Gloves

[Jimmy Doug]

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.

I think that the general consensus is that they're excellent gloves. I was going to get some myself but went for the BBBs in the end.

 

[wealthysoup]

Ordered a pair of gore countdown gloves. Will hopefully get to try them later in the week / weekend. Thanks for your help everyone

 

[Boopop]

Bought some Bontrager RXL Thermals from the local bike shop...they seem alright until I go downhill and then my fingers go numb again as usual. Can't decide whether to stick with them and "layer up" or just return them and try a different pair

 

[Jimmy Doug]

Bought some Bontrager RXL Thermals from the local bike shop...they seem alright until I go downhill and then my fingers go numb again as usual. Can't decide whether to stick with them and "layer up" or just return them and try a different pair

I'd take them back and get something more wind resistant. My gloves keep my hands warm even if I'm whizzing down a hill at 50 kmh - and I think they're cheaper than yours!

 

[User482]

Sealskinz gloves are fairly warm if the weather is dry, but show them a hint of moisture and they exhibit all the waterproofing qualities of a damp sponge.

 

[martint235]

Sealskinz gloves are fairly warm if the weather is dry, but show them a hint of moisture and they exhibit all the waterproofing qualities of a damp sponge.

Strange my experience is the opposite. In rain above 5C, my sealskinz are great, keep my hands dry and warm. However below 5C even in the dry, I get cold fingers in them. I continue the search for warm winter gloves for days like today. At the moment I use Altura things that I've had for years and are huge, still get cold thumbs though.

 

[screenman]

Cotton liner gloves from fleabay 99p a pair inside and they seem to make all my gloves warm, even in deepest winter I sometimes stop and take the liner out

 

[biggs682]

just had first outing in my new pr of Planet x insul8or seam ok

 

[Boon 51]

Going down hill is always a good test on a glove.. interesting thread.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I am currently using Specialized Subzero. I definitely think that whatever gloves you wear you need to use an inner glove and an outer glove when the temperature drops to zero and below.

When the weather is a bit warmer, then I have a pair of mountain equipment gloves.

 

[Arjimlad]

I've been very happy with the Aldi winter cycling gloves and also have some older Altura night Vision waterproof gloves which both do very well in the wind and the rain.

But when it gets to zero or below I find both can leave me with painful cold hands, and use ski gloves which are toasty warm down to -10. I don't find them too bulky to operate Sora shifters with the side button.

(Sorry,from Aldi again, but there's one very close to where I work so I can make the most of their weekly bargains).

 

[MattHB]

I can confirm that gore's goretex gloves are amazing for snowball fights!

 

[wealthysoup]

The gore countdown gloves that I ordered arrived on Friday. Havnt been out on the bike due to the snow but I agree that they are great for playing in the snow. Tempted to order another pair to use as everyday gloves but I will wait and see how these are whilst on the bike first

 

[biggs682]

just had first outing in my new pr of Planet x insul8or seam ok

ok update on these gloves i ordered a large as per size chart wish i had gone for xl, have used for a mix of early pm walks and daily commutes both no longer than 45 mins but hands stay warm and gloves comfortable .

 

[MontyVeda]

I seem to get by fine with cheap fleecy thinsulate type gloves. I did get some Aldi ones before winter but they're no use for my watery eyes so have been permitted to slip behind the sofa never to be seen again.

My hands are naturally quite cold though (good for pastry)... so whether that makes a difference i don't know.