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eadorno
01-28-2007, 04:45 PM
Need some advice on winter riding gloves. Just got a new Merlin Camena and am loving riding it, even in the cold. Problem is I can't keep my hands warm enough to go more than 15 miles before it gets unbearable. Just bought a new pair of the Pearl Izumi Cyclones. They are not up to the job of keeping my hands warm in 40 degree temperature. Any suggestions on brands to try for riding in dry, cold weather -- no colder than 40 degrees? Thanks!
Bradford
01-28-2007, 04:48 PM
Why special gloves?
I wear my wind block fleece most the time and my ski gloves when it is really cold out. Works just fine for me.
palincss
01-28-2007, 05:03 PM
Need some advice on winter riding gloves. Just got a new Merlin Camena and am loving riding it, even in the cold. Problem is I can't keep my hands warm enough to go more than 15 miles before it gets unbearable. Just bought a new pair of the Pearl Izumi Cyclones. They are not up to the job of keeping my hands warm in 40 degree temperature. Any suggestions on brands to try for riding in dry, cold weather -- no colder than 40 degrees? Thanks!
This varies tremendously from person to person. In dry cold weather from around 35 degrees up to 60 or so, these: http://tinyurl.com/vrcxq five buck Nashbar polypro glove liners under a pair of summertime cycling gloves work just fine for me. Colder than that, or with a stiff headwind, I have a pair of really warm Cannondale gloves with glove liner inserts I got some years ago that don't seem to be currently available. But it doesn't get all that cold where I live, and 20-25 degrees or so is probably the coldest I'll be out riding.
While I'm perfectly content with my blue glove liners under riding gloves there will be others on the same ride who are wearing "lobster" gloves or heavy-duty cold weather gloves like the PI Cyclone.
stevep
01-28-2007, 05:26 PM
think nice hat.
bubblewrap under jersey #1 in the chest area.
your hands will be warm enough at 30...
Kevan
01-28-2007, 06:10 PM
Specialized neoprene lobster mits. Several years ago I got'm from Nashbar for 10 bucks. That's right....10 bucks. These guys are my heavy armor. I've never ever been cold in these things and this year I've added my liners for a kick. Shift operation is about as good as you can expect wearing lobsters.
I will tell you that I do sweat inside them, so they are reserved for my coldest rides and I do just fine getting in 30-40 mile rides wearing them. Disadvantage? Well, there is this certain funk coming from them.
Guess I'll wash'm.
chuckred
01-28-2007, 06:31 PM
Need some advice on winter riding gloves. Just got a new Merlin Camena and am loving riding it, even in the cold. Problem is I can't keep my hands warm enough to go more than 15 miles before it gets unbearable. Just bought a new pair of the Pearl Izumi Cyclones. They are not up to the job of keeping my hands warm in 40 degree temperature. Any suggestions on brands to try for riding in dry, cold weather -- no colder than 40 degrees? Thanks!
I usually end up with my regular short finger gloves after about half an hour on the bike when it's over 40 (except for long downhills...). As others said, - think keeping the core warm...
But, I was having trouble with my fingers getting cold at lower temps - on long descents. I figured the problem was the convection cooling from the wind - got a cheap pair of windproof overgloves from PI that will go over my thin long-finger gloves. Haven't had a chance to try them yet, but I'm betting that the combo will be warmer than a single pair of heavier gloves...
Erik.Lazdins
01-28-2007, 07:20 PM
I can wear a lighter glove than normal if I layer up my core a bit more. I always cover my head.
If I dress on my core to not get hot, my hands will be too cold.
If I use my hands as a heat exchanger by layering up the core, I'm good.
When its really cold (20F and colder), I wear ski gloves.
sg8357
01-28-2007, 07:37 PM
Gore N2S gloves, marmot and mountain hardware are the brands I have.
Both gloves are N2S with leather palms, not cycling specific.
Size the gloves for wool glove liners, also cover your head.
The N2S gloves are good on cold rainy rides too, my hands stay cool,
not warm or cold. One the few modern fabrics that have worked for me.
Scott G.
From regular cycling gloves, as the temps cool I go to:
-Cannondale full fingered gloves (good down to about 40F)
-Black Diamond modular ski gloves (I forget the model. It maybe the the Ascent? It's a fleece liner inside a hard shell- good down to about 25F)
-Gordini Lava wool (Leather palm- these things are very warm, down to at least 0F)
Below that it's too cold to ride.
Xyzzy
01-28-2007, 08:59 PM
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Peter P.
01-28-2007, 09:26 PM
Pearl Izumi Lobster Mitts. I have two pair; a "lighter" pair with leather and terrycloth, and a bulkier pair for below 20 degrees which are nylon and have a high loft insulation.
The lobster mitt concept of pooling the heat of a couple fingers works great for me, despite the limited dexterity. Operating STI controls or Grip Shift on my ATB is not a problem.
Using a light glove liner inside a winter glove goes a long way towards increasing warmth, just buy the outer gloves a size larger because once you compress the insulation or remove the air gap in your gloves, heating effectiveness reduces considerably.
