Domestique
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I have two pairs of Sealskinz, one pair waterproof the other windproof, depending on the weather. I only wear these when it gets cold, the last month or so.
Winter gloves recommendation...
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Downward
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- West Midlands
I have some from Aldi, I also though that Endura ones at £25 would be warmer but there not !
This winter though I am feeling the cold (1 stone lighter) so hands are treated to some summer gloves with the thick Aldi jobs over them. I may have to reevaluate though as this is fine for a 40 min commute but anything longer would be a struglle.
This winter though I am feeling the cold (1 stone lighter) so hands are treated to some summer gloves with the thick Aldi jobs over them. I may have to reevaluate though as this is fine for a 40 min commute but anything longer would be a struglle.
Over the years I've tried them all, I'm one of those riders who always seems to be affected by the cold the most (for hands and feet). This year for the first time, I tried some lobster gloves and they are a revelation. Seriously, I must have been recommended hundreds of types of gloves over the years, these are the only ones that have allowed me to ride and not continuously be reminded how cold my hands are.
These are the ones I have http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Sealskinz-Winter-Handle-Bar-Mitten_39270.htm
But I bought them from Wiggle for £15.84 in September, and they weren't in a sale as such, just enixplicably cheap at the time
These are the ones I have http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Sealskinz-Winter-Handle-Bar-Mitten_39270.htm
But I bought them from Wiggle for £15.84 in September, and they weren't in a sale as such, just enixplicably cheap at the time
The Sealskinz Winter Handle Bar Waterproof Mittens - 2011 are £26.99 from here, 'bikesyoulike'.
John
John
New Horizon
Guru
You could try 'Bar Mitts' available direct in the UK through http://www.ajbikeequipment.com/ If I was having to commute or cycle in really cold weather I'd be trying a pair of these.
Rubber Bullets
Senior Member
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- Torbay
Out of interest did you get these as a result of my post in another thread?
I had already ordered mine when I posted that, but for some reason they had over sold and I didn't get a pair
On the other hand they did offer me a pair of '11 gloves for the same price
the only thing is that they have changed to a kind of lobster design, with the thumb and first finger on their own, but the other three fingers together. I'm not sure how easy changing gear will be, but they should be warm. The inner glove is normal 5 finger design.
RB
amelia-jane
Active Member
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- Birmingham
The only thing i've found so far that works at all is a pair of waterproof mittens (basic level ski type and not thick) with hand warmers placed inside, positioned at the end, on top of my fingers. These are REALLY warm even in the coldest wind and the hand warmers last for 2 days, (far longer than the 7 hours stated on the packet) if i roll up the mittens, with the warmers inside, when i take them off.
Highly recommend it, if you can cycle with mittens.
Highly recommend it, if you can cycle with mittens.
steve30
Veteran
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- Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Out of interest did you get these as a result of my post in another thread?
I had already ordered mine when I posted that, but for some reason they had over sold and I didn't get a pair
On the other hand they did offer me a pair of '11 gloves for the same price
the only thing is that they have changed to a kind of lobster design, with the thumb and first finger on their own, but the other three fingers together. I'm not sure how easy changing gear will be, but they should be warm. The inner glove is normal 5 finger design.
RB
Yep.
I got the extra large ones.
I have this problem as I suffer from Raynauds phenomenon.
Currently using Sealskinz Winter Gloves which tend to stop the blood draining out of my fingers but they don't stop the numbness.
I tried something different today and wore normal thin Thinsulate gloves, then a pair rubber mechanic gloves over them and then finished off with another larger pair of larger gloves. It wasn't bitterly cold today but it worked as well as the Sealskinz.
Not looking forward to Friday's commute when the snowcomes again
Rubber Bullets
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Hmm, XL was what I ordered too, I guess they must have realised that they didn't allocate orders in turn, that's why they sent me the new model at the same price. It's certainly the sort of thing that gets you going back.
RB
Keen but clumsy
Well-Known Member
Has any one used the bar mitts suggested by New Horizon?
I have horrible problems with cold hands and am considering resorting to the car given the cold spell - would be gutted to give in but hands are killing me when I get in. Commute is only 6 miles but I am currently wearing thermal liner gloves under sealskinz winter cycling gloves. Tonight I tried putting two bubble wrap bags over the top (like jiffy bags without the paper bit) in an attempt to remove the wind factor - no luck. Cold hands and looked like an lunatic - at least it was dark!
I have also tried adding fleecy forearm warmers to my attire. I wear an icebraker thermal, t-shirt, decent fleece and a goretex jacket so don't think that the problem is loosing core heat - just think my hands are useless.
Some interesting posts on here though so thanks for all the tips - bar mitts or lobster gloves are the favourites.
ps:
Just been doing some research before posting - might go for some of these with a goretex mitt over the top or liner inside:
http://www.climbers-shop.com/137702...ogle&utm_content=None&utm_campaign=PriceComp1
I have horrible problems with cold hands and am considering resorting to the car given the cold spell - would be gutted to give in but hands are killing me when I get in. Commute is only 6 miles but I am currently wearing thermal liner gloves under sealskinz winter cycling gloves. Tonight I tried putting two bubble wrap bags over the top (like jiffy bags without the paper bit) in an attempt to remove the wind factor - no luck. Cold hands and looked like an lunatic - at least it was dark!
I have also tried adding fleecy forearm warmers to my attire. I wear an icebraker thermal, t-shirt, decent fleece and a goretex jacket so don't think that the problem is loosing core heat - just think my hands are useless.
Some interesting posts on here though so thanks for all the tips - bar mitts or lobster gloves are the favourites.
ps:
Just been doing some research before posting - might go for some of these with a goretex mitt over the top or liner inside:
http://www.climbers-shop.com/137702...ogle&utm_content=None&utm_campaign=PriceComp1
Yesterday I did an "accidental" test of my ski gloves and my night vision gloves. Went to shops yesterday afternoon, and halfway there began to notice my right hand was freezing compared to my left hand which was warm. When I looked I had odd gloves on, night vision on my right hand and ski gloves on my left, which supports my ski gloves are better than the night visions.
That's what happens when you get dressed in a dark room.
That's what happens when you get dressed in a dark room.
Bodhbh
Guru
I've been using a pair of lobster ski gloves. The are pretty good, but are of the 3 finger, 1 finger, thumb design and the problem is the 'lonely finger' does sometimes get cold. If I had to buy again, I'd make sure they were of the 2 finger, 2 finger, thumb design or just get some mittens and be done with it. Think would rather suffer the reduced control and have everything toasty.
I have this problem as I suffer from Raynauds phenomenon.
Currently using Sealskinz Winter Gloves which tend to stop the blood draining out of my fingers but they don't stop the numbness.
I tried something different today and wore normal thin Thinsulate gloves, then a pair rubber mechanic gloves over them and then finished off with another larger pair of larger gloves. It wasn't bitterly cold today but it worked as well as the Sealskinz.
Not looking forward to Friday's commute when the snowcomes again
I get Raynouds as well & use 'extreme cold weather mitts' (British Army issue) - inners for down to about +2, then if it gets colder or rain/sleet/snow, the outers as well which are goretex. If you can get hold of set, I thoroughly recommend them. They don't look 'cool' but your hands & fingers don't stay 'cool' if you know what I mean. Other posters on here have talked about ski gloves/mitts - these are similar & definately the way forward. In my experience cold/wet weather cycling stuff is rubbish - especially sealskinz.
Cheers, I may give them a try.
I had also planned to look at ski gloves as I would hope that they could cope with lower tempratures.
Got to say that I was a little disappointed with the Sealskinz. Was expecting a bit more from them for what they cost.
