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  2. Cycling glove - Wikipedia

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    Padded gloves or handlebar grips are therefore useful to increase comfort for a given geometry. However, excess padding can lead to other problems. Normally the hands will rest on the bones in the heel of the hand - too much padding will tend to press on the soft tissues between these and can compress the nerves in the hands, causing something ...

  3. Usage of personal protective equipment - Wikipedia

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    Gloves are frequently used to keep the hands warm, a function that is particularly necessary when cycling in cold weather. The hands are also relatively inactive, and do not have a great deal of muscle mass, which also contributes to the possibility of chill. Gloves are therefore vital for insulating the hands from cold, wind, and evaporative ...

  4. Personal protective equipment - Wikipedia

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    Any form of PPE that acts as a barrier between the skin and the agent of exposure can be considered skin protection. Because much work is done with the hands, gloves are an essential item in providing skin protection. Some examples of gloves commonly used as PPE include rubber gloves, cut-resistant gloves, chainsaw gloves and heat-resistant ...

  5. Bicycle performance - Wikipedia

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    From a mechanical viewpoint, up to 99% of the mechanical energy delivered by the rider into the pedals is transmitted to the wheels (clean, lubricated new chain at 400 W), although the use of gearing mechanisms reduces this by 1–7% (clean, well-lubricated derailleurs and a straight chainline), 4–12% (chain with 3-speed hubs), or 10–20% (shaft drive with 3-speed hubs).

  6. Cycling gloves - Wikipedia

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  7. Glove - Wikipedia

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    Billiards glove; Boxing gloves: a specialized padded mitten; Cricket gloves The batsmen wear gloves with heavy padding on the back, to protect the fingers in case of being struck with the ball. The wicket keeper wears large webbed gloves. Cycling gloves; Driving gloves intended to improve the grip on the steering wheel. Driving gloves have ...

  8. Glossary of cycling - Wikipedia

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    A cyclist who has a tendency to swerve unexpectedly and maintain inconsistent speed. Considered dangerous to follow at close range for the purpose of drafting. [22] Stage One part of a multi-day race, such as the Tour de France. [72] Stagiaire An amateur rider, who is taken in by a professional team during the season.

  9. Nitrile rubber - Wikipedia

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    A disposable nitrile rubber glove. The uses of nitrile rubber include disposable non-latex gloves, automotive transmission belts, hoses, O-rings, gaskets, oil seals, V belts, synthetic leather, printer's form rollers, and as cable jacketing; NBR latex can also be used in the preparation of adhesives and as a pigment binder. [citation needed]

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