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**ravi@17bhp** · 11-28-2013, 02:01 PM

Re: SPARTAN CENTAUR GLOVES: 10 DAYS, 3228 KMs: the Experience &amp; Review

[MENTION=37862]snehithpereira[/MENTION], any updates on the Centaur gloves? How long you have used the so far? And how are they doing now?

**snehithpereira** · 11-28-2013, 04:54 PM

Re: SPARTAN CENTAUR GLOVES: 10 DAYS, 3228 KMs: the Experience &amp; Review

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

[MENTION=37862]snehithpereira[/MENTION], any updates on the Centaur gloves? How long you have used the so far? And how are they doing now?

The gloves have been through a little over 8k kms so far, no noticeable damage of any sort, even had a small slide while having these on.

Will post pictures shortly.

I have not been able to reconfirm the water resistance that I had commented on but I stand by my opinion, as I did use these through some fairly heavy rains while riding alongside fellow xBhpians and still didn't have the soaking issue.

**ravi@17bhp** · 11-28-2013, 08:13 PM

Re: SPARTAN CENTAUR GLOVES: 10 DAYS, 3228 KMs: the Experience &amp; Review

Originally posted by snehithpereira View Post

The gloves have been through a little over 8k kms so far, no noticeable damage of any sort, even had a small slide while having these on.

Will post pictures shortly.

I have not been able to reconfirm the water resistance that I had commented on but I stand by my opinion, as I did use these through some fairly heavy rains while riding alongside fellow xBhpians and still didn't have the soaking issue.

Thank you! Leather gloves are not meant for rains. If you are using them in rains, you are destroying the leather. I generally don't wear them when its raining. Use surgical gloves on top when it rains.

**snehithpereira** · 11-29-2013, 01:18 AM

Re: SPARTAN CENTAUR GLOVES: 10 DAYS, 3228 KMs: the Experience &amp; Review

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Thank you! Leather gloves are not meant for rains. If you are using them in rains, you are destroying the leather. I generally don't wear them when its raining. Use surgical gloves on top when it rains.

Well the intention was to never deliberately use in rain and only happened on unexpected encounters.

I was considering on using kitchen rubber gloves over these in the future but now with soon upgrade to all weather gloves, I am not worried about this aspect

**Abhishek Nama** · 12-04-2013, 02:19 AM

Re: SPARTAN CENTAUR GLOVES: 10 DAYS, 3228 KMs: the Experience &amp; Review

@snehithpereira

Awesome review!
What do you think about SPG Ares gloves?

**snehithpereira** · 12-04-2013, 02:28 AM

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Originally posted by Abhishek Nama View Post

@snehithpereira

Awesome review!
What do you think about SPG Ares gloves?

Hey thanks a lot for the feedback.

Fellow member [MENTION=59642]xpranav[/MENTION] has posted a great review for the SPG Ares in the same thread :thumbup: , I recently had an opportunity to try these and I found them to have all the things that I have complained about with regards to the Centaur

The only thing that IMO goes against the SPG Ares is it's high price

**Abhishek Nama** · 12-04-2013, 02:43 AM

Re: SPARTAN CENTAUR GLOVES: 10 DAYS, 3228 KMs: the Experience &amp;amp; Review

Originally posted by snehithpereira View Post

Hey thanks a lot for the feedback.

Fellow member @xpranav has posted a great review for the SPG Ares in the same thread :thumbup: , I recently had an opportunity to try these and I found them to have all the things that I have complained about with regards to the Centaur

The only thing that IMO goes against the SPG Ares is it's high price

Yeah, I better save up to get the Ares!
Anyway, our dp looks super cool, can you list the gear that you have on, in the pic?

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Got the Ares review page: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/general-...ml#post1015281
Thanks for quoting the member who posted the review, got it through search

**snehithpereira** · 12-04-2013, 02:48 AM

Re: SPARTAN CENTAUR GLOVES: 10 DAYS, 3228 KMs: the Experience &amp;amp; Review

Originally posted by Abhishek Nama View Post

dp looks super cool, can you list the gear that you have on, in the pic?...

