any recommendations on gbike glove brands for sportbikes? Looking at a $50-60 bugdet... thanks for any input guys.

 

It depends on what you are going to be using it for. I have a set of leather insulated gloves that I can use when it gets cold out. I have a set of Joe Rocket meteor gloves that I don't use all that much anymore, but they are more for middle temps, not too hot, not too cold. I also have another Joe Rocket set that I use the most. I am not sure on the type but they have a mesh outter shell which allows for good venting, especially when it is hot out, leather palm, and some type of protective thing on the fingers and back of hand. I always ride with some type of glove on. Not sure if that helps, but I would suggest going to a bike shop and trying on a few types of gloves to get an idea as to what you like.

 

A bit above your budget I am guessing, but I wear Speedstar Gloves. Abt

 

check out www.newenough.com they have good prices on all sorts of streetbike gear.
I use Joe Rocket Pheonix gloves for the summer and Teknic leather gloves when it gets cooler.

 

I have the Teknic Violator Pro gloves. I got them from newenough.com for ~$60, but i doesn' t look like they carry them anymore.

 

Try Tourmaster....good value.

 

teknic violators are on sale at newenough.com

 

also available here : http://www.davewoodracing.com/store/products.asp?id=8

 

You might want to check out Lee Parks Gloves... A bit more than $60, but they will last *years* not to mention save your hands in a crash.

www.leeparksdesign.com