Gloves

secretsam

My DHB gloves never fitted properly and are falling apart, so need some nice warm-ish gloves, preferably with reflective bits and not too expensive - will use the end of winter sales to pick up a bargain

Recommendations please!

lost_in_thought

Can heartily recommend Castelli gloves - the Max Due are excellent, however wiggle don't seem to have them on sale like they did last year... I don't know that I'd pay £36 for them.

DonDaddyD

Gore Windstopper, £40 ones.

Keep in mind that 'Windstopper' is just a word and not a statement of quality (as comfy as the gloves are they're only good for weather above 5-7degrees and certainly not if there is rain or 'wind').

Still, because the gloves say Gore (Windstopper) everyone else will think two things:

1). You've got money and have spent it on 'the best'.

2). You must be warm and comfy because your gloves are 'Gore Windstopper's'.

cee

DonDaddyD wrote:

Gore Windstopper, £40 ones.

Keep in mind that 'Windstopper' is just a word and not a statement of quality (as comfy as the gloves are they're only good for weather above 5-7degrees and certainly not if there is rain or 'wind').

Still, because the gloves say Gore (Windstopper) everyone else will think two things:

1). You've got money and have spent it on 'the best'.

2). You must be warm and comfy because your gloves are 'Gore Windstopper's'.

these ones? http://www.gorebikewear.co.uk/remote/Sa ... 722558058A

I have some and found they are too hot above 5degrees.....but last year I just used my summer gloves all year and didn't feel like i needed more heat, so maybe just some folk have colder hands than others.

A friend of mine has very cold mitts...even with big clip on bar muffs that he uses.

essex-commuter

I bought my current Winter gloves from Decathlon, they were £18 and to be honest are the best gloves I have ever owned...and i've been through a few over the years. They have various types, mine are the ones with a type of lycra wrist to them, nice and snug on a Winter morning under my jacket. They are comfortable, have good grip on the bars, look good, have a 'snot patch' (!) and have reflective patches and piping on them.

R_T_A

I'm still on the search for the perfect (for me) winter glove.

Things that I think are important for gloves:
- windstopper, as I get joint pain when it's cold
- quick drying for a comfortable journey home
- hard wearing on the palm/thumb
- not too thick
- bit of padding on the palm (nice to have)
- snot wipe (nice to have)

I've used Gore Xenon Windstoppers for all but deepest winter and they're great. In fact I used them for all but June/July because I liked them so much:
http://www.gorebikewear.co.uk/remote/Satellite/PROD_GWXENN?landingid=1212722558058A#

They were so good I decided to get some Gore Tool gloves for winter, and have been really disappointed (bulky, not very warm; wore through quickly):
http://www.gorebikewear.co.uk/remote/Satellite/PROD_GTOOLP?landingid=1212722558058A

I'm considering getting an oversized pair of Xenons and using inners.

secretsam

R_T_A wrote:

Things that I think are important for gloves:
- windstopper, as I get joint pain when it's cold
- quick drying for a comfortable journey home
- hard wearing on the palm/thumb
- not too thick
- bit of padding on the palm (nice to have)
- snot wipe (nice to have)

Am seeking just this combination of attributes. £40 for a pair of gloves is a lot of dosh, was thinking more £20-25, my ride isn't that long but I do like having the right kit that works

Aguila

Ground Effect Chipolatas.

you have to wait for the post from NZ but they are fab and I think less than £20. They are not waterproof but keep water at bay quite well. Breathable and warm, good reviews.

http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/reviews/p ... &style=CHI

leedsmjh

Ribble have got the Endura Tundra Winter Gloves for ~ £11 at the moment

They are definately warm and have lots of reflective bits

Stevo_666

Sealskinz MTB gloves work for me - waterproof, windproof and have reflective bits. Also have a long-ish cuff and good velcro closure to keep the rain from getting up your sleeves. About £25 from memory.

Gussio

leedsmjh wrote:

Ribble have got the Endura Tundra Winter Gloves for ~ £11 at the moment

They are definately warm and have lots of reflective bits

I have Sealskinz merino gloves, which are OK but no reflectors. The other night I was following somebody wearing the Endura gloves and the reflective strips stood out well enough that I asked about the brand at the traffic lights. Would buy a pair.

