TDF Grand Depart Lille Gloves
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Description
The Santini TDF Grand Depart Lille Gloves celebrate one of cycling's greatest races with performance fabrics built for real riding. Whether you're grinding up the Western Ghats on a hot Saturday morning or knocking out a steady 80 km around Hyderabad's outer ring, gloves this purposeful make every kilometre more controlled and comfortable. Cobbled Climbs is the exclusive Indian distributor for Lightweight in India.
Use Cases
Daily training. Padded palms and wicking back for repeat use on training rides.
Long endurance rides. Vibration-dampening and grip support for full-day rides over rough Indian tarmac.
Cold weather riding. Insulated construction for Delhi winter and high-altitude rides.
Our Take
Santini's Tour de France Grand Depart editions carry genuine race pedigree, and the Lille colourway brings bold European kit energy to Indian roads. In temperatures above 35°C — common in Pune summers or Chennai year-round — gloves that manage sweat and maintain grip on slick bar tape are not optional extras. These deliver breathability, bar grip, and vibration absorption in a lightweight package selected for Indian riding conditions.
Sizing for Indian Riders
Santini gloves follow European sizing based on hand circumference. Indian riders with wider palms or shorter fingers often find European S or M runs slightly narrow — sizing up one step is usually the right call. Measure the widest part of your palm in centimetres and match against Santini's official size chart before ordering. Available in S/M, M, L, and XL.
Compatibility Notes
These gloves work across road, gravel, and sportive disciplines. The construction is compatible with touchscreen cycling computers and phones — useful on navigation-heavy rides through Coorg or Ooty. Machine wash at 30°C with mild detergent, hang dry, and avoid fabric softener to preserve technical fabric performance.
Pairs Well With
Complete your Santini TDF kit with a matching Grand Depart jersey or bib shorts, a well-ventilated road helmet, UV-protective arm sleeves for long Indian summer rides, and a quality cycling cap for café stops and sun cover between efforts.
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Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lightweight |
| Product Type | Cycling Gloves |
| Shipped From | Mumbai, India |
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Why buy from Cobbled Climbs
- 100% genuine — exclusive Indian distributor for Lightweight
- Free delivery on orders above Rs. 2,500
- Cash on delivery available nationwide
- 7-day easy returns
- Shipped from Mumbai
- Expert advice — built for Indian cycling conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Santini TDF Grand Depart Lille Gloves best used for?
These gloves are best suited for road cycling — group rides, sportives, and long-distance efforts. The lightweight, breathable construction makes them particularly practical in India's warm conditions, where grip on sweaty bar tape and vibration damping on rough road surfaces around Pune or Delhi's outskirts become genuinely important over 60 km or more.
How does Santini glove sizing run, and what size should Indian riders order?
Santini gloves run to European hand circumference standards, which can feel slightly narrow for Indian riders with wider palms. Measure around the widest part of your palm in centimetres and size up if you fall between measurements. Available in S/M, M, L, and XL — when in doubt, the larger size gives a more comfortable fit on long rides.
Will these gloves hold up in India's heat and monsoon humidity?
The lightweight performance fabrics are designed for warm, humid riding conditions — exactly what you face in Chennai, Hyderabad, or Mumbai through most of the year. Breathability and sweat management are built into the construction. For heavy monsoon downpours, these are not waterproof, but they dry quickly and maintain grip even when damp.
How do these compare to standard unbranded cycling gloves?
Compared to generic cycling gloves, the Santini TDF edition uses fabrics developed for professional racing — better sweat management, more precise fit around the palm and fingers, and construction that holds up through repeated washing. The Tour de France Grand Depart colourway also carries collector appeal. At Rs. 3,150, you are paying for verified quality, not just branding.
Is the Rs. 3,150 price worth it, and what warranty applies in India?
At Rs. 3,150, these are mid-to-premium priced cycling gloves for the Indian market and represent genuine value for a Tour de France official edition from a brand with 60 years of professional race heritage. Cobbled Climbs is an authorised Santini retailer — all products are 100% genuine. Free delivery applies on orders above Rs. 2,500, and cash on delivery is available nationwide.
Why pay full price when loyalty pays back?
Club House rewards you for every purchase — up to 5% cashback, 100 bonus points to start, birthday rewards, and early access to limited drops. It’s our way of saying thanks for riding with us.
Shipping:
We ship all orders within 48 hours, excluding Sundays and public holidays. Delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days depending on your location.
Returns:
If your item arrives damaged, incorrect, or doesn’t fit, you may request a return within 7 days of delivery. Email us at support@cobbledclimbs.com with your order details. Items must be unused and returned in original packaging with all tags and labels intact.
Sale Item Guidelines:
Products purchased on sale are final sale and not eligible for return or exchange. Please double-check sizing, fit, and product details before purchasing.
Please note:
We follow a no money refund policy. Eligible returns are offered store credit or exchange only.
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Earn up to Rs. 157.50 cashback with Club House
TDF Grand Depart Lille Gloves
Earn up to Rs. 157.50 cashback with Club House
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What We Reach For
When the ride calls, we don’t think twice. A jersey that’s made to move. A computer that knows the way. A care kit that keeps it all running smooth. These are the pieces we reach for — ride after ride.
