with leather padded palm?

    https://www.planetbike.com/taurus-cycling-gloves/

    Standard item everywhere which hasn't changed in your
    lifetime or longer.




    Thanks

    I'm surprised you could find n LBS without them!




    Roger just said to look in a bike shop. I had found them on Ebay but the seller said they were out of stock and returned my money. The one's I have I will wash after I have new ones from the source you gave me. I can't remember seeing knit back gloves in bike shops for many years. But then, I've been going to upper end shops or shops that don't carry small things like gloves.

    You are a phone call (and a short ride) away from Vic's
    510.969.8284

    or Robonson's 510.352.4663

    or Castro Valley Cyclery 510.538.1878

    Highly unlikely that, among three shops, none would carry
    cotton crochet gloves. In that unlikely event, I'm
    reasonably certain they could supply a pair within a week.
    Cheap too.

    Or what the hell [shameless plug], write me and I'll mail
    them in the morning.
    --
    Andrew Muzi
    am@yellowjersey.org
    Open every day since 1 April, 1971
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  • From Jeff Liebermann@jeffl@cruzio.com to rec.bicycles.tech on Thu Aug 6 18:22:27 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:45:36 -0400, Radey Shouman
    <shouman@comcast.net> wrote:

    Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> writes:

    On Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:28 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
    wrote:

    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you
    suppose that is?

    You probably used "knit back gloves" as a search term. That works,
    but not very well. Instead, try searching for "crochet cycling
    gloves":
    <https://www.google.com/search?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&udm=2>
    <https://duckduckgo.com/?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&iar=images>

    Sort of related: I like the crochet gloves personally, and have two pair
    that were unfortunately stored in the presence of some pest (moths?), so
    the cotton backs are somewhat perished but the leather palms are still
    in good shape. Has anyone any experience repairing this sort of thing?

    The crocheting on gloves looks pretty basic to me, but I'm not much of a >judge, I learned the basics of crochet long ago, but have forgotten it >completely.

    Perhaps reading or viewing some repair instructions will refresh your
    memory. For example:

    Crochet repair YouTube videos: <https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=crochet%20repair>

    "How To Repair a Hole in a Crochet Blanket" <https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+To+Repair+a+Hole+in+a+Crochet+Blanket/150287>

    "How to mend knitting like a pro!" <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soZoUyV7utw> (27:50)

    I don't know anything about crochet mending, but I can use needle and
    thread or a sewing machine.

    "How to Repair a Hole in a Sweater With a Sewing Needle, If You Don't
    Have a Crochet Hook"
    <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWydTDaLOj4> (4:41)

    If the damage is minimal and if you don't care what it looks like when
    you're done, there's fabric glue. Any fabric glue, that dries
    flexible, should work.
    --
    Jeff Liebermann jeffl@cruzio.com
    PO Box 272 http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
    Ben Lomond CA 95005-0272 AE6KS 831-336-2558

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  • From Radey Shouman@shouman@comcast.net to rec.bicycles.tech on Fri Aug 7 10:50:04 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> writes:

    On 8/6/2026 2:45 PM, Radey Shouman wrote:
    Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> writes:

    On Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:28 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
    wrote:

    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you
    suppose that is?

    You probably used "knit back gloves" as a search term. That works,
    but not very well. Instead, try searching for "crochet cycling
    gloves":
    <https://www.google.com/search?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&udm=2>
    <https://duckduckgo.com/?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&iar=images>
    Sort of related: I like the crochet gloves personally, and have two
    pair
    that were unfortunately stored in the presence of some pest (moths?), so
    the cotton backs are somewhat perished but the leather palms are still
    in good shape. Has anyone any experience repairing this sort of thing?
    The crocheting on gloves looks pretty basic to me, but I'm not much
    of a
    judge, I learned the basics of crochet long ago, but have forgotten it
    completely.

    I'm sure it can be done but at new under $20 the problem looks a lot
    like tubular tire repair to me. Why bother?

