About The 100% Cognito Smart Shock Gloves - Black, Full Finger

The 100% Cognito is a full-finger warm-weather mountain bike glove with D3O knuckle protection. That combination is the reason it exists: most vented summer gloves give up impact protection entirely. 100% describes the D3O knuckles as its highest level of impact protection on a glove.

Everything else is built for airflow and movement. The palm is a perforated single-layer Clarino palm, chosen for airflow and comfort with no padding at all, and the top hand is a 4-way stretch fabric that 100% also credits with abrasion resistance. Mesh finger gussets add mobility and wick moisture, a thumb overlay is there specifically to reduce blisters, and an adjustable TPR wrist closure with hook-and-loop backing sets the fit behind an embossed neoprene cuff.

Who It's For

  • Trail and enduro riders who want knuckle protection in a hot-weather glove
  • Riders in warm conditions who need the airflow of a perforated palm
  • Riders who prefer an unpadded single-layer palm for lever feel
  • Riders who use a phone or head unit mid-ride, since the glove is touchscreen compatible
  • Look at an insulated glove for cold-weather riding; there is none here and the palm is deliberately perforated

What to Look For

  • The title names one color and the listing stocks four. Black, orange/black, red/black and yellow/black all appear across sizes small through 2X-Large, so check the variant you are selecting. Knuckle armor changes how a glove fits over the back of the hand, so if you are between sizes, judge it with your fingers wrapped around a grip.
  • Warm weather is the design brief, not a side effect. The season is listed as warm weather with no insulation, and the palm is perforated. That is why it breathes, and it is also why it will feel thin on a cold morning.
  • Protection is at the knuckles only. The D3O sits at the knuckles and the palm carries no padding. This is a glove for hand impacts against bar, brush and rock, not a substitute for a wrist or palm protector.

Key Features

D3O knuckles. D3O at the knuckles is what separates the Cognito from a plain summer glove. Knuckles are the part of the hand that meets a tree, a rock or your own bar in a crash, and armoring them is what keeps a rider's hands out on the bar in tight, wooded trail.

Palm. The perforated single-layer Clarino palm does two jobs. One layer keeps lever feel direct with no padding in the way, and the perforation moves air through the palm, where a glove gets sweaty and starts to slip on the grip.

Fit, closure and details. The 4-way stretch top hand moves with the hand and adds abrasion resistance, and mesh finger gussets open up the space between the fingers while wicking moisture out of it. The thumb overlay reinforces the spot where a glove usually wears through and a rider usually blisters. An embossed neoprene cuff with an adjustable TPR wrist closure lets you set the wrist tight enough that the knuckle armor stays where it should, and the glove is touchscreen compatible.

Rider Intent Summary

  • Biggest strengths: D3O knuckle protection alongside a perforated palm and mesh gussets, so the protection does not cost you ventilation.
  • Tradeoffs: nothing for cold weather, no palm padding, and a knuckle piece that adds a little bulk over the back of the hand.
  • What makes it different: the pairing itself. Impact-rated knuckles on a glove whose palm is perforated for airflow is an unusual mix in the full-finger warm-weather category.

Victory's Take

Victory Bicycle Studio recommends knuckle protection more often than riders expect, because hands take hits on wooded trails that nothing else on the bike protects. This is our answer for riders who would otherwise skip it in summer heat, and we would have you try it over a grip to confirm the armor sits flat with the hand wrapped.

Specifications

  • Finger Style: Full Finger
  • Season: Warm Weather
  • Touch Screen Compatible: Yes
  • Gender/Age: Men's, Unisex
  • Color: Black, Orange/Black, Red/Black, Yellow/Black
  • Padding: None
  • Size: 2X-Large, Large, Medium, Small, X-Large
  • Insulation Type: None
  • Defined Color: Black, Orange, Red, Yellow

What you get

100% Cognito Smart Shock Gloves - Black Full Finger Small

100%

100% Cognito Smart Shock Gloves - Black, Full Finger

Regular price $39.50 USD
Sale price $39.50 USD Regular price $39.50 USD

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the bike packaged and how long does delivery take?

All bikes are securely packaged to ensure that damage doesn't occur during shipping. All parts of the bike are padded and if needed, zip tied to minimize or eliminate movement inside the box. Once a bike is handed to the shipping company (usually Fedex or UPS), depending on your location, delivery will range from 1 day to 8 days. If you do choose the option for Professional Assembly or White Glove Delivery, this can add anywhere from 2 days to 5 days to the lead time.

