BreezeBlockers Hand Fairings

SamWise1972

Anyone seen these? Great idea, but all the pictures show them fitted to the flats of drop bars. There's no way I'm riding in cold weather with my hands in those, and the need to pull my hands out and move them to the levers. I don't like riding the flats in traffic anyway. Is it beyond the wit of man to design them to go over brake levers? They seem like they could have been a really good idea. I suppose if you have interruptor levers on the flats they might be ok.

http://www.breezeblockers.com/

Butterd2

Saw them at the bike show and thought they looked awful, would rather have cold hands. (don't call me vain tho)

_Brun_

Can I get one for my face?

soundninjauk

_Brun_ wrote:

Can I get one for my face?

I'd settle for just my ears.

SamWise72

Full face motorcycle helmet FTW.

SamWise72

I'm thinking seriously about building a permanent snow bike, which might feature these as well as stuoidly knobbly/studded tyres. Sice I've sold my car, I have little option but to cycle in all weathers. Trouble is, given the nature of my travel, it probably needs to be a folder, and I'd be unwilling to forego the handiness of my Brommie. Perhaps one ride on the ice with it will persuade me? If I got my spare Downtube back, that would make a great snow bike.

gbsahne001

maybe for the feet though, trying anything at this point to stop cold feet

Clarion

They are crap.

Saw them & examined them at the Bike Show.

Don't waste your money on crap.

essex-commuter

I also saw them at the bike show, I initially thought it was a bra fitted to the handlebars.

I guess they would be banned in time trialling.

Can't see this 'innovation' going anywhere to be honest.

langster

I use something similar, called windproof gloves. Don't waste your cash.

Ginjafro

Brun said

Can I get one for my face?

Can I get one for my nob?

EKE_38BPM

I too saw them at the bike show and had a laugh at them with a few other people.

They look crap and faddy. Buy good gloves instead and that way you can use them on other bikes or (and this bit is really clever) when you're not on a bike at all!

SamWise72

Gloves. Is there anything they can't do?

Jimbo 555

Some of these comments are a bit harsh just like the weather at the moment!

I actually bought a pair of AeroShields at the Cycle Show. I have to say I have been commuting to work 25 miles a day for years. I have tried every pair of gloves going and non have kept me as warm as the Aeroshields. I was a little concerned about riding with my hands on the tops, but soon got used to it.

I personally think they are a great British Invention and can't believe it has taken so long for them to be made. Equally the foot shield is just as effective underneath an existing overshoe.

Anything to help with this bloody weather!

notsoblue

Jimbo 555 wrote:

Some of these comments are a bit harsh just like the weather at the moment!

I actually bought a pair of AeroShields at the Cycle Show. I have to say I have been commuting to work 25 miles a day for years. I have tried every pair of gloves going and non have kept me as warm as the Aeroshields. I was a little concerned about riding with my hands on the tops, but soon got used to it.

I personally think they are a great British Invention and can't believe it has taken so long for them to be made. Equally the foot shield is just as effective underneath an existing overshoe.

Anything to help with this bloody weather!

So which cup size did you go for?

lost_in_thought

notsoblue wrote:

Jimbo 555 wrote:

Some of these comments are a bit harsh just like the weather at the moment!

I actually bought a pair of AeroShields at the Cycle Show. I have to say I have been commuting to work 25 miles a day for years. I have tried every pair of gloves going and non have kept me as warm as the Aeroshields. I was a little concerned about riding with my hands on the tops, but soon got used to it.

I personally think they are a great British Invention and can't believe it has taken so long for them to be made. Equally the foot shield is just as effective underneath an existing overshoe.

Anything to help with this bloody weather!

So which cup size did you go for?

And where do you work? :P

andy83

lost_in_thought wrote:

notsoblue wrote:

Jimbo 555 wrote:

Some of these comments are a bit harsh just like the weather at the moment!

I actually bought a pair of AeroShields at the Cycle Show. I have to say I have been commuting to work 25 miles a day for years. I have tried every pair of gloves going and non have kept me as warm as the Aeroshields. I was a little concerned about riding with my hands on the tops, but soon got used to it.

I personally think they are a great British Invention and can't believe it has taken so long for them to be made. Equally the foot shield is just as effective underneath an existing overshoe.

Anything to help with this bloody weather!

So which cup size did you go for?

And where do you work? :P

+1 was thinking exactly the same, first post defending company, hmmmm

dilemna

andy83 wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

notsoblue wrote:

Jimbo 555 wrote:

Some of these comments are a bit harsh just like the weather at the moment!