I've found tight, rib knit cuffs on gloves reduce circulation and hence, warmth, so I choose gloves, including liners, that fit loosely at the wrist. This includes jacket sleeves as well. I've also found not wearing a watch helps on that particular hand.
I had forgotten what some of the other posters said about keeping the "core" warm but it's true; add an extra layer to your torso, or even arm warmers to your long sleeve jersey and long sleeve undershirt, and you'll go a long way towards keeping a warm blood supply that reaches your hands.
I'd rather sweat than freeze any day.
eadorno
01-28-2007, 10:00 PM
Thanks for all of the great suggestions. I do use the PI head cover and layer up the core. I hear the Toko gloves are great. Might try those. They are not cycling specific but apparently cyclists have had great success with them.
rwsaunders
01-28-2007, 10:48 PM
Marshall's and TJ Maxx always stock decent quality fleece gloves for under $12.
I arrived at the meeting point two Sundays ago wearing my usual P-I AmFibs, with P-I glove liners underneath. Air temperature was 16 degrees.
A few chuckles went around with one guy bothering to explain: "We laugh at people who try to ride wearing those gloves on days like today. Your hands are going to be cold."
Fortunately he was only partly correct as the glove liners added about 10 degrees to the lower end of the normal AmFib range (somewhere bt. 25 and 30 degrees F. in my experience). After about an hour one finger on each hand was cold (ergo, liners work for me).
Their solution?
http://www.backcountry.com/store/TNF0322/c11/s100000008/The-North-Face-Himalayan-Mitten.html?id=GHkWwxrS
Probably nice if you happen to have a spare Benjamin and change to drop on mittens. Single-speed or fixed-gear accessory required but not included!
eadorno
01-29-2007, 09:16 AM
They look very warm but a bit bulky for my taste. I live in Seattle and it rarely get below freezing on dry days. Looking for gloves that will be warm at 40' temperature. Thanks for your comments.
Bittersweet
01-29-2007, 10:04 AM
http://gear-west.stores.yahoo.net/glovesandmitts.html
I use various Toko/Yoko/Swix nordic gloves depending on the temp. Thermos are good for cool weather (40F). Race gloves better when about 50F. YMMV. Good hat is a must.
Marron
01-29-2007, 10:50 AM
Specialized neoprene lobster mits. Several years ago I got'm from Nashbar for 10 bucks. That's right....10 bucks. These guys are my heavy armor. I've never ever been cold in these things and this year I've added my liners for a kick. Shift operation is about as good as you can expect wearing lobsters.
I will tell you that I do sweat inside them, so they are reserved for my coldest rides and I do just fine getting in 30-40 mile rides wearing them. Disadvantage? Well, there is this certain funk coming from them.
Guess I'll wash'm.
These are awsome; I'm always trolling for another pair on ebay.
wdlewis
01-29-2007, 11:55 AM
I tried several brands of winter gloves and settled on the Assos Early Winter glove. They keep my hands very warm yet provide good feel of the shifters and brakes.
ti_boi
01-29-2007, 12:00 PM
Need some advice on winter riding gloves. Just got a new Merlin Camena and am loving riding it, even in the cold. Problem is I can't keep my hands warm enough to go more than 15 miles before it gets unbearable. Just bought a new pair of the Pearl Izumi Cyclones. They are not up to the job of keeping my hands warm in 40 degree temperature. Any suggestions on brands to try for riding in dry, cold weather -- no colder than 40 degrees? Thanks!
I wrap my hands in tin foil....it matches my hat. :rolleyes:
eadorno
01-29-2007, 10:14 PM
Thanks for the advice. I took back the PI Cyclones today and I went ahead and ordered a pair of Toko Windstopper Gore gloves. At $69 I hope they're everything they're billed to be!
They look very warm but a bit bulky for my taste. I live in Seattle and it rarely get below freezing on dry days. Looking for gloves that will be warm at 40' temperature. Thanks for your comments.
I have a pair of windstopper gloves made by Gore. I've had them for a couple years now and they are holding up well.
The newer version has an elastic cuff, which would be preferable as the "hooks" on the velcro closure can snag your jersey.
Check out this thread: gloves (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=25303&highlight=gloves)
CNY rider
01-30-2007, 09:23 AM
In one of those prior threads someone recommended ice mitts from Vulpine.
I got them last week and have ridden with them the last 2 days. Yesterday, 80 minutes on frozen seasonal roads, 17 degrees outside; this morning 30 minute commute to work 7 degrees, speeds 20-30 mph for the first 2 miles. My hands were totally warm both days.
They're very well designed and constructed. Big cuffs with a heavy zipper and pulls so you can get them on.
Give them a shot if you're going to ride in serious cold.
DRZRM
01-30-2007, 12:44 PM
I was out in my P-I AmFibs in 19 degs yesterday, fine until the sun dropped below the buildings, then lost my pinkies (feeling...not frostbite). Had to fist up my pinky and ring fingers on the way home. I had some lobster mitts I liked, but I'm not sure what happened to them, I may try those NorthFace mittens.
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