Freewheel Leather Palm Bike Glove
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Freewheel Leather Palm Bike Glove offers durable grip and abrasion resistance for rugged rides
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I’ve been using the Freewheel Leather Palm Glove on aggressive trail rides and it’s a solid performer. The leather palm gives great bar feel and grip, even on rocky descents, and the reinforced padding adds control without bulk. Touchscreen function is a nice bonus for route checks mid-ride."
When the trail gets rowdy and control is non-negotiable, we trust the Outdoor Research Freewheel Leather Palm Bike Glove to keep us connected. Designed with a rugged goat leather palm and crash-resistant padding, it delivers confidence-inspiring grip and impact protection on technical terrain, while staying breathable and flexible for high-mileage days.
A touchscreen-compatible thumb and index finger let us navigate GPS or snap trail shots without taking the gloves off. Reinforced sidewalls and stretch mesh construction add durability and comfort, while the neoprene cuff keeps the fit secure. Whether we’re weaving through root-laced switchbacks or hammering gravel miles, these gloves are ready to hold on tight.
Details
- Trail-ready MTB glove built for durability and bar control
- Goat leather palm offers grip and crash protection
- Breathable mesh back of hand keeps airflow high during exertion
- Index finger gusset eliminates common blowout zone
- Abrasion-resistant back of thumb with integrated nose wipe
- Touchscreen-compatible thumb and index finger
- Secure neoprene wrist cuff with adjustable hook-and-loop closure
- Padded leather palm adds comfort on rough terrain
- Item #ODRZ8WN
- Material
- [face fabric] 97% nylon, 3% spandex, [back of hand] 78% nylon, 22% spandex, [palm] 100% goat leather
- Closure
- pull-on
- Claimed Weight
- 4.16oz
- Activity
- mountain biking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 15 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 7, 2025
Torn
Glove tore after only a few months of light use. I used it on my motorcycle primarily, which involves very little intensity to the hand and anything that happens to be on it except in the event of a crash, which didn’t happen. The gloves specifically tore between the spandex cuff and the microfiber brow wipe near where the anatomical snuff box is.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
July 20, 2025
Great gloves for riding and trail work
Great ride gloves! Very comfortable once the leather conforms to your hands. I use em for yard work and trail work also, would def buy again.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
June 29, 2025
These fall apart with normal wear
The cuff separated from the body on the first day. I sewed it back on for the first glove, the other glove cuff separated about a week later. I held out on these for a few months but after the first glove started separating in another area I had to toss them. I got these because OR is awesome at gloves. Not these gloves I guess.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
May 17, 2025
Fingers Way Too Long
Just these in the mail so no issues with durability yet but the pointer finger is ridiculously long I feel like I have fake nails on or clown shoes for my hands, gloves feel nice otherwise but idk whose hands they modeled them off of
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
March 29, 2025
Good quality gloves but finger sizing is off.
I've worn these gloves for almost a year now in many different conditions including very rainy days on the west coast and I'm generally happy with them. I've noticed some discoloration on the leather palms but otherwise these gloves have been holding up well. My only complaint is the sizing of the fingers; I'm normally a medium for gloves but they were too small and then when I sized up to a large they felt ok except for the middle and index finger being too long which is kind of odd. I'm constantly pulling the wrist strap down and tightening up the straps so that they are tighter around my fingers. Not a show stopper for me but I could see this being annoying for others. I had the same issue with the other freewheel gloves as well and I'd like to try the new style for this year but I'm concerned the finger sizing will be the same for those in a large as well. Hopefully OR get's their MTB glove sizing figured out for the next season. I would still recommend these as they seem to be built well and I've worn them for my bike commute to work almost everyday.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
March 2, 2025
Leather Palms Bleed
The glove fits very well. Keeps my hands comfortable during long rides. Only problem is that the leather palms tend to bleed when sweating. Thought the situation would clear up after a few rides. It did not. Wore them most of the summer and the palms still bleed.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
November 11, 2024
Working great for me
Great grip, comfortable, sensitive feel, touchscreen compatible. Had an issue with the cuff seam failing on one pair but OR warrantied that without issue. My one warning is that, at least with the the beige gloves, they can stain your hands from the leather dye when the get really wet. Nothing soap can't deal with but maybe would bother some people. Seems only to happen if you ride in the rain, not just from hand sweat.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
June 22, 2024
They fit like a glove
I ordered the gloves based on the size chart and they fit perfectly. They are snug, but stretch enough to be very comfortable, no seam rub or bagginess. I have used them on about a dozen rides and have rubbed them against tight trees with no damage. The last week has been hot and I have not had any sweaty hands. I purchased these gloves.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
June 12, 2024
No Good
I am on a 700 km gravel bike packing trip and after 3 days of riding the cuff seam on both gloves has ripped out. Extremely disappointing considering these were the only gloves I brought. Also can't use my navigation device without taking the gloves off. Normally have found OR products to be of good quality and value. Yikes!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
April 22, 2024
I bought these gloves for dirt biking
Even thought I bought these gloves for dirt biking, I will use them for mountain biking this summer once the snow melts. I like having the leather palm for more protection when I crash. The gloves were a little tight at first in-between my fingers, but by the end of the day I didn't notice any restriction - plus leather is great because it eventually forms to your hands. I like how thin they are, these gloves are the perfect weight with the right amount of cushion on the palm - no blisters after 40 miles and no issues with overheating. My only complaint is the touchscreen could be improved, I was able to take pictures but had to take them off to look at the map on my phone. Excited OR created gear for biking, the Freewheel shorts are also perfection. Would love to see another option in a lighter color for riding in the summer! For reference - I bought the Pro Khaki colorway, size Small (usually a size Medium in women's gloves).
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
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