    1. Back in the day crochet gloves were colorful, not so much any more.
    Were I to do it I could choose colors.

    2. A reason to learn a new skill, might be entertaining.

    That said, I might never get around to it even given good instructions.
    --

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  • From Radey Shouman@shouman@comcast.net to rec.bicycles.tech on Fri Aug 7 10:53:22 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> writes:

    On Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:45:36 -0400, Radey Shouman
    <shouman@comcast.net> wrote:

    Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> writes:

    On Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:28 GMT, cyclintom <cyclintom@yahoo.com>
    wrote:

    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do you
    suppose that is?

    You probably used "knit back gloves" as a search term. That works,
    but not very well. Instead, try searching for "crochet cycling
    gloves":
    <https://www.google.com/search?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&udm=2>
    <https://duckduckgo.com/?q=crochet%20cycling%20gloves&iar=images>

    Sort of related: I like the crochet gloves personally, and have two pair >>that were unfortunately stored in the presence of some pest (moths?), so >>the cotton backs are somewhat perished but the leather palms are still
    in good shape. Has anyone any experience repairing this sort of thing?

    The crocheting on gloves looks pretty basic to me, but I'm not much of a >>judge, I learned the basics of crochet long ago, but have forgotten it >>completely.

    Perhaps reading or viewing some repair instructions will refresh your
    memory. For example:

    Crochet repair YouTube videos: <https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=crochet%20repair>

    "How To Repair a Hole in a Crochet Blanket" <https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+To+Repair+a+Hole+in+a+Crochet+Blanket/150287>

    "How to mend knitting like a pro!" <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soZoUyV7utw> (27:50)

    I don't know anything about crochet mending, but I can use needle and
    thread or a sewing machine.

    "How to Repair a Hole in a Sweater With a Sewing Needle, If You Don't
    Have a Crochet Hook"
    <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWydTDaLOj4> (4:41)

    If the damage is minimal and if you don't care what it looks like when
    you're done, there's fabric glue. Any fabric glue, that dries
    flexible, should work.

    The damage is not minimal, most or all of the cotton is weakened where
    it is not broken. If there were just a hole or two I would probably use
    as is, bike gloves are not kidskin formal wear.
    --

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  • From zen cycle@funkmasterxx@hotmail.com to rec.bicycles.tech on Sat Aug 8 06:13:58 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On 8/6/2026 8:45 PM, AMuzi wrote:
    On 8/6/2026 6:16 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:47:37 2026 AMuzi-a wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:32 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:19:13 2026 AMuzi-a wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:09 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do
    you suppose that is?

    Classic cotton crochet with leather padded palm?

    https://www.planetbike.com/taurus-cycling-gloves/

    Standard item everywhere which hasn't changed in your
    lifetime or longer.




    Thanks

    I'm surprised you could find n LBS without them!




    Roger just said to look in a bike shop. I had found them on Ebay but
    the seller said they were out of stock and returned my money. The
    one's I have I will wash after I have new ones from the source you
    gave me. I can't remember seeing knit back gloves in bike shops for
    many years. But then, I've been going to upper end shops or shops that
    don't carry small things like gloves.


    Upper end bike shops don't carry small things like gloves? They do
    around here. In fact one thing I've learned from my time wrenching in a
    upper end shop (the one where I bought my Merlin) and hanging around
    other shops is that the small stuff is where the profit margin lies for merchandise. Every shop owner I've ever talked to has stated explicitly
    you don't make money selling bikes, and the more expensive the bike the
    lower the profit margin. Shops make all their money from service and accessories

    care to comment Andrew?
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  • From AMuzi@am@yellowjersey.org to rec.bicycles.tech on Sat Aug 8 08:09:55 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On 8/8/2026 5:13 AM, zen cycle wrote:
    On 8/6/2026 8:45 PM, AMuzi wrote:
    On 8/6/2026 6:16 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:47:37 2026 AMuzi-a wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:32 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:19:13 2026 AMuzi-a wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:09 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any
    sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    Classic cotton crochet with leather padded palm?

    https://www.planetbike.com/taurus-cycling-gloves/

    Standard item everywhere which hasn't changed in your
    lifetime or longer.




    Thanks

    I'm surprised you could find n LBS without them!




