Winter gloves recommendations

batch78

Pair of these myself, bit bulky but haven't had cold hands yet. http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C1015

jedster

I have the DHB "waterproof" ones - cheap, warm, confortable, good reflective bits - not remotely waterproof of course but hey, I'm not that naive.

J

giltkid

I have some Specialized gloves and some cheapo Aldi ones - I actually prefer the Aldi ones - both warm and rain proof

Jay dubbleU

Marmot amphibians - close fitting warm and waterproof - not designed as bike gloves but the do have some padding on the palm

Kieran_Burns

I was investigating the properties of the nightvision gloves on the way homes tonight and found the cold protection is significantly LESS on the palms.

The backs of the gloves are great for heat retention, but i found if was on the bar extensions (flat bar) for any time, my palms grew cold and the fingertips started to tingle.

Just something I thought I'd pass for folks...

gtvlusso

Probike kit (www.probikekit.com) home brew cheapies - lasted me 3 years and have stayed water proof. Really well lined too, a bit too well lined in fact.

£4 pair of "Thinsulate" gloves from an Army surplus store have been wonderful too.

Otherwise it is mitts for me in the summer months - again PBK mitts and Sidi mitts.

Surf-Matt

Altura Night Visions - waterproof, breathable, warm, about £35.

They do everything required of a winter glove.

greg66_tri_v2.0

Two winters of Planet-X's £15 windproof gloves was as much as they could take. They've disintegrated. Good while they lasted, but I like gloves, not scraps.

Picked up last year's Assos three glove system in teh LBS, reduced to clear* before this year's [innovative/overpriced/over engineered model] arrived.

Good so far. I've used the glove and the glove+inner glove combo. Warm & breathable & waterproof. Good grip on the palms and fingers too. Not yet tried the lobster outer glove.



*And I had a credit note from the LBS that was burning a hole in my pocket. Honest.

always_tyred

Surf-Matt wrote:

Altura Night Visions - waterproof, breathable, warm, about £35.

They do everything required of a winter glove.

I have these. Too warm, soak up water like a sponge, the gel has actually flowed into a daft shape and the insulation has shifted around so that my finger tips now get gold.

I've not even used them that often because its not usually cold enough. Total over-engineered rubbish.

Surf-Matt

Whereas I wear them any day it's under 8 degrees and find them very good...

always_tyred

Surf-Matt wrote:

Whereas I wear them any day it's under 8 degrees and find them very good...

8 degrees is still shorts and t-shirts up here.

I think they are overpriced as well.

Out of curiosity are you a mtb-er or a roadie? - I wonder if the gel pads are better disposed for flat bar use.

Surf-Matt

An MTBer with flat bars riding and XC MTB. Might make a difference?

Underscore

Always Tyred wrote:

Surf-Matt wrote:

Whereas I wear them any day it's under 8 degrees and find them very good...

8 degrees is still shorts and t-shirts up here.

I think they are overpriced as well.

Out of curiosity are you a mtb-er or a roadie? - I wonder if the gel pads are better disposed for flat bar use.

FWIW, I commute predominantly on a flat-bar road bike (starting shopping for a drop-bar bike now since I managed to get work to sign up to cyclescheme) and I would assume that these gloves are aimed at flat-bar riders. Just look at where the reflective bits are - they're facing on-coming traffic on flat-bars; pointing towards the hedge if you're on the hoods.

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always_tyred

Surf-Matt wrote:

An MTBer with flat bars riding and XC MTB. Might make a difference?

Possibly - although I don't think that the gel should flow permanently into the shape of my bars anyway.

I'm still disappointed with them. And I'll put up with the odd smell that eventually comes from Sealskinz instead.

Surf-Matt

Sometimes stuff works for some people and not for others. That's why I try not to slate anything unless a lot of people are doing the same.

I find cheapish clothing generally does the job just as well for cycling as flashy stuff.
I've got lots of high end walking/hiking kit and only buy the best wetsuits for surfing so am not afraid to spend a bit - but only if there are benefits.

Easy for some to think that unless you are head to toe in Gore/**insert overpriced brand here** then you are lacking. I disagree.

always_tyred

Surf-Matt wrote:

Sometimes stuff works for some people and not for others. That's why I try not to slate anything unless a lot of people are doing the same.

Yes but if everyone did that, what would happen? We'd all be wondering what people really thought, and privately annoyed that no one told us not to buy that pair of white cycling shorts.....

edhornby

this morning I used a pair of Decathlon cheapie ski gloves that I had knocking around in the cupboard, cost me £5 at the time

they were a winner ! warm and not sweaty, adn will be bone dry if it were wet I'd guess

biondino

That reminds me - I should get out my motorbike gloves, and see if they're more comfortable and convenient than my Enduras. I wore them last year a few times and they weren't perfect but they were certainly warm.

lost_in_thought

On really cold days on the old commuter, I used to go for my snowboarding mittens - they separated out your fingers inside the mitten.

So warm.

Slightly detrimental to braking on the newer bike though :shock:

m0scs

I have some of these.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Endur ... 360020533/

Only had to wear them once this year so far, during the freezing rain on Tuesday.

They kept my hands warm and dry, something I cant say for the rest of my body that day.

The only problem with these gloves is that the cuff is short so you have to wear them under your jacket.

They have close fitting fingers and have a really nice feel to them.

I also have some Altura Thermastretch gloves which are very warm but not waterproof.

I chop and change according to the weather.

biondino

Moscs, those are exactly the ones I have and I'm not all that keen! I agree they're close fitting but that might be because I needed the next size up (or, more likely, a kind of half size since I am usually too small for "large" when it comes to gloves). And they really are a bit too stiff - perhaps this will go away with more wear. And - I noticed this morning - the grippy stuff is already coming off my gear-changing finger! I think because they're MTB-specific I might be being unrealistic in my complaints, though.

m0scs

biondino wrote:

Moscs, those are exactly the ones I have and I'm not all that keen! I agree they're close fitting but that might be because I needed the next size up (or, more likely, a kind of half size since I am usually too small for "large" when it comes to gloves). And they really are a bit too stiff - perhaps this will go away with more wear. And - I noticed this morning - the grippy stuff is already coming off my gear-changing finger! I think because they're MTB-specific I might be being unrealistic in my complaints, though.

Hi

I wore these most of last year on the mtb and not had any problem with them except the velcro tongue has started to fray a bit and they are looking a tad tatty. I wore them alot off the bike as well in the winter so they have had some good wear.

They are a tightish fit and take a bit of getting used to, also Endura stuff comes up stupidly small. I end up having to get a size larger with their clothing than with other manufacturers. Must be manufactures in Italy!

I may be in the market for a new pair of water proof gloves soon. I think you are right though you need to try this stuff on before you buy.

Luckilly I live very near to http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/ so I can go up there and try stuff on.

andrewc3142

For wet but warm Sealskinz. For cold (wet or dry) Gore Countdown.