Gloves

[wealthysoup]

After my 'waterproof' endura luminite gloves decided they had been falsely advertised, forcing me to stop then ride 1 handed due to incredibly painful hands I will be returning them and buying a different pair.

Looking for full finger warm gloves that aren't too bulky, waterproof is definitely preferable but I may consider non waterproof ones if they are warm at low temps when wet.

Briefly considered altura nightvisons and can't see much else that would fit the bill. What do people think of these? Any other gloves that you would recommend?

Uses:recreational and group road riding

 

[Enw.nigel]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-extreme-winter-glove/. I am using these at the moment. Used them all last winter and okay yesterday for a 30 miler at temps of 0 - 2 degrees. I cannot comment on how waterproof they are though as I try to avoid the rain.
Try reading the reviews on the Wiggle website. That may help.

 

[Jimmy Doug]

I have just written my opinion about these (although it hasn't been published yet). I gave them an excellent rating. They're waterproof and very warm - but you must take a size bigger than you imagine.

 

[wealthysoup]

Thanks for the links guys, will have to check them out

Others which Ive been considering today have been:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/louis-garneau/shield-gloves-ec040436#features
(Never tried LG gloves but got a windproof gilet from them for Christmas which im very pleased with)

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bontrager/rxl-waterproof-softshell-glove-ec037280#features

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gore-bike-wear/countdown-gloves-ec016072#reviews

Does anybody have any experience with these or any other suggestions to give?

Thanks

 

[Jimmy Doug]

I think gloves are a very subjective thing. Gloves that work really well for one person will result in misery for another. Take a look at this review, for example. Sealskinz seem to be loved or hated in equal measure.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

I'm currently wearing the last round of Aldi winter gloves, they're more comfy and warmer than my sealskinz ones. The SS had to go back immediately as the pair I got didn't have any waterproofing at all. The replacements they sent have been fine tho.

 

[MattHB]

Gore' goretex gloves are amazing. Pricey, but amazing

 

[Boopop]

I'm also curious about this - I'm looking for gloves that will keep my hands toasty in temperatures of -5 degrees or so. So far I've came across Giro 100 Proof gloves which are supposed to be effective for down to -15, but they're so expensive! What do people think?

EDIT: I'd also like to know what people think of Altura Night Vision gloves...the only bad thing I've read about them so far is the sizing guide is somewhat off.

 

[MattHB]

I'm also curious about this - I'm looking for gloves that will keep my hands toasty in temperatures of -5 degrees or so. So far I've came across Giro 100 Proof gloves which are supposed to be effective for down to -15, but they're so expensive! What do people think?

EDIT: I'd also like to know what people think of Altura Night Vision gloves...the only bad thing I've read about them so far is the sizing guide is somewhat off.

I tried night visions. They were way too heavy for me and were as breathable as a tesco carrier bag. But I do get hot hands.

 

[Andy_G]

I have the gore ones and i like them, 5 mile rides at about -1 there spot on, 20 miles + there borderline but thats me.

 

[bainy16]

these are what i have and rode 45 miles at weekend 0-4 degrees and hands where nice and warmhttp://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=90537&gclid=CKr86q2b67QCFe_MtAodhk4AXw a little pricey but IMO a great glove

 

[tigger]

I've been using an older version of these Chiba Gel Winter glves for 3 winters now. 30 mile rides in the Peak District winters is a fair test I think. Not waterproof but hasn't worried me
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=43474

Another thing to consider is heat bands around your wrists if you suffer in the cold. They are designed for Raynaud's sufferers. Back in my kite buggy racing days (think about holding onto a powered up kite in 30mph winds with added winter conditions ) some of us used them and they really work.
http://www.heatbands.co.uk/products.aspx?cat=1

 

[MrJamie]

I think gloves are a very subjective thing. Gloves that work really well for one person will result in misery for another. Take a look at this review, for example. Sealskinz seem to be loved or hated in equal measure.

My Sealskinz lobster mits are by far the best I've used, so far all the negative reviews I've seen of Sealskinz have been for the normal fingered gloves, although I suspect there's probably some for every kind. I went out this evening for what turned out to be a slow ride due to the amount of ice on the cyclepaths, it was meant to be -2 and I spent 10minutes repackaging my toolkit etc with bare hands, so put them onto cold fingers and was lovely and warm by the end of the ride, despite the terrible circulation I get in my fingers.

I think the size you buy gloves in is very important too and could possibly account for some poor reviews, like they need to have enough space to trap warm air around your fingers.

 

[fossala]

I'm using seal skinz, I find them fine but after 30 miles my hands don't breath well with them. It just starts to get a bit sweaty.

 

[tigger]

Edit, sorry its these Chiba gloves:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002R0JW...de=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B002R0JWMI