suggestions for decent gloves

[footpump]

hi all suggestions for descent gloves
I have tried bog standard thinsulate ok until they get wet.
thick heavy duty thinsulate hard to get big hands into and difficult to operate gears etc.
ski type gloves not too bad not warm enough.

maplins heated gloves battery too bulky and akward not any real difference when worn outside.

as lots of members commute suggestions for gloves not mittens. I don't go much more than 10 miles with this cold weather

 

[soundwave]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/prologo-cpc-winter-gloves-2015/rp-prod129665

 

[EddiePJ]

I use these. http://www.stihl.co.uk/STIHL-Products/Personal-Protective-Equipment/Gloves/21725-1541/CARVER-Professional-work-gloves.aspx

 

[kangooroo]

I have a pair of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017R5CMRO Sizing is on the small side but I've found them good in all weather and they dry quickly when wet.

 

[anotherkiwi]

I'm a cheapskate... leather summer city motorbike gloves.

 

[Alan Quay]

I have a couple of pairs of these:

http://m.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-performance-performance-fingerless-gloves-black-grey-large/8237d?filtered=true

They are really good, and super hard wearing.

 

[Wicky]

For winter & rainy weather > waterproof Mountain Equipment gloves (£13 secondhand from fleabay)

And for summer & milder climes > Buffalo Blade Summer Motorcycle Gloves > http://www.amazon.co.uk/BUFFALO-BLADE-SUMMER-MOTORCYCLE-GLOVES/dp/B002WN4IR4

 

[lordvincent]

I use these from Sealskinz :http://www.amazon.co.uk/SealSkinz-Ultra-Grip-Gloves/dp/B00FDQMMC0

They're excellent but not cheap, although I paid significantly less that the current listed price, but they are warm and windproof; they're also waterproof but because they have a knitted outer there is a small chilling effect when wet.

 

[Nealh]

I wear a pair of Brooks two tone grey100% polyester gloves all year round, they are thin so good in summer but keeps the cold wind chill off in winter useless for rain but I like them for their lightness.

 

[cosybike]

I got some windstopper extremities for a small fortune in Aviemore. Now they are down to a more reasonable £25. They are good as long as you are exercising and have been skiing and cycling at minus 5 windchill for 4 hours. That's probably their limit. In the wet that would reduce to about 30 minutes which is about 10 miles.

http://www.uttings.co.uk/p101311-extremities-windstopper-guide-glove-21gg/?adwords=true&gclid=CjwKEAiA0ZC2BRDpo_Pym8m-4n4SJAB5Bn4x5pT7PJs3sz125o-9XgVZb6IhjAygurDr8_-4bW66oBoChSfw_wcB#.VsUBM5OLRBw

 

[footpump]

thanks all went to local camping/outdoor shop they had a range of sealskinz but the large size was a bit small and £60
they had some gloves by rab, one pair was nice fitted well but a bit blingy.

in the end I have just ordered some sealskinz mtb grippy gloves xl from flea bay £23

 

[Steve UKLSRA]

Can't beat Sealskinz, but Gore are good too.

 

[thirteen]

I work outside in these and have a pair for on the bike too.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/skytec-argon-thermal-argon-thermal-grip-gloves-black-x-large/64916?kpid=64916&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product Listing Ads-_-Sales Tracking-_-sales tracking url&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping - Safety and Workwear (New)-_-Shopping - Safety and Workwear&gclid=CIrDhauwhssCFSwW0wodlHkKdA

 

[Cyclezee]

I use these and find them both warm and comfortable http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/winter-cycle-gloves?gclid=Cj0KEQiAuqC2BRDVxMSnpa-mhZoBEiQAFta8wWEnNBcRzUYNh-oxVPS7gtGXW1w4iMrowdJyhojeIvEaAngE8P8HAQ, not cheap but if you have big hands like me you get them for £18.95 from here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealskinz-Waterproof-Winter-Cycle-Glove-Cycling-Gloves-XL-/401032811214?hash=item5d5f6b12ce:g:14cAAOSwqv9V5tl8

My son who clocks up many more miles than I do had the same gloves but wore them out in a couple of years, he replaced them with the same ones.

 

[D C]

If you want additional warmth, try a pair of those thin very stretchy "one size fit's all" inside your waterproof or windproof gloves.
It does make a big difference as it seems to trap more warm air inside.
They don't take much room up but no good if it makes your existing gloves too tight.
Dave.

 

[gray198]

The thin silk gloves are very warm and will go under any other gloves

 

[D C]

The thin silk gloves are very warm and will go under any other gloves

Yes I should think silk would be even better.
Dave.

 

[footpump]

thanks cyclezee I have just measured my hand as per sealskinz site and it comes to 11 which is xl.
although I searched, your link is cheaper.
if they keep out some of the wind chill ill be ok

 

[footpump]

hi all my gloves have not arrived, and looking on ebay under purchases etc the link to ebay seller has disappeared.
and I have no idea what the name of vendor was so I might be £23 out of pocket.

not pleased
panic over gloves were from Halfords apperantley out of stock have been refunded the £23

will now order from cyclezee link

 

[EddiePJ]

Footpump, my Stihl work gloves do a brilliant job, but aren't waterproof, so based upon the recommendations on here and Cyclezee's second link, I ordered up a pair of Sealskinz on Sunday afternoon, and they arrived safely today from Absolute Cycles, price £18.95 delivered.

First impressions are very good, especially in the ordered XL size. My one reservation/concern is that I'm not convinced that the inner liner isn't going to keep coming out when removing the gloves. If it does, then it will quickly become an irritation.

I'll try them out on tonight's nights planned night ride.

Thanks everyone for the recommendation.


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