I actually bought a pair of AeroShields at the Cycle Show. I have to say I have been commuting to work 25 miles a day for years. I have tried every pair of gloves going and non have kept me as warm as the Aeroshields. I was a little concerned about riding with my hands on the tops, but soon got used to it.

I personally think they are a great British Invention and can't believe it has taken so long for them to be made. Equally the foot shield is just as effective underneath an existing overshoe.

Anything to help with this bloody weather!

So which cup size did you go for?

And where do you work? :P

+1 was thinking exactly the same, first post defending company, hmmmm

++1.

BreezeBlockers

Funny though, as this feedback was also posted to the BreezeBlockers website from a genuine customer! Post below was also from bike radar! All are interesting comments and we value any feedback!

Interestingly there is a professional product review from a Polish magazine that can be accessed through the BreezeBlockers Facebook page. May be have a look!?

WWJD
Posted Mon 11 Oct, 5:49 pm UTC Flag as inappropriate
How does the song go, 'they all laughed at Wilbur and his brother'?

Well, you all laugh at the appearance of these but come winter I would suggest you'll be seriously considering them. As a northern-based cyclist myself (one with circulation that would make a snake chilly) I know fine well the awful winter temperatures which besmirch my training rides. Moreover, as someone who is looking to get into racing next season I see my winter miles on the road this off-season as absolutely essential if I'm to have any chance of sticking it. Being cold has, for me, a very negative affect. So does 3 pairs of gloves on my handling ability.

I'm happy to say I've purchased a pair of BreezeBlockers to give them a go, and having actually read the website and the research that has clearly gone into the product, hope my purchase will be justified in the coming months. Even a tenner for the cheaper ones is worth a punt for the prospect of toasty hands.

I would hasten to add these are about as dangerous as riding in the winter on the roads of the North East, or being clipped into a bike for that matter.

Anyway, laugh all you want. I'm going to be with Wilbur and his brother - warm hands and all.

jonginge

Which is all fine and I can see how they would be of benefit. However, I'm not riding on the tops in traffic or with the potential for ice on the roads...

essex-commuter

JonGinge wrote:

However, I'm not riding on the tops in traffic or with the potential for ice on the roads...

....with them encapsulated in a fairing device that will hinder me accessing the brakes even more.

SamWise72

I would, but only with cross-tops in place.

lost_in_thought

I can see how they're a good idea, but I think they should only really be marketed for flat-bar bikes in their current design.

They don't look like a viable addition to drop bars at all.

BreezeBlockers

lost_in_thought wrote:

I can see how they're a good idea, but I think they should only really be marketed for flat-bar bikes in their current design.

They don't look like a viable addition to drop bars at all.

Just keeping you all informed as it is an interesting topic! Our flat bar design will be available form January.

Our updated website (soon to go live) will hopefully answer some of the concerns that you might have about the products too.

We will leave you all to debate to yours hearts content - Best wishes!!

lost_in_thought

BreezeBlockers wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

I can see how they're a good idea, but I think they should only really be marketed for flat-bar bikes in their current design.

They don't look like a viable addition to drop bars at all.

Just keeping you all informed as it is an interesting topic! Our flat bar design will be available form January.

Our updated website (soon to go live) will hopefully answer some of the concerns that you might have about the products too.

We will leave you all to debate to yours hearts content - Best wishes!!

So... the current design is only for drop bars? But doesn't allow you to ride on the hoods or the drops?

:?

BreezeBlockers

lost_in_thought wrote:

BreezeBlockers wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

I can see how they're a good idea, but I think they should only really be marketed for flat-bar bikes in their current design.

They don't look like a viable addition to drop bars at all.

Just keeping you all informed as it is an interesting topic! Our flat bar design will be available form January.

Our updated website (soon to go live) will hopefully answer some of the concerns that you might have about the products too.

We will leave you all to debate to yours hearts content - Best wishes!!

So... the current design is only for drop bars? But doesn't allow you to ride on the hoods or the drops?

:?

People who have used the products for dropped handle bars find that their hands can get too hot when riding on the tops so they alternate between different positions. When your hands are cold you put them behind the shields and when they are hot or you need the brakes/ change gear you bring them out. It takes a little getting used to - but no different to attaching cleats for the first time!

We will be at the London Bike show in January - come along and test them out for yourselves! Don't take our word for it!

Mike Healey

It was difficult to carve a hand-shaped hole out of them after I knicked them off the local building site but I managed it eventually. Not very aerodynamic tho'.

Well, I got fed up of waiting for the inevitable