    Roger just said to look in a bike shop. I had found them
    on Ebay but the seller said they were out of stock and
    returned my money. The one's I have I will wash after I
    have new ones from the source you gave me. I can't
    remember seeing knit back gloves in bike shops for many
    years. But then, I've been going to upper end shops or
    shops that don't carry small things like gloves.


    Upper end bike shops don't carry small things like gloves?
    They do around here. In fact one thing I've learned from my
    time wrenching in a upper end shop (the one where I bought
    my Merlin) and hanging around other shops is that the small
    stuff is where the profit margin lies for merchandise. Every
    shop owner I've ever talked to has stated explicitly you
    don't make money selling bikes, and the more expensive the
    bike the lower the profit margin. Shops make all their money
    from service and accessories

    care to comment Andrew?

    You're exactly right, and not unique to our bicycle industry.

    In the early 1990s I had a conversation with a camera store
    owner about camera pricing*, and he explained that they
    tried to cover their invoice cost plus delivery. The margins
    on lenses, cases, service etc ran the operation.

    *I have never owned an expensive camera. I was buying
    binoculars. On which I assume he made a nice margin.
    --
    Andrew Muzi
    am@yellowjersey.org
    Open every day since 1 April, 1971
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  • From Roger Merriman@roger@sarlet.com to rec.bicycles.tech on Sat Aug 8 15:09:46 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
    On 8/8/2026 5:13 AM, zen cycle wrote:
    On 8/6/2026 8:45 PM, AMuzi wrote:
    On 8/6/2026 6:16 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:47:37 2026 AMuzi-a wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:32 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:19:13 2026 AMuzi-a wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:09 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any
    sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    Classic cotton crochet with leather padded palm?

    https://www.planetbike.com/taurus-cycling-gloves/

    Standard item everywhere which hasn't changed in your
    lifetime or longer.




    Thanks

    I'm surprised you could find n LBS without them!




    Roger just said to look in a bike shop. I had found them
    on Ebay but the seller said they were out of stock and
    returned my money. The one's I have I will wash after I
    have new ones from the source you gave me. I can't
    remember seeing knit back gloves in bike shops for many
    years. But then, I've been going to upper end shops or
    shops that don't carry small things like gloves.


    Upper end bike shops don't carry small things like gloves?
    They do around here. In fact one thing I've learned from my
    time wrenching in a upper end shop (the one where I bought
    my Merlin) and hanging around other shops is that the small
    stuff is where the profit margin lies for merchandise. Every
    shop owner I've ever talked to has stated explicitly you
    don't make money selling bikes, and the more expensive the
    bike the lower the profit margin. Shops make all their money
    from service and accessories

    care to comment Andrew?

    You're exactly right, and not unique to our bicycle industry.

    In the early 1990s I had a conversation with a camera store
    owner about camera pricing*, and he explained that they
    tried to cover their invoice cost plus delivery. The margins
    on lenses, cases, service etc ran the operation.

    *I have never owned an expensive camera. I was buying
    binoculars. On which I assume he made a nice margin.

    Of the two bike shops I use regularly one I use for stuff IrCOm not confident IrCOll manage or require tools IrCOll use once! And they are much more technical, the other sells much higher end bikes but also has clothes and accessories that I occasionally buy.

    IrCOve bought a new light recently from them, as it was on offer and has the auto dip technology like cars, I have a few areas on the commute with the roadie at least, that at dark which it will be within two months where itrCOs dark enough that I want a light to see the road, particularly as I tend to
    be moving reasonably quickly and do want to make sure I donrCOt hit or encounter stuff, but there is the occasional cars so I donrCOt want to be fiddling with the light switch.

    I did buy one of the tubeless repair kits from them as well, as the MTB is tubeless now, but I mostly buy tools and so on from them 1st shop as itrCOs
    my local and know what they are talking about! Hence I trust their judgment plus as itrCOs local IrCOm always passing by anyway!

