Gloves for 30-40 Degree Rides?

[GregL]

I'm looking for some full-finger gloves for 30-40 degree rides. I have some excellent Sugoi lobster gloves for colder days and Pearl Izumis that are great over 40 degrees. Ideally, I'd like a pair of breathable, wind resistant gloves for the days in between.

Thanks,
Greg

[leftyfreak]

I'm looking for some full-finger gloves for 30-40 degree rides. I have some excellent Sugoi lobster gloves for colder days and Pearl Izumis that are great over 40 degrees. Ideally, I'd like a pair of breathable, wind resistant gloves for the days in between.

Thanks,
Greg

Do you have space under the PI gloves to fit a pair of liners? If it's not too tight of a fit, that would be an alternative. In my case, I use some Smartwool liners under my Giordana Three-Season gloves in the temperature range you mentioned. Like you, much below that and I switch to lobster gloves.

[JLP]

For longer rides, adding a thin over mitt to other gloves with the option of also adding those chemical warmers is the ticket. At least it is here where you're also soaked at those temps. Over mitts are small and can be added and removed as things progress.

[pgrizzwald]

I love these for those rides when heavy duty gloves are too warm.

http://defeet.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=A01C5CDE0D8F445C8F3398EB D76F3164

[bicycletricycle]

knit wool gloves, I like green military surplus type.

[sandyrs]

I love these for those rides when heavy duty gloves are too warm.

http://defeet.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=A01C5CDE0D8F445C8F3398EB D76F3164

Seconded.

[smontanaro]

I have some excellent Sugoi lobster gloves for colder days and Pearl Izumis that are great over 40 degrees.

I have a light pair of full finger PI's (yellow and black, no padding, just an extra layer of leather). I find them good down to about freezing. I guess it just shows that different people have different tolerance for cold. I agree, if you can squeeze a set of liners in there, that might be enough. If not, maybe see if the PI's are available one size larger. Also, make sure your arms are warm.

[exapkib]

Do you have space under the PI gloves to fit a pair of liners? If it's not too tight of a fit, that would be an alternative. In my case, I use some Smartwool liners under my Giordana Three-Season gloves in the temperature range you mentioned. Like you, much below that and I switch to lobster gloves.

Ditto.

Adding a pair of thin wool liners under my full finger gloves extends their 'range' quite a bit. Also gives you some flexibility for rides when the temperature warms up quite a bit by the time you finish.

[Veloo]

Have you considered oven mitts? AKA Bar Mitts.

http://www.barmitts.com/

They look ridiculous but I can go without gloves under them in sub zero (Celsius) temps.

[sandyrs]

Have you considered oven mitts? AKA Bar Mitts.

http://www.barmitts.com/

They look ridiculous but I can go without gloves under them in sub zero (Celsius) temps.

The OP already has colder rides covered and was asking specifically about something in between a sub-freezing option and a warmer option.

[JasonF]

Assos Bonka - they're warm and wind resistant yet breathable at the same time. I tend to "run cold" and wear them anywhere between freezing and 50 degrees.

[tv_vt]

Jeez, so many could work for you. Consider cross-country skiing gloves by Swix, and Ibex makes a nice glove - Kilometer, I think. Craft makes some, etc. Check out windstopper fleece gloves at EMS or REI or any outdoors store.

Point is, they don't have to be bike-specific for those temps. Chances are, your rides won't be too long at those temps.

Can't speak of mitts or lobster half-mitts - not a fan of those for on the bike.

[Bradford]

I use my Craftsman Mechanics Gloves when I'm between full winter gloves and summer gloves. As an added bonus, they were already in my garage. The spray paint in the fingers give then added character.

[stephenmarklay]

I love these for those rides when heavy duty gloves are too warm.

http://defeet.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=A01C5CDE0D8F445C8F3398EB D76F3164

As a near freezing glove? They are useless for me below around 55.

[dustyrider]

I use my Craftsman Mechanics Gloves when I'm between full winter gloves and summer gloves. As an added bonus, they were already in my garage. The spray paint in the fingers give then added character.

The perfect 30-40 degree glove is a work glove. Cheap, available almost everywhere, usually in a gawdy color and you can, like, work in them, man. :beer:

[LJohnny]

Assos Bonka - they're warm and wind resistant yet breathable at the same time. I tend to "run cold" and wear them anywhere between freezing and 50 degrees.

By any chance have you tried the fugu gloves? I have those but I have been curious about the newer bonka. They seem more "form fitting" than the fugu. Thanks


And to the OP, Castelli has a very good range, IMO, with the estremo is quite warm and good around 30, but the CW series is also quite good around mid 30s to 40s.

[ajhapps]

I liked the Pearl Izumi Cyclone gloves - they were really, really cheap (usually on sale for $25), windproof, and warm enough without being big and bulky. I'd wear them down to the low 30s before having to switch to an insulated glove. This was when I lived in NYC, not SF... now I'm so soft that I freak out when it is 51 degrees in the morning and I have to wear a light wind vest at the start of the ride.

[bicycletricycle]

These ones, you kinda look like a homeless person wearing them, but they are great.

http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/clothing/gloves-mittens/wool-gloves-inserts.html

[93legendti]

These PI Select Softshell gloves work for me:

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/pearl-izumi-select-softshell-glove?skidn=PLZ003P-BK-S&ti=UExQIENhdDpNZW4ncyBXaW50ZXIgQmlrZSBHbG92ZXM6MTo xMDpjY0NhdDEwMDE5NQ==

PI rates them from 25-45 degrees, but I find 35 to be the low range. My fingers run colder than most.
The beauty is a liner glove like DeFeet wool gloves or Outdoor Research PL can be carried and extend the range.

I bought in Xl so I could layer, normally take L's but my last PI's in L were a bit snug.

[cdn_bacon]

nitrile gloves under any kind of windbreaking cover. Nitrile keeps the wind and moisture out, you just need something over top of those as a heat layer

[shovelhd]

I use these LG gloves. They're great for that range. If the day starts a little colder I will slip a hand warmer in there and remove it when needed.

http://www.louisgarneau.com/us-en/product/827741/1482170/Cold_Weather_Cycling_Gloves/GEL_EX_CYCLING_GLOVES

[JasonF]

By any chance have you tried the fugu gloves? I have those but I have been curious about the newer bonka. They seem more "form fitting" than the fugu. Thanks


Haven't tried Fugu but I do find the Bonka gloves to have little bulk despite their warmth. In fact, I've used them for shooting trap & skeet where it's important to have a good trigger feel. Again, I run cold and don't do well with them below 35 degrees.

[daker13]

Where do you get those in Providence? The army/navy store on Thayer (if it's still there...)?


These ones, you kinda look like a homeless person wearing them, but they are great.

http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/clothing/gloves-mittens/wool-gloves-inserts.html