Designed for uncompromising riders looking for the best: Canyon Lobster winter cycling gloves

Canyon Lobster Winter Cycling Gloves: Direct seller Canyon doesn't just offer bicycles. Besides cycling accessories, the Koblenz-based company offers a full range of cycling apparel. We took a closer look at their winter gloves, which are available in 5-finger and lobster versions.

Canyon's self-developed winter gloves are designed to work on particularly cold and wet days. To do this, they have equipped their glove with PrimaLoft Gold insulation and a waterproof eVent membrane made of Teflon. Canyon promises the gloves that they have achieved the optimum in heat and moisture management and thus maintain well-being while driving. The winter gloves belong to the Canyon Defend+ system, designed for uncompromising riders looking for the best. 

The Canyon Lobster version in the test

This promise sets high expectations for our test. When we first look and feel, we first notice that the cleanly crafted gloves are quite simply implemented. There are no reflectors or other applications on the backhand, apart from a small logo. The palm, on the other hand, is completely lined with PU synthetic leather, and the compartment for the index and middle fingers is suitable for operation with touchscreens. You can easily get into the glove via the ribbed inner cuff. Once you put it on, you immediately get warm hands. The unfamiliar feeling of Lobster gloves quickly disappears. The fingers have enough space and you quickly feel comfortable inside. There is also plenty of space between the fingertips and the outer tips of the gloves. The insulation does not affect the bending of the fingers. The material thickness of the terry cloth insert on the wiping thumb is kept quite thin. This raises doubts about the longevity of the use.

On the bike, the grip on the handlebars is not very pronounced due to the thick insulation. What is positive is that the insulation layer does not move between the hand and the handlebars. In direct comparison to the 5 finger glove, the grip feeling is almost identical. The big difference, however, lies in the condition of the brake, because a lobster glove is not made for single-finger brakes. Braking with two fingers and operating the gear lever are quite easy despite the design. On our test tours, we tested the glove not only on rides below freezing point but also on warmer, wet days above 2°C. The aim was to test the advertised heat and moisture management. The result is consistently positive; the gloves were able to keep your hands warm in every situation without overheating. The waterproof membrane also reliably protected against constant rain.

For whom and what purpose is the glove suitable

Even though Canyon winter gloves perform well in temperatures well above freezing, their primary use is on truly icy days where a slightly less responsive feel on the handlebars is acceptable. Lobster gloves offer even greater warmth compared to 5-finger gloves , as their design allows more warm air to accumulate around the fingers.

WEB: canyon.com