    Roger Merriman
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  • From Catrike Ryder@Soloman@old.bikers.org to rec.bicycles.tech on Sat Aug 8 14:00:29 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On 8 Aug 2026 15:09:46 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote:

    AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
    On 8/8/2026 5:13 AM, zen cycle wrote:
    On 8/6/2026 8:45 PM, AMuzi wrote:
    On 8/6/2026 6:16 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:47:37 2026 AMuzia wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:32 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:19:13 2026 AMuzia wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:09 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any
    sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    Classic cotton crochet with leather padded palm?

    https://www.planetbike.com/taurus-cycling-gloves/

    Standard item everywhere which hasn't changed in your
    lifetime or longer.




    Thanks

    I'm surprised you could find n LBS without them!




    Roger just said to look in a bike shop. I had found them
    on Ebay but the seller said they were out of stock and
    returned my money. The one's I have I will wash after I
    have new ones from the source you gave me. I can't
    remember seeing knit back gloves in bike shops for many
    years. But then, I've been going to upper end shops or
    shops that don't carry small things like gloves.


    Upper end bike shops don't carry small things like gloves?
    They do around here. In fact one thing I've learned from my
    time wrenching in a upper end shop (the one where I bought
    my Merlin) and hanging around other shops is that the small
    stuff is where the profit margin lies for merchandise. Every
    shop owner I've ever talked to has stated explicitly you
    don't make money selling bikes, and the more expensive the
    bike the lower the profit margin. Shops make all their money
    from service and accessories

    care to comment Andrew?

    You're exactly right, and not unique to our bicycle industry.

    In the early 1990s I had a conversation with a camera store
    owner about camera pricing*, and he explained that they
    tried to cover their invoice cost plus delivery. The margins
    on lenses, cases, service etc ran the operation.

    *I have never owned an expensive camera. I was buying
    binoculars. On which I assume he made a nice margin.

    Of the two bike shops I use regularly one I use for stuff IAm not confident >IAll manage or require tools IAll use once! And they are much more
    technical, the other sells much higher end bikes but also has clothes and >accessories that I occasionally buy.

    IAve bought a new light recently from them, as it was on offer and has the >auto dip technology like cars, I have a few areas on the commute with the >roadie at least, that at dark which it will be within two months where itAs >dark enough that I want a light to see the road, particularly as I tend to
    be moving reasonably quickly and do want to make sure I donAt hit or >encounter stuff, but there is the occasional cars so I donAt want to be >fiddling with the light switch.

    I did buy one of the tubeless repair kits from them as well, as the MTB is >tubeless now, but I mostly buy tools and so on from them 1st shop as itAs
    my local and know what they are talking about! Hence I trust their judgment >plus as itAs local IAm always passing by anyway!

    Roger Merriman

    The online catalog for the local bike shop near where I live has two
    pairs of Lizard Skin gloves and one woman's glove from Bontrager. They
    don't have many items on display in the shop.

    --
    C'est bon
    Soloman
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  • From Roger Merriman@roger@sarlet.com to rec.bicycles.tech on Sat Aug 8 20:52:04 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    Catrike Ryder <Soloman@old.bikers.org> wrote:
    On 8 Aug 2026 15:09:46 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote:

    AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
    On 8/8/2026 5:13 AM, zen cycle wrote:
    On 8/6/2026 8:45 PM, AMuzi wrote:
    On 8/6/2026 6:16 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:47:37 2026 AMuzi-a wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:32 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:19:13 2026 AMuzi-a wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:09 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any
    sort. Why do you suppose that is?

    Classic cotton crochet with leather padded palm?

    https://www.planetbike.com/taurus-cycling-gloves/

    Standard item everywhere which hasn't changed in your
    lifetime or longer.




    Thanks

    I'm surprised you could find n LBS without them!




    Roger just said to look in a bike shop. I had found them
    on Ebay but the seller said they were out of stock and
    returned my money. The one's I have I will wash after I
    have new ones from the source you gave me. I can't
    remember seeing knit back gloves in bike shops for many
    years. But then, I've been going to upper end shops or
    shops that don't carry small things like gloves.


    Upper end bike shops don't carry small things like gloves?
    They do around here. In fact one thing I've learned from my
    time wrenching in a upper end shop (the one where I bought
    my Merlin) and hanging around other shops is that the small
    stuff is where the profit margin lies for merchandise. Every
    shop owner I've ever talked to has stated explicitly you
    don't make money selling bikes, and the more expensive the
    bike the lower the profit margin. Shops make all their money
    from service and accessories

    care to comment Andrew?