All academic because it will be warm, sunny and Spring soon..... 8)

soy_sauce

£20

Altura Thermatretch Glove

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLqrymode.a4p?f_ProductID=8690&f_FullProductVersion=1&f_SupersetQRY=C298&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c003156c003157c003636c003637

il_principe

lost_in_thought wrote:

Can heartily recommend Castelli gloves - the Max Due are excellent, however wiggle don't seem to have them on sale like they did last year... I don't know that I'd pay £36 for them.

+1 I have a lovely warm pair - no idea which ones as they are a few years old, but they are super warm and kept my hands dry last night, and were completely dry when I went to put them on this am. Worth ever penny.

fatherted

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... r-gel-9015

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/cycle-clo ... loves.html

tgotb

Altura Night Vision gloves, around £20 from Evans IIRC. I thought they'd be cheap and nasty, but they've actually lasted really well, and are super-comfy. They come with a pair of inner gloves; outers on their own are fine down to about freezing, with the inners they were cosy down to -5.

Whatever you get, make sure they're not too tight; better slightly too big than slightly too small. Tight gloves will reduce your circulation => cold hands...

El Diego

essex-commuter wrote:

I bought my current Winter gloves from Decathlon, they were £18 and to be honest are the best gloves I have ever owned...and i've been through a few over the years. They have various types, mine are the ones with a type of lycra wrist to them, nice and snug on a Winter morning under my jacket. They are comfortable, have good grip on the bars, look good, have a 'snot patch' (!) and have reflective patches and piping on them.

I got a pair of those for Xmas and have to say they are miles better than my Sealskinz, which whilst waterproof are not warm enough.

NGale

my gloves...a pair of summer weight motorcycling gloves for during the winter months. keeps my hands warm, they're padded and the leather palms on them means if I fall off little or no damage to my hands.

cost, £25

Canny Jock

And whatever you get, stick them on a radiator for 30 mins before you leave, makes a big difference!

rjsterry

Canny Jock wrote:

And whatever you get, stick them on a radiator for 30 mins before you leave, makes a big difference!

+1 Always disappointed when I forget to do this.

RufusA

Aguila wrote:

Ground Effect Chipolatas.

you have to wait for the post from NZ but they are fab and I think less than £20. They are not waterproof but keep water at bay quite well. Breathable and warm, good reviews.

I like most of the Ground Effect gear, and live in their merino tops but despite having high hopes I find the Chipolatas disappointing.

They are made in China rather than NZ, so clock up the air miles getting to you!

I ordered a medium based on their sizing recommendation, but whilst it fits around the hand, the fingers are too short when curled around the bars. Sadly I didn't discover this until I used them in earnest which was too late to return them!

The internal seams are very bulky such that they irritate my fingertips, possibly exasperated by the short fingers. I find my middle fingertips end up numb after only a few miles into the ride (not sure whether due to cold, or seam pressure).

The gloves are all black with a few grey bits which is reasonably stylish. BUT there is no reflective bits on them, so useless for signalling at night! Finally there is no snot wipe on them either, which is a shame.

So I can't recommend them!

Rufus.

mrchrispy

just started with a pair of sealskinz 'all weather' gloves and very nice they are to.

Wallace1492

down to -3C mt DHB and Sealkinz are fine, but below that they get a little chilly. Tried my Gore Ski Gloves at -5C and found them too warm, and a little too thick for easy gear changes.

Still trying to get the perfect pair!!

Aguila

RufusA wrote:

Aguila wrote:

Ground Effect Chipolatas.

you have to wait for the post from NZ but they are fab and I think less than £20. They are not waterproof but keep water at bay quite well. Breathable and warm, good reviews.

I like most of the Ground Effect gear, and live in their merino tops but despite having high hopes I find the Chipolatas disappointing.

They are made in China rather than NZ, so clock up the air miles getting to you!

I ordered a medium based on their sizing recommendation, but whilst it fits around the hand, the fingers are too short when curled around the bars. Sadly I didn't discover this until I used them in earnest which was too late to return them!

The internal seams are very bulky such that they irritate my fingertips, possibly exasperated by the short fingers. I find my middle fingertips end up numb after only a few miles into the ride (not sure whether due to cold, or seam pressure).

The gloves are all black with a few grey bits which is reasonably stylish. BUT there is no reflective bits on them, so useless for signalling at night! Finally there is no snot wipe on them either, which is a shame.

So I can't recommend them!

Rufus.

You must have a different year's to mine. Mine have a reflective strip down the little finger so they really stand out on indicating. The whole palm of mine is nice grippy material and the back is fleecy so ideal for snot/sweat.

As for the fit, well mine fit like a glove