Test Race Face Indy Glove: Hardly any other brand reflects the spirit of freeriding like the Canadian component manufacturer Race Face. Born on the trails of Vancouver, the products should enable the rider to ride much better in all situations. In addition to a large number of parts, the company also offers a wide range of clothing and protective equipment. In our test, we took a close look at the fingers of the Indy Glove MTB glove.
Structure, materials and processing
The Indy Glove is available in different designs at different prices. The "Sand" model at a price of 39,90 euros is visually quite inconspicuous and is therefore also suitable for riders who prefer a more discreet appearance. The one-piece Amara palm is fully perforated down to the fingertips. The light back of the hand made of flexible mesh fabric is also made in one piece. For extra ventilation, the long-fingered gloves have mesh fabric between the fingers and in the thumb root area. The silicone print on the index finger should ensure grip on the brake and shift lever. The conductive threads on the thumb in turn ensure touchscreen compatibility.
The Race Face Indy Glove put to the test
The very light construction and the good ventilation of the glove are striking. The materials, both on the palm and the back of the hand, are very soft and adapt perfectly to the shape of the hand. The grip is very good thanks to the one-piece design and the associated lack of seams. On the other hand, we found the seams in the fingertips to be annoying. The tip of the thumb in particular may not be very convincing. The glove also has to put up with criticism for the processing quality. We simply don't want to see protruding threads on a branded product. After a few uses, a seam also came loose, which simply shouldn't happen. Too bad, actually a good glove in terms of the idea and the grip.