Can I finance the purchase of my new bike?

Yes.  Simply select the Shop Pay Installments option which will allow you to buy now and pay later.  Shop Pay Installments is powered by Affirm.  If you would like to determine your spending limit, simply download the Shop app or the Affirm app on your smartphone and after you create an account on one of these apps, the app will let you know what is your spending limit.

Can I return the bike if it doesn't suit my needs?

Our return process is as follows. The customer is responsible for the return label ($150). Once the returned bike arrives at our warehouse, our team will inspect it and make sure it is in new condition and undamaged. Once we verify, we will process the return and issue a refund to the original payment method on file. To clarify the amount refunded, it would just be the amount of the bike (and tax if applicable) less the $150 shipping label that we provided, but the original shipping is not refunded. So if the original bike cost $4,500 and shipping was $150 (so you paid $4,650), you would be refunded $4,350 (the $4,500 less $150 for the return label) assuming the bike was returned in new and un-used condition and within the 30 day return period.

What does the warranty of my new bike or product cover and what is the warranty period?

Depending on the bike or any product, different companies have different warranty policies.  If you do ever have an issue with your bike or any product, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will assist with any warranty issues and clarify the warranty for the affected product.

Can I have my bike serviced at any bike shop?

Typically, to avoid any issues with your warranty, you should bring your bike to a certified mechanic or bike store for that bike (i.e. if you have a Trek bicycle, you should bring the bike to be serviced to a local bike store that is an authorized Trek dealer).  If you need assistance, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we can direct you to a certified dealer of your bike.

Do you ship bikes internationally?

We unfortunately do not ship bikes outside of the 48 contiguous states of the United States. We do recommend for international customers to open (or use a current account) account with a freight forwarding company. If you use a freight forwarding company located in the U.S., make sure to put your billing address for a dedicated credit card as the same address as the freight forwarder so that you don't have any credit card or payment method issues).

Once you do this, simply place an order with us and we can ship to the U.S. address as long as the credit card doesn't get rejected. Once the freight forwarder has the box/order/shipment, you would instruct them to then ship to you in your home country and they would charge you their own shipping charge to ship to your international address.

Do you offer free shipping?

We do offer free shipping on non-bike orders over $100. We do not offer free shipping for bicycles unless it is a one time promotion. Generally, bike shipping will cost $150 and that covers just the shipping of the bike with no assembly. If you were to bring that bike to your local mechanic or bike store, you would pay them their assembly fee. If you choose our Professional Assembly option for $200, our service technicians would assemble the bike before shipping and then re-pack the bike safely for transit. When you receive the bike you would attach the front wheel, attach the seatpost/saddle, and raise the handlebars and clamp them. Those three items do have to be detached to minimize or eliminate the chance of damage in transit.

How much does shipping cost?

For orders of parts, accessories, apparel, etc. on orders under $100, shipping is a flat rate of $9.99. Regular bike shipping without assembly is $150, bike shipping with Professional Assembly is an additional $200 (so $350 in total which includes the $150 of regular shipping). Our White Glove Delivery option is $699 and that will cover the assembly of the bike and our White Glove Delivery partner delivering your dream bike to your front door, ready to ride!

How can I track my order?

When you place your online order, you will receive an instantaneous email update with your order number and order details, and shortly after, you will receive a follow up order email with the tracking number for your order.  If you still need assistance with your order, feel free to email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will respond asap.

What happens if my package arrives damaged?

If your package arrives damaged, email online@victorybicyclestudio.com with pictures of all angles of the box and pictures of the damaged product and we will work with you to either send a new replacement asap and coordinate return (or re-imburse you for labor or costs incurred to fix the issue at your local bike store).

Are pedals included with the bike?

If you do not see pedals in the bullet point product specs on the product page, the bike does not come equipped with pedals.  Many manufacturers do not spec bikes with pedals, so they are often purchased separately.

If I only pay the $150 for bike shipping, can I assemble the bike on my own?

Victory Bicycle Studio highly recommends that you bring your bike to your local certified bike store for the brand of the bike that you purchased. If you do attempt to assemble the bike and damage occurs, this may result in your warranty not being honored. For that reason, we do highly recommend to select our Professional Assembly option for $299.