Frozen hands - need new gloves

[allen-uk]

Old Timer will be telling us where can buy striped shirts and bags with 'Swag' printed on them next.

JACK PYKE BLACK THREE HOLE BALACLAVA POST FREE on eBay (end time 04-Nov-10 14:56:50 GMT)

Or maybe it's just Norfolk...


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[piotrmacheta]

I get too hot on my bike even in minus 5C

I'm well sorted for these cold days. This is what works for me:
Gerbings hybrid gloves - little LiPo battery (113g) with 3 heat settings giving about 2 hours on high which is too hot really.
An EXO2 heated buff thingy - gives subtle heat to the neck - a bit sweaty.
Gerbings heated insoles with LiPo batteries like the gloves (tuck them in my socks) - too hot and only used on sub zero days.
Merino wool leggings and shirt (Icebreaker and Rohan) with windproof trousers and big puffy coat over the top.
Windstopper hat covering the ears (quietens the motor whine) and clear lens glasses to stop wind in eyes.
I must look like an eskimo but it works. Only my cheeks get cold and if I cover up my nose to stop this then the glases steam up when I stop.
I agree that doing more pedalling keeps your hands warmer.
Hope this gives you some ideas as usually it's colder after Xmas so wrap up!

 

[Old Timer]

Old Timer will be telling us where can buy striped shirts and bags with 'Swag' printed on them next.

JACK PYKE BLACK THREE HOLE BALACLAVA POST FREE on eBay (end time 04-Nov-10 14:56:50 GMT)

Or maybe it's just Norfolk...


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I rode to the next village the other day to the PO and the staff were looking out of the window in anticipation till I took my balaclava off

BTW A joke I read this morning that was said by Frank Sinatra

" I never knew what happiness was till I got married!!! and now it`s too late

 

[kitchenman]

For the second time in the last couple of weeks I suffered this morning with frozen hands using my cheap Decathlon gloves + liners.

Any recommendations for winter gloves?

From a quick search on this forum I see the sealskinz MTB gloves were popular last year (at a time they were on special offer) with perhaps the only issue being the lining has a tendency to come away.

My wife's sky gloves! They are just the best. My hands take the brunt as they are out front on my tribars ... I bought some endura gloves with lining but they are not up to the job in the current climate. The labels on my wife's gloves are ... Sympatex all weather, thinsulate insulation (100 gram) ...I'm hoping she'll find me some for xmas but knowing her I'll probably end up with book (again!) ...

 

[MyPump]

Hi all

Sorry but did we decide on some good winter gloves as I have some Altura Winter Gloves which are just not up to scratch. I prefer lighter gloves rather than motorcycle gloves to be honest.

I have heard mitts are good but surely makes it difficult to use the brakes with 2 fingers ? Or should I try a thin pair of inner gloves and if yes which ones are best ?

Many thanks

 

[Mussels]

Hi all

Sorry but did we decide on some good winter gloves as I have some Altura Winter Gloves which are just not up to scratch. I prefer lighter gloves rather than motorcycle gloves to be honest.

I have heard mitts are good but surely makes it difficult to use the brakes with 2 fingers ? Or should I try a thin pair of inner gloves and if yes which ones are best ?

Many thanks

I had a set of mitts from Hein-Gericke that had one split to allow 2 finger braking, they resembled pigs trotters but were very good on my motorbike. I just wish I could find them now.

 

[Caph]

Having previously given up on electric gloves (I bought the Warmawear gloves taking a 9V battery), I have to eat my words. My Mum bought me some Blazewear heated gloves (AAA or Lithium equivalent) and they really do work.

It was -10C this morning and according to Wikipedia my 25mph 1/3 mile descent would have been at -20C (my eyeballs certainly confirmed that). My Specialised Sub Zeroes and Sealskinz Mountain Bike gloves simply can't cut it at that temperature however with the Blazewear gloves my fingers were toasty when I got to work. Enough said.

 

[Pedalo]

Having previously given up on electric gloves (I bought the Warmawear gloves taking a 9V battery), I have to eat my words. My Mum bought me some Blazewear heated gloves (AAA or Lithium equivalent) and they really do work.

It was -10C this morning and according to Wikipedia my 25mph 1/3 mile descent would have been at -20C (my eyeballs certainly confirmed that). My Specialised Sub Zeroes and Sealskinz Mountain Bike gloves simply can't cut it at that temperature however with the Blazewear gloves my fingers were toasty when I got to work. Enough said.

I do like the look of those.
Which from the range blazewear gloves do you have?

 

[Caph]

I do like the look of those.
Which from the range blazewear gloves do you have?

I got an older version of the large deluxe gloves, HG07 on their website, with no see-through battery compartment and 4 finger heating (latest HG07 has 5 finger heating). I've also got the lithium batteries which are about a 1/3 thinner and have a 3300mAh capacity compared to the AA option, plus the charger charges both simulateously and independently with a separate status light for each battery. I notice on their website that they also do a sports/rider glove with a separate washable inner and 5 finger heating which looks good but is a bit pricey.

I think what makes these gloves work well is that the heating element is a wide flat strip down each finger which seems to act as a protective barrier against the wind chill.

 

[flecc]

I had a set of mitts from Hein-Gericke that had one split to allow 2 finger braking, they resembled pigs trotters but were very good on my motorbike. I just wish I could find them now.