Lol it's not me in the DP

Check your PM

**killer_180** · 01-10-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally posted by xpranav View Post

@snehithpereira.......... I hope you may request mod for a change in name of the thread

I have enclosed the above pics to show the kind of stitching at fingers. The external stitching serves the purpose very well and is really good for long hours of driving. Overall I am a happy customer with my purchase.

One mildly disappointing thing I found in the ares is the lack of any protection on the heel of the palm. Most gloves have a protective pad there.
I'm totally confused between DSG Primal and SPG Ares. The only point of confusion is point mentioned above. (have had bad experiences, and that pad has saved quite some damage to my palm so far. So feels kinda important. Also the DSG has a pad there.) Any suggestions ?

**chakresh** · 01-11-2014, 01:00 AM

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Guys please tell me about probiker gloves .......are they worth.

you live only once.....

**ABikerAtHeart** · 01-11-2014, 02:49 AM

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^No, those ₹350 Probiker gloves are just not worth the money. They dont save you from bruises or even cold. There are much better gloves in the range of ₹1100-1500 if budget is a constraint. Otherwise DSG Revive is a time tested tool.

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**xpranav** · 01-13-2014, 02:10 AM

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Originally posted by killer_180 View Post

One mildly disappointing thing I found in the ares is the lack of any protection on the heel of the palm. Most gloves have a protective pad there.
I'm totally confused between DSG Primal and SPG Ares. The only point of confusion is point mentioned above. (have had bad experiences, and that pad has saved quite some damage to my palm so far. So feels kinda important. Also the DSG has a pad there.) Any suggestions ?

First of all a humble request, kindly quote just a line or specific line to avoid unnecessary larger post or just tag the person using @.
Coming back to your query, I suggest that you pay a visit to nearest SPG Dealer to check out Ares. Ares has a double leather support at all the impact spots including the heel of the palm and also take a look at the pic marked below. Though DSG has been an old and known player for the purpose, but some recent posts on Universal riding gears thread has shown some serious quality issues with the DSG. So, better be careful for that.

Originally posted by chakresh View Post

Guys please tell me about probiker gloves .......are they worth.

you live only once.....

You wrote that "you live only once" and so I will answer you with open heart ......... Probiker gloves are just to satiate your mind that you are wearing a riding glove, but in reality it is not at all safe & neither comfortable to use for riding. Currently the basic and reliable riding gloves are Cramster Flux ( Riding Gloves, FLUX - Summer Gloves ) and Rynox Rampage ( RYNOX | HOME ). Go for Cramster Flux as it is all leather and good for daily use because "you live only once"

**chakresh** · 01-13-2014, 02:23 AM

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Thanks dear....I appreciate your answer.

you live only once.....

**killer_180** · 01-13-2014, 11:32 AM

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[MENTION=59642]xpranav[/MENTION]

Sorry for quoting the whole thing. Will be careful next time.
I'll check out SPG in the stores, I did like the Ares and it's my first choice for now. What are alternatives to both in the same price range(2-3k) ?

**xpranav** · 01-14-2014, 12:17 AM

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Originally posted by chakresh View Post

Thanks dear....I appreciate your answer.

you live only once.....

Thank you for the positive response. If you find the mentioned gloves out of your budget then take your time and save for it because the day you own it, you'll find n reasons just to ride your bike

and I say so because I took my time too

Originally posted by killer_180 View Post

@xpranav

Sorry for quoting the whole thing. Will be careful next time.
I'll check out SPG in the stores, I did like the Ares and it's my first choice for now. What are alternatives to both in the same price range(2-3k) ?

Frankly speaking Ares is the most priced among other similar full gauntlet gloves from the Indian competitors but the feel is like oooo-lala .......... as I have given in my review before that I did try a DSG and a SPG by wearing them at the same time in my hands and I felt a difference in comfort between my left & right hand. Go to planetdsg and cramster websites to see the possibilities. But by looking at the recent posts from a few members I suggest you "just for now" to keep a distance from the DSG as some quality issues had been reported.

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