    You're exactly right, and not unique to our bicycle industry.

    In the early 1990s I had a conversation with a camera store
    owner about camera pricing*, and he explained that they
    tried to cover their invoice cost plus delivery. The margins
    on lenses, cases, service etc ran the operation.

    *I have never owned an expensive camera. I was buying
    binoculars. On which I assume he made a nice margin.

    Of the two bike shops I use regularly one I use for stuff I-Am not confident >> I-All manage or require tools I-All use once! And they are much more
    technical, the other sells much higher end bikes but also has clothes and
    accessories that I occasionally buy.

    I-Ave bought a new light recently from them, as it was on offer and has the >> auto dip technology like cars, I have a few areas on the commute with the
    roadie at least, that at dark which it will be within two months where it-As >> dark enough that I want a light to see the road, particularly as I tend to >> be moving reasonably quickly and do want to make sure I don-At hit or
    encounter stuff, but there is the occasional cars so I don-At want to be
    fiddling with the light switch.

    I did buy one of the tubeless repair kits from them as well, as the MTB is >> tubeless now, but I mostly buy tools and so on from them 1st shop as it-As >> my local and know what they are talking about! Hence I trust their judgment >> plus as it-As local I-Am always passing by anyway!

    Roger Merriman

    The online catalog for the local bike shop near where I live has two
    pairs of Lizard Skin gloves and one woman's glove from Bontrager. They
    don't have many items on display in the shop.

    Admittedly I live in London but the Posh one, has 79 different types,
    listed online from winter mitts to lightweight summer stuff. Has a number
    there if yourCOd want to look and try them on, not a entire wall of them but certainly a selection, the local one is smaller space much more focused on maintenance and repairs so only has a few pairs but certainly more than 3,
    both would alter as the weather changes.

    --
    C'est bon
    Soloman

    Roger Merriman


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  • From zen cycle@funkmasterxx@hotmail.com to rec.bicycles.tech on Sun Aug 9 06:39:16 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.bicycles.tech

    On 8/8/2026 9:09 AM, AMuzi wrote:
    On 8/8/2026 5:13 AM, zen cycle wrote:
    On 8/6/2026 8:45 PM, AMuzi wrote:
    On 8/6/2026 6:16 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:47:37 2026 AMuzi-a wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:32 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    On Wed Aug 5 14:19:13 2026 AMuzi-a wrote:
    On 8/5/2026 2:09 PM, cyclintom wrote:
    I haven't been able to find knit back gloves of any sort. Why do >>>>>>>> you suppose that is?

    Classic cotton crochet with leather padded palm?

    https://www.planetbike.com/taurus-cycling-gloves/

    Standard item everywhere which hasn't changed in your
    lifetime or longer.




    Thanks

    I'm surprised you could find n LBS without them!




    Roger just said to look in a bike shop. I had found them on Ebay but
    the seller said they were out of stock and returned my money. The
    one's I have I will wash after I have new ones from the source you
    gave me. I can't remember seeing knit back gloves in bike shops for
    many years. But then, I've been going to upper end shops or shops
    that don't carry small things like gloves.


    Upper end bike shops don't carry small things like gloves? They do
    around here. In fact one thing I've learned from my time wrenching in
    a upper end shop (the one where I bought my Merlin) and hanging around
    other shops is that the small stuff is where the profit margin lies
    for merchandise. Every shop owner I've ever talked to has stated
    explicitly you don't make money selling bikes, and the more expensive
    the bike the lower the profit margin. Shops make all their money from
    service and accessories

    care to comment Andrew?

    You're exactly right, and not unique to our bicycle industry.

    In the early 1990s I had a conversation with a camera store owner about camera pricing*, and he explained that they tried to cover their invoice cost plus delivery. The margins on lenses, cases, service etc ran the operation.

    *I have never owned an expensive camera.

    Word has it they capture your soul.

    I was buying binoculars. On
    which I assume he made a nice margin.


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