Alpinestars Drop 6.0 MTB Gloves
A light, cool summer MTB glove with good bar feel and little protection.
We bought Alpinestars Men's F-Lite Gloves, Medium, Abyss Blue/Acid Yellow. It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. The Drop 6.0 is Alpinestars' current lightweight, full finger mountain bike glove, the closest match to the discontinued F-Lite.
The short version
- Trail and enduro riders in warm weather
- Riders who want maximum feel at the bar and brake levers
- You ride in cold or wet conditions
- You want padded palms or knuckle armor
- You rely on a nose wipe on the thumb
What owners like
- Light, slim and cool in summer
- Strong bar feel thanks to the thin palm
- Plain styling and an easy strap closure
Common complaints
- No terry cloth nose wipe on the thumb
- Shallow webbing between thumb and forefinger can strain seams on longer fingered hands
- Little padding or knuckle protection for crash prone riding
Based on Themes come from the road.cc test review, the Alpinestars product page and the RevZilla listing with its size chart. No owner forum threads on this glove could be read..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
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What it does
A thin, vented full finger mountain bike glove with a mesh back and suede palm, reviewed here in place of the discontinued Alpinestars F-Lite.
- Thin, light fabric for a close fit and feel at the levers
- Perforated palm and mesh back for airflow in hot weather
- Suede palm for grip, with an extra patch where the hand often hits the ground
- Single strap closure at the wrist
- Touchscreen fingertips for using a phone without removing the glove
A good choice for warm weather trail and enduro riding if you want close bar feel and plenty of airflow. The trade-offs are that there is no soft nose wipe on the thumb, the thin build offers little padding or impact protection, and riders with longer fingers may find the thumb webbing shallow.
How it compares
Specs
- Use
- Mountain biking, optimized for enduro, per the maker
- Back
- Breathable stretch mesh
- Palm
- Perforated synthetic suede with an abrasion patch on the outer edge
- Closure
- Hook and loop strap on the back of the hand
- Fingertips
- Touchscreen compatible
- Sizes
- XS to 3XL on the maker's site; medium fits about 8 to 8.5 in hand circumference per RevZilla's chart
- Colors
- Black, Atlantic and mid blue at the maker
Worth knowing
- Thin construction with no knuckle armor, so it offers limited protection in a crash.
Questions
What replaced the Alpinestars F-Lite glove?
Alpinestars no longer lists the F-Lite. The Drop 6.0 is its current lightweight full finger MTB glove.
How do Alpinestars Drop 6.0 gloves fit?
Close and slim. road.cc found the thumb webbing shallow for longer fingers, so measure your hand against the size chart.
Are they touchscreen compatible?
Yes, the fingertips work with phone screens.
Are they good for hot weather?
Yes. The mesh back and perforated palm are built for airflow, and road.cc found them cool in summer.
Sources
- road.cc: Alpinestars Drop 6.0 glove review
- Alpinestars: Drop 6.0 Gloves
- RevZilla: Alpinestars Drop 6.0 MTB Gloves
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.