Winter gloves for road riding - recommendations?
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Can I get a few recommendations for non-bulky winter gloves for road riding at temperatures under 5" that are good for 3 hour+ rides?
I suffer quite badly from painfully cold fingers in the winter, to the point where they don't work properly and I could cry! I use a pair of Assos liner gloves with Assos early winter gloves which are ok down to about 5', but once the mercury drops they don't really cut it.
I have looked at Castelli Estremo's, Pearl Izumi Elite Softshell's, and a few others but would really value some real world feedback and recommendations - don't really want anything too bulky or the lobster style over-gloves.
I suffer quite badly from painfully cold fingers in the winter, to the point where they don't work properly and I could cry! I use a pair of Assos liner gloves with Assos early winter gloves which are ok down to about 5', but once the mercury drops they don't really cut it.
I have looked at Castelli Estremo's, Pearl Izumi Elite Softshell's, and a few others but would really value some real world feedback and recommendations - don't really want anything too bulky or the lobster style over-gloves.
NEver had an issue with these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-night-vision-waterp...
Another vote for Altura Night Vision gloves here.
I have a pair of these...
https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/16835123...
...which I used to wear on night rides on the roads of rural Essex in all weathers through winter. They are warm, comfortable, not too thick, and keep you warm even in the wet. Very hard wearing too, so much so that despite 3 winters worth of wear I've passed them on to my son who now commutes to college wearing them. I'd happily buy another pair for myself if I felt the need (Aldi full finger gloves are doing the job at the moment, as 'Boy' needs the good gloves more than I do).
Altura make 'Progel' padded versions of both their windproof and waterproof cycling gloves too, if you feel the need for palm padding. Also available in fluoro yellow for added impact when signalling for a turn, or "flipping the bird" to an errant driver...
I have a pair of these...
https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/16835123...
...which I used to wear on night rides on the roads of rural Essex in all weathers through winter. They are warm, comfortable, not too thick, and keep you warm even in the wet. Very hard wearing too, so much so that despite 3 winters worth of wear I've passed them on to my son who now commutes to college wearing them. I'd happily buy another pair for myself if I felt the need (Aldi full finger gloves are doing the job at the moment, as 'Boy' needs the good gloves more than I do).
Altura make 'Progel' padded versions of both their windproof and waterproof cycling gloves too, if you feel the need for palm padding. Also available in fluoro yellow for added impact when signalling for a turn, or "flipping the bird" to an errant driver...
Edited by yellowjack on Sunday 4th January 00:42
I to suffer with painful fingers when cold thanks to Raynauds disease. Tried alsorts right upto ski mittens, warm but not the best for control.
This year I got some aldi lobster gloves, thay have been by far the best I've tried and only £6.99. almost as warm as the mittens but much better for control
This year I got some aldi lobster gloves, thay have been by far the best I've tried and only £6.99. almost as warm as the mittens but much better for control
Another Reynaud's sufferer here. I ride very hot but my hands get bloody cold thanks to the Reynaud's. That combination makes it very easy to overheat though, so gloves have proved tricky to match. The best combination I've found is Hestra's Tracker glove, with separate merino liners. Layering keeps things versatile and the main glove is quite breathable for the level of insulation. Not too bulky yet still good warmth. Hestra are a brand I've thoroughly road-tested while ski-touring in silly temperatures in the Alps. They're well respected by mountain folk.
If you're out in wet weather though, I think it has to be neoprene.
If you're out in wet weather though, I think it has to be neoprene.
Thanks for the recommendations, I also suffer from Raynaud's - like Gruffy run very hot everywhere apart from my fingers and toes! I can have sweat pouring down my forehead but be totally unable to feel my fingers, really is quite odd! I found Woolie-boolies about as good as it gets for my feet but desperately need to sort my pinkies out!
Keep the recommendations coming, I intend wandering into a couple of the LBS's this week to try buy a pair but not until I do the obligatory couple of hours reading reviews this evening with a beer!
