Cool weather cycling gloves usually sacrifice dexterity for warmth as insulating materials can be bulky or heavy. PEARL iZUMi’s AmFIB Lite gloves are a midweight glove that claims to have no trade off as it utilizes high-tech materials that don’t affect handlebar feel. With a retail price of $55 the AmFIB Lite gloves take many of the high-tech materials and construction details of the warmer AmFIB gloves but are designed for 40-60 degree Fahrenheit temperature range. One of the key features of the gloves is the use of PrimaLoft Gold insulation which provides warmth without bulk. PEARL iZUMi has also incorporated their BioViz reflective elements as stripes along the front of the glove which help with low light visibility.
The AmFIB Lite gloves take PEARL iZUMi’s winter AmFIB gloves and slim them down for cool weather conditions for fall and early spring riding. These gloves share many of the high-tech materials but are optimized for a 40-60 Fahrenheit weather range. PEARL iZUMi offers the gloves in two color schemes: the all black version we have in this review and a brighter black / dark tan option. With these black versions the only color is the red fabric hoops on the middle fingers and the BioViz reflective stripes along the knuckles. These gloves are constructed from a combination of polyester, nylon and polyurethane to provide warmth and weather protection. One of the key technologies in these gloves is the 60g PrimaLoft Gold insulation which provides maximum warmth with minimal bulk.
For the wrist, PEARL iZUMi has used a slip-on elastic wrist to minimize bulk and provide a wide range of motion with a Velcro strap. The gloves have an extended cuff design which lets you tuck them under a jersey with a simple Velcro strap to adjust the fit. There is also a soft inner liner on the knuckle side which helps block wind chill and improve comfort. A majority of the glove is constructed from AX Suede Laredo synthetic leather which is found on the palm and along the knuckles. This is a highly durable material that is also non-slip to provide a good grip against the handlebar. There are also nice details like the soft microfiber thumb to allow you wipe sweat away. The microfiber material is also touch screen compatible and can be found on the index finger along with a power icon. This lets you interact with touch screen GPS computers or your phone without taking the gloves off...
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
01:59 Fit + Finish
05:10 On The Road
06:26 Comparison (Lizard Skins, Velocio Alpha)
07:55 The Final Score
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