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    Lizard Skins Monitor Traverse Gloves Review
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    Lizard Skins Monitor Traverse Gloves Review

    Jason MitchellBy Jason MitchellJune 16, 20224 Comments4 Mins Read

    A lightweight, but durable pair of gloves are perfect for daily MTB use and cold-weather gravel or road riding. I’ve been keen to use the Lizard Skins Monitor Traverse Gloves for all of the above, so let’s dig in.

    Lizard Skins Monitor Traverse Gloves Features:

    • Gel-padded palm
    • Three panel AX suede palm
    • TPR wrist strap and pull tab
    • Flexible mesh back
    • Silicone finger tips for enhanced grip
    • Microfiber nose wipe
    • Articulated fingers
    • MSRP: $29.99
    Lizard Skins Monitor Traverse Gloves Review - Mesh Back
    Mesh back breathes well and the cuff keeps things snug.
    Lizard Skins Monitor Traverse Gloves Review - Palms
    AX suede palms with gel inserts.

    Versatile, lightweight full-finger gloves

    Full-finger gloves are a no-brainer for mountain biking. And, they do come in handy for road/gravel use on colder days. I’ve happily used several pairs of Lizard Skins full-finger gloves over the years — maximizing their useful lifespan. With the Monitor Traverse Gloves, Lizard Skins has a lightweight glove that can also provide ample protection in case of spills.

    The breathable mesh upper offers excellent comfort and stretch to naturally move with every hand motion. Instantly-comfortable, these gloves really do feel great on the bike. With gel-padded palms, the Monitor Traverse Gloves provide added comfort and vibration absorption without feeling overly-bulky. That said, they do feel best when worn with standard-style grips, as opposed to something like the Ergon GE1. It’s not terrible, but the gel does end up feeling like there’s too much of a good thing with the GE1’s. On the road/gravel side, those gel inserts offer added comfort and feel great on long rides or rough terrain.

    Lizard Skins Monitor Traverse Gloves Review - Mountain Biking
    No complaints about the bar feel here.

    In an interesting move, Lizard Skins chose not to include touchscreen-friendly materials on the thumb or index finger. In 2022, that’s quite a cheeky move, but I’m told that touchscreen issues are a high cause for product returns. Interesting. While I have yet to find any gloves that are as sensitive as my fingertips, it is a nice feature to have (even if it is a little problematic). I did find that if I licked the tip of my thumb or index finger, it works with my iPhone 13 Mini. Admittedly, licking a dirty pair of gloves isn’t the most sanitary, but it does work in a pinch.

    Speaking of finger tips, the silicone tips are grippy for braking and shifting and remain fully-intact after extended use. The velcro cuff makes for easy entry and removal, but the cuff could be designed so as not to need it. With a nice pull-tab, it’s easy to pull your fingers into place. And, while the palms do have lots of stitching going on, I don’t notice the seams.

    Lizard Skins Monitor Traverse Gloves
    Grippy silicone finger tips for 1 or 2-finger braking.

    As an added bonus, I have crash tested the Monitor Traverse Gloves for you and they have held up just fine. I was rolling through a section of trail I’ve ridden hundreds of times and my front tire let loose — causing me to go down in a split-second. Both hands were first to contact the rocky trail as I skidded through the scree. When I came to a complete stop, I looked at the gloves, dusted them off and thanked my lucky stars that my digits were protected. The gloves were still intact with no rips or tears anywhere.

    The Good

    • Stretchy comfort
    • Very protective
    • Gel is great with standard-style grips
    • Taken serious abuse and they look great
    • Breathable mesh for added airflow
    • Takes the edge off on cool mornings

    The Bad

    • No official touchscreen capability
    • Could be a tad more snug
    • Gel can feel a little bulky with ergonomic grips like the Ergon GE1

    The Bottom Line: Lizard Skins Monitor Traverse Gloves

    Lightweight and comfortable, the Lizard Skins Monitor Traverse Gloves are a great choice for MTB or road/gravel duty. With a breathable mesh design and AX suede palms, bar feel remains solid at all times. They have also passed the crash test with flying colors.

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    A native of the Pacific Northwest, Jason quickly developed a love for the outdoors and a thing for mountains. That infatuation continues as he founded this site in 1999 -- sharing his love of road biking, mountain biking, trail running and skiing. That passion is channeled into every article or gear review he writes. Utah's Wasatch Mountains are his playground.

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    4 Comments

    1. Gregg Rubin on June 16, 2022 10:33 am

      Thanks Jason for another cool recommendation and for the reminder to check my front wheel before I ride. So glad you’re OK.

      Reply
    2. Jason Mitchell on June 16, 2022 1:31 pm

      Ha! I should have written that differently. I didn’t “lose my wheel” but my front tire let loose and I hit the deck in a jiffy.

      Reply
    3. Mike on October 28, 2022 6:52 am

      I was very disappointed with Lizard Skins Monitor 2.0 Long Finger Gloves. They dont last long – fingers came thru. Made to break. Not long lasting. Wouldnt buy again.

      Bought another no brand motorbike glove brand that cost 4 bucks in Asia and a lot more sturdier.

      Did you pay for this pair yourself and do you usually pay for products reviewed here? Should write in the articles

      Reply
      • Jason Mitchell on October 28, 2022 7:45 am

        Hey Mike… thanks for the feedback on your experience. Lizard Skins seems to call every glove “Monitor something” so I’m not 100% sure you have the same pair. The Monitor Traverse gloves are still holding up for me, but I will say that older pairs are showing much more wear and/or do have some holes. I’d say a season is about as long as most gloves will last if used hard.

        These were provided by Lizard Skins for review and we do note where products are obtained for review here: https://www.feedthehabit.com/about/

        However, we should look into noting on each item where it was obtained. Thanks for that feedback as we try to be as thorough and transparent as possible in all our reviews.

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