Keep the recommendations coming, I intend wandering into a couple of the LBS's this week to try buy a pair but not until I do the obligatory couple of hours reading reviews this evening with a beer!
After 38 years, I've grown used to cold fingers, as long as they don't get to the pianfull stage, I just carry on. The 1 thing that kills me when I ride is cold toes, if that happens then pain quickly follows and the rides over as pressure through the pedal becomes to much very quickly.
Isn't life funny, I've never met another males with the disease, yet theres 5 of us on here all with it, at least I know I'm not alone!
Isn't life funny, I've never met another males with the disease, yet theres 5 of us on here all with it, at least I know I'm not alone!
MadDad said:
Can I get a few recommendations for non-bulky winter gloves for road riding at temperatures under 5" that are good for 3 hour+ rides?
I suffer quite badly from painfully cold fingers in the winter, to the point where they don't work properly and I could cry! I use a pair of Assos liner gloves with Assos early winter gloves which are ok down to about 5', but once the mercury drops they don't really cut it.
I have looked at Castelli Estremo's, Pearl Izumi Elite Softshell's, and a few others but would really value some real world feedback and recommendations - don't really want anything too bulky or the lobster style over-gloves.
OP, you already have most of the Asos winter glove system why don't you get the lobster part:I suffer quite badly from painfully cold fingers in the winter, to the point where they don't work properly and I could cry! I use a pair of Assos liner gloves with Assos early winter gloves which are ok down to about 5', but once the mercury drops they don't really cut it.
I have looked at Castelli Estremo's, Pearl Izumi Elite Softshell's, and a few others but would really value some real world feedback and recommendations - don't really want anything too bulky or the lobster style over-gloves.
http://www.assosfactoryoutlet.com/accessories/glov...
I have the three parts and they're fantastic for sub zero temps.
My wife suffers with the cold hand & fingers though fortunately not Raynaud`s - these gloves worn as inners have been great - I thought it would be a load of `miracle science` rubbish but they really do work! http://www.rsa-shop.co.uk/product_info.php?product...
A pair of windproof thinsulate type over the top & the combination is very effective.
A pair of windproof thinsulate type over the top & the combination is very effective.
jfdi said:
This year I got some aldi lobster gloves, thay have been by far the best I've tried and only £6.99. almost as warm as the mittens but much better for control
.....I will second this I have been using these a lot in a couple of very cold evening/ day rides and they have been great!I understand you said not Lobster style but I would seriously reconsider this option!
cheapest winter gloves I've brought and the best so far!
After every outing they go into the airing cupboard to dry out as they are always sweaty, cant say that for some of my old gloves used in cold temps!
MadDad said:
I had discounted the lobster style overgloves but given the recommendations might give them a look. How had is it to change gear, grab the brakes etc? They have always looked very clumsy to me but maybe I was being a bit too dismissive.....?
I had the same worry's about braking etc....answer is absolutely no problem, just the same as your everyday five fingered variety.They look and feel cumbersome when you first put them on, but your fingers naturally find the levers without you even thinking about it.
I don't wear them when temp is hanging around double digits far to hot/uncomfortable.
MadDad said:
I had discounted the lobster style overgloves but given the recommendations might give them a look. How had is it to change gear, grab the brakes etc? They have always looked very clumsy to me but maybe I was being a bit too dismissive.....?
I've used them for several years on my road bike. Very easy to change gear and grab the brakes. The Assos setup works well and not too bulky.I've also got a pair of the Specialized Sub Zero gloves too which are on sale here: https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/specialized_sub_zero_...
Have you tried silk glove liners? I got some from Amazon, under a tenner a pair. I wear them under some fluro Night Vision ones (I think they are) when it is under about 5 degrees. Wish I could get some sock liners like them, amazingly warm. I haven't had them long so don't know how long they will last but at that price even I can buy a pair a year. A friend of mine goes winter testing in the Arctic and says that is what they are told to get.
They do look very...camp though.
They do look very...camp though.
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