The Lab: Roeckl Sports Malix Gloves Review
Of course, you have more feeling without, but for Manne, bike gloves are essential. Manne won’t get on his bike without wearing gloves and a helmet, and he hasn’t for years. Anyone whose had to remove small stones out of the palm of their hand after a crash knows how unpleasant it is and appreciates the safety benefits that gloves provide.
The brand Roeckl Sports, more or less unknown among trail and enduro riders, has specialised exclusively in gloves for six generations and this focus can be seen immediately when you look at the Malix enduro glove. Okay, the design and colour scheme is a matter of taste, but the Malix is a very high-quality, nicely finished glove with many features, and it fits perfectly.
The outer hand is protected by a robust yet elastic material, while the palm is covered with a synthetic material reminiscent of suede, as well as silicone strips to provide grip on the handlebars. Silicone strips are also applied to the fingertips of the index finger, middle finger and thumb to improve grip on the gear and brake levers. Even after almost daily use and at least 25 machine washes, the silicone strips still show no signs of detaching. We like!
We also liked the touchscreen compatible inserts on the small and ring finger to operate your smartphone and the soft material on the thumb to wipe away sweat. The pre-curved fingers of Roeckl Sports’ Malix facilitate a firm grip on the handlebars, and the padding in the palm area is beneficial on long descents.
Conclusion
In our opinion, the Roeckl Sports Malix Enduro glove deserves to be a lot more well-known. It is a robust glove with a clever mix of materials and good workmanship.
Strengths
- good workmanship
- very durable
- machine-washable
Weaknesses
- too warm for summer
Tester: Manne
Duration: 6 months
More info: roeckl.de
Price: € 39.95
Weight: 52 g (pair, size 7,5)
This article is from ENDURO issue #033
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Words: Manne Schmitt Photos: Valentin Rühl
About the Author
Manne Schmitt
Manne Schmitt is a Procurator at 41 Publishing, contributing a wealth of methodological expertise from his career as a Chief Analyst for a state authority. This background ensures the journalistic depth of his research, and the acquisition of exclusive news for E-MOUNTAINBIKE, ENDURO, GRAN FONDO, and DOWNTOWN. Active in cycling since 1989, he combines operative test support with administrative responsibility, strengthening the quality of editorial processes. The world of racing remains a passion; no one on the team knows the EDR professionals better than Manne.