They have similar still which don't show on all their websites. Here's the link:

Hein Gerricke split finger gloves
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[Mussels]

They have similar still which don't show on all their websites. Here's the link:

Hein Gerricke split finger gloves
.

They're the ones, but thinking about it yesterday I would struggle with the trigger gear changer.
Incidentally I've been using the same gloves that I found inadequate last winter and they are fine now, the only big difference I can think of is that I've got thermals this year so the rest of me is warmer.

 

[Pedalo]

I got an older version of the large deluxe gloves, HG07 on their website, with no see-through battery compartment and 4 finger heating (latest HG07 has 5 finger heating). I've also got the lithium batteries which are about a 1/3 thinner and have a 3300mAh capacity compared to the AA option, plus the charger charges both simulateously and independently with a separate status light for each battery. I notice on their website that they also do a sports/rider glove with a separate washable inner and 5 finger heating which looks good but is a bit pricey.

I think what makes these gloves work well is that the heating element is a wide flat strip down each finger which seems to act as a protective barrier against the wind chill.

Thanks for the info Caph, that's very helpful. How bulky are they compared to the specialised sub-zeros and are they waterproof?

 

[Scimitar]

They have similar still which don't show on all their websites. Here's the link:

Hein Gerricke split finger gloves
.

The Pathans are absolutely excellent.

 

[Synthman]

I went ahead and bought some heated gloves, which were actually cheaper than the cycling gloves I usually use. Went to Maplin to buy the medium ones, but they only had small so I got that instead. First time I tried it on I thought there was no way I could operate the switches, but after 15 mins I got used to it and had no problem.

Unfortunately I think only the palm is heated, however even without switching it on the difference from my normal gloves was amazing. Went out in temperature just below freezing for 45 minutes with it switched on and only one finger was cold, on the way back I had them off and my hands were slightly cold at the end, but not painfully frozen like before so I'm very happy with the purchase. Need to get a set of 6 AAA batteries (3 in each glove) plus charger as the batteries only last for 1 hour and could work out very expensive in the short run. Would love something better, i.e waterproof, less bulky and with rechargeable battery, but it would cost 10 times more than my £12.99 Maplin gloves!

 

[Caph]

Thanks for the info Caph, that's very helpful. How bulky are they compared to the specialised sub-zeros and are they waterproof?

They are tagged UltraIII Tec Wind and Waterproof so I'm assuming they are similar to goretex but I've not put them to the test yet.

They are similar to the sub-zeros in terms of padding, probably slightly less padded, however there is little padding on the underside which can lead to slightly cold insides of your hands while the backs of your hands are warm. A very strange sensation. They've been holding up well though with the Li-Po batteries.

 

[Old Timer]

I say again, get a decent pair of motorbike gloves and no more problems.

 

[BLACKPANTHER]

I say again, get a decent pair of motorbike gloves and no more problems.

I agree 100%. In most motorbike shops, you'll come across a 'bargain basket'. They're full of XXS and XXL sizes, but they also put in the gloves that are rubbish. By rubbish, I mean they don't sell because they don't offer much protection for motorcyclists if they have an accident, or they're just downright 'unfashionable'. As cyclists aren't likely to slide down the road at 30+ mph though, and don't need the protection, they're still good for us in really cold weather. Most are also fully waterproof. If you want to keep your hands really warm, you'll usually find a pair of very unfashionable '2-fingered' gloves for under a tenner. As your fingers are 'paired up' 2x2, they're super warm. Most motorbikers go for fashion over function so the bargains are there to be had.

I wouldn't recommend buying motorbike gloves over the internet unless you've seen the exact make in a shop first. There is a lot of complete tat out there, but a 1/2 decent looking pair of cheap gore tex all weather motorbike gloves should be ideal for cycling.

 

[Old Timer]

Not sure what I paid for my motorbike gloves but they are between 15-20 years old now.

They have the words Reusch Camp Pro Am, -30degrees, Gore-tex, 3M Thinsulate.

The outside is leather with a suede palm and come up past my cuffs. Today was around 1C and with my stop for my lunch and a drink I was out for around 2hrs. My hands got a bit chilly when I was eating a ham roll and drinking without my gloves on but they got me home OK (although a bit colder than they would have been had I not stopped and sat by the river with no gloves on)

I think the problem can be with cheap gloves that feel bulky is that they have no design and would make it hard to use the controls but pay a bit more and you get the design along with the bulk but they remain flexible.

For temperatures at or above about 5degrees I find my ordinary Dents leather gents gloves do a good job but they cost around £40.

My jacket for cold days is my Karrimor Explorer, a black waterproof with a filling of 80% goose down and 20% feather.(a jacket that might cost £300 now) combine that with my M&S Merino vest and long Johns and you just don`t feel the cold. A thinsulate balaclava with a beanie on top plus my bike helmet and I can ride in just about any temperature for an hr or so without discomfort. These are my winter boots, superbly light and comfy and 100% waterproof(always buy 1/2 size too big)Army Cadet Combat Security Patrol Boots All Sizes 4-13 9 on eBay (end time 03-Feb-11 09:00:49 GMT)

When I rode a motorbike I had a plug in heated vest and heated inner gloves that plugged into a 12V socket. I used to ride my BMW when it was cold and the heat from the flat twin with my toes tucked up behind the cylinders kept my feet like sitting in front of the fire