Gloves for sub-zero cycling

[SquareDaff]

Go the way of motorcyclists - get a pair of padded windproof gloves and put on a set of "silkies" underneath. I'll be doing that this year. Never had any problems at 60mph - so not expecting them at 20-30mph!

 

[Brahan]

I have an older version of these: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/warm-waterproof-gloves-7-137636585/

They're brilliant and have a zip on the back to open should you get too toasty. Excellent, long lasting value. Highly recommended.

 

[gaz]

I use gore radiator gloves in anything below 7ish degrees.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gore-bike-wear/radiator-windstopper-gloves-ec024453

 

[andrew_s]

I used Extremities Velo gloves last winter.
The main points are to get a windproof outer layer, and to have the gloves a loose fit (XXL or whatever, regardless of hand size)

 

[jay clock]

I have several pairs but the best solution is layering. I have some Windstopper ones with quite a fleecy lining that do down to about 4-6 degrees. I then add silk liners - cheap from Decathlon. I also have some thin merino liners. On top of all of this if needed I have large overgloves that came with some Timberland ski style gloves a while back. These work really well as you can easily add or subtract on the move, whereas liners need you to stop.

So buy big and loose, and layer the inner gloves

 

[chrisb7]

I Recently got a pair of Specialized Sub-Zero mitts which have kept my hands warmer than anything else I tried previously. Loose a little feel on the gears as 3 fingers are grouped together but worth it to keep hands warm.

http://www.specialized.com/ca/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=58114

 

[jay clock]

just remembered I saw these in a shop the other day and liked the look of them. Good reviews too http://www.wiggle.co.uk/craft-siberian-glove/?referid=frogoog&source=googleps

 

[normskirus]

Hi

I used to wear a pair of sailing gloves. These are mainly neoprene with a leather palm/fingers. Last Xmas I got a pair of endura full monty gloves which Ive been pleased with. I must admit that I rarely suffer from cold fingers on my 45 minute commute. I only got the full finger gloves after an early morning commute in freezing fog with mitts on. I took the mitts because I couldnt find my sailing gloves - it was a painful lesson.

If you want warm fingers then mitts (not the cycling fingerless glove ones) are the way to go. Mitts will warm cold fingers quicker than any super insulated glove.

Normskirus

 

[Davidc]

When it gets really cold I use heated ones. Never had cold hands with those.

How sad is that?

 

[subaqua]

multitask safety gloves from work neoprene /leather combo. about a tenner a pair in the real world. from Greenhams.

had some timberland gloves last yera whe working on a roof plantroom . not bad but not sure how good they would be for cycling. somebody liberated them from my desk drawer in an office move

 

[Ticktockmy]

A few years ago, I found in one of the Surplus store, mitts which had been made for the guys who worked on the deck of aircraft carriers during wwII, waterproof outside, and a soft cloth inside but between they where filled with down, and had blow up wrist so as to seal them from the ingress of water. Really warm and durable, I keep them for really cold days either cycling or mountaineering, went back to buy some more, but they had sold out. which is a pity

 

[Fab Foodie]

Few years a go I bought some cheap £4 Campri ski gloves, they're peachy warm in even the coldest weather. Not too bulky for road-bike and STIs. Main problem is overheating!

This kinda thing.
http://www.sportsdirect.com/campri-ski-gloves-mens-908043?src=google

 

[Campfire]

Last year I wore a pair of sheepskin gloves that my mum gave me. The only thing is they need covering up when it's wet. Otherwise I use just cheap thermal ones as I find some of the specific cycling gloves are too thick. I used to have a pair of silk liners under mittens.

 

[buggi]

I have used a variety of winter gloves over the years Thinsulate, Gore Windproof and currently Chiba winters but in the serious cold they are all hugely improved by a pair of silk liner gloves I acquired while in the military. (Aircrew get issued with them groundcrew liberate them) A kind relative did get me a pair of the silk liner gloves from Patra but they weren't robust enough and were laddered in no time. Of the lot the Gore were my favourites but the right index finger was a victim of ergolever erosion syndrome within 4-5 months

Neil

Currently i have the thick altura ones with the liner glove, which are cool. i've also used the same liner inside my Gore windproof ones, which are slightly slimmer gloves so easier to use the gears on the road bike, but the liner did just as good a job. i think the thing to do is "layering" and thats the best thing to do to keep your fingers warm.

my mate highly recommends silk liners too.

 

[Bodhbh]

I've got pretty small hands for a bloke and also the circulation isn't that great, so tend to suffer alot from cold hands in winter. Only thing I've found that does the trick is some slightly oversized ski-gloves and some liner gloves. You could always visist somewehre like Snow and Rock explain the situation and see what they have - I had a look in one the other weekend, they have some very serious looking lobster gloves and whatnot.