Warm body - Freezing hands
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Whats the solution in minus 1-2 degrees. I wear some proper winter gloves but my fingers are still frozen. I'm thinking that getting hotter arms might be the answer but i'm eager to hear other peoples experiences. My core is hot so I dont really want to put a full layer on. Will arm warmers help the hands stay warmer? My gloves are Castelli Estremo Gloves which should be up to the job.
Thanks
K.
Thanks
K.
leagues better than cycling gloves 
Struggled with this problem for a while. The solution for me was a pair of sealskin gloves which have two layers inside them and are good on their own for about 3-4 degrees. With a pair of thinsulate fleece gloves over the top. Never had cold hands using that combo. Fingers are thick but it's still easy enough to change gear and brake.
I can't seem to solve the feet problem now though!
I can't seem to solve the feet problem now though!
whatleytom said:
Struggled with this problem for a while. The solution for me was a pair of sealskin gloves which have two layers inside them and are good on their own for about 3-4 degrees. With a pair of thinsulate fleece gloves over the top. Never had cold hands using that combo. Fingers are thick but it's still easy enough to change gear and brake.
I can't seem to solve the feet problem now though!
Overshoes?I can't seem to solve the feet problem now though!
I wear just a normal pair of Endura wind proof gloves, and have never had a problem with cold hands. Similarly, I just wear Mavic over socks, which do a pretty good job of keeping my feet warm.
My head however, that's a different story altogether - I get really horrible pain towards the back of my head, probably an inch or so behind my ears. I already wear a wooly hat, but it doesn't seem to help, so any tips would be greatly appreciated
My head however, that's a different story altogether - I get really horrible pain towards the back of my head, probably an inch or so behind my ears. I already wear a wooly hat, but it doesn't seem to help, so any tips would be greatly appreciated
Edited by Superhoop on Monday 25th February 21:39
Superhoop said:
I wear just a normal pair of Endurance wind proof gloves, and have never had a problem with cold hands. Similarly, I just wear Mavic over socks, which do a pretty good job of keeping my feet warm.
My head however, that's a different story altogether - I get really horrible pain towards the back of my head, probably an inch or so behind my ears. I already wear a wooly hat, but it doesn't seem to help, so any tips would be greatly appreciated
Polar buff over the top My head however, that's a different story altogether - I get really horrible pain towards the back of my head, probably an inch or so behind my ears. I already wear a wooly hat, but it doesn't seem to help, so any tips would be greatly appreciated
I have some Trek winter gloves that are pretty good, built in liner which is only attached at the cuff and the smallest two fingers are together - semi lobster gloves so main fingers still free for shifting.
Bar mitts for mtb if desperate:
http://allseasonscyclist.com/2011/03/30/bar-mitts-...
Bar mitts for mtb if desperate:
http://allseasonscyclist.com/2011/03/30/bar-mitts-...
whatleytom said:
Usually wear overshoes and at least 2 or 3 pairs of socks. Still get cold though. Maybe I should try a different brand of overshoes as the ones I have are just aldi ones.
Too many pairs of socks can hinder blood flow to/around/from your feet, making them feel colder.Too tight gloves (be it general fit or layers i.e. inner gloves) hinders circulation and stretches the gloves out, opening up seams etc. and letting the cold in.
The key to keeping warm - whatever part of the body it may be - is keeping the wind out. Else, it just cuts through even the fleeciest and warmest of clothing, rendering it useless. And wearing loads of thick layers just makes you sweat, which makes you even colder.
Windproof barriers on wind-facing parts (tops of arms, chest, stomach, fingers, feet etc), and make sure there're no gaps. Wear as little as you need to, and make sure you wear close-fitting base layers to wick any sweat away before it has a chance to cool you down.
Superhoop said:
My head however, that's a different story altogether - I get really horrible pain towards the back of my head, probably an inch or so behind my ears. I already wear a wooly hat, but it doesn't seem to help, so any tips would be greatly appreciated
bontrager sports skull cap. worn for years and is still able to keep my head perfectly warm despite the 'recession'Edited by Superhoop on Monday 25th February 21:39
Interesting. I have seal skin gloves (these ones; http://www.sealskinz.com/index.php?main_page=produ... ) and they've been great through winter.
However this past week it's been so cold that I put an old pair of woolen gloves udnerneath. My fingers actually felt COLDER. In fact I think they got too cold - my thumb's really hurt ever since a mega cold ride on Sunday morning.
Would the woolen gloves have caused more problems, rather then helped?! I'm tempted by liner gloves if that's what others suggest - any particular type?!
However this past week it's been so cold that I put an old pair of woolen gloves udnerneath. My fingers actually felt COLDER. In fact I think they got too cold - my thumb's really hurt ever since a mega cold ride on Sunday morning.
Would the woolen gloves have caused more problems, rather then helped?! I'm tempted by liner gloves if that's what others suggest - any particular type?!
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