Recommend me some gloves please

Harry B
Harry B Posts: 1,239
edited March 2010 in The bottom bracket
They need to be fairly warm, no velcro (catches on my jerseys), at least partially waterproof and visible in the dark.

I know the Assos one's are probably the ones to go for and I already have bib tights and a pair of shorts so I know how good their gear is but I can't bring myself to pay 70 quid for a pair of gloves, I just can't do it!
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  • Aggieboy
    Aggieboy Posts: 3,996
    These fit all your criteria H :wink:



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  • nicensleazy
    nicensleazy Posts: 2,310
    :lol::lol:
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Try Beginners section, or Bike Buyers Guide... :roll:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • Harry B
    Harry B Posts: 1,239
    Thansk for that Aggie. Not sure how warm they will be but at least they are cheaper than Assos.

    Thanks for all your help Hopper. I really appreciate the time you've taken on that. Very useful advice even if I'm not a beginner nor am I looking to buy a bike but very useful all the same.
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  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    Harry B wrote:
    Thansk for that Aggie. Not sure how warm they will be but at least they are cheaper than Assos.

    Thanks for all your help Hopper. I really appreciate the time you've taken on that. Very useful advice even if I'm not a beginner nor am I looking to buy a bike but very useful all the same.

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  • bobtbuilder
    bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    Harry B wrote:
    Thansk for that Aggie. Not sure how warm they will be but at least they are cheaper than Assos.

    Thanks for all your help Hopper. I really appreciate the time you've taken on that. Very useful advice even if I'm not a beginner nor am I looking to buy a bike but very useful all the same.

    Surely the "Road Buying Advice" section was the place for this? I can't see why Hopper was wrong to point this out? Otherwise we might as well lump all the forums toghether. :roll:
  • fnb1
    fnb1 Posts: 591
    My long term personal favourite are dive gloves.

    Keep your hands very warm, not waterprook per-se as they are neoprene, but cheap and durable and reasonable looking too, give decent padding due to the spongy neoprene and give decent grip and feel too (this is a principle feature of their designed use)

    For most of the UK climate 2.5mm will be ample warmth wise, if need warmer go for higher spec or wear a size larger with silk or merino liner gloves for comfort.

    These are the ones I currently use, http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/glv-100-33628363/ at £11.95 they are hard to beat, but I have to say they are too warm on all but the coldest days for me. I only bought these back in Jan due to my last pair of 4mm dive gloves starting to get a bit past it, damn things had only lasted 20 winters! plus use on about 12 ski holidays as my favoured glove for that past-time too

    Only let down is not refelective but that can be solved easily enough if it is vital.

    In the old days before cycling overshoes were available we used to use dive socks in the same way with a hole cut out for the slotted cleat (long before clipless pedals). Still a very budget way of getting very warm overshoes.
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