Cool weather gloves recommendations

[Keith A]

Well after several winters my PI long finger gloves fell apart when I washed them the other day. These served me well for the not so cold winters we have here in Florida and so I'm looking for some replacements. I don't need anything heavy duty nor do I really need wind/rain proof ones.

So what I'm looking for is some lighter weight gloves with your standard leather type palms -- without much padding there.

Got any recommendations? I was looking at the PI Cyclone gloves, but these might be a bit too warm for my needs.

[Louis]

Are cyclists allowed to wear gloves in Florida?

[Keith A]

Are cyclists allowed to wear gloves in Florida?Believe it not it does get nippy around here. At the start of the group ride last Saturday, the air temperature was right at 40º with the wind chill factor in the upper 30's.

[rice rocket]

One of my riding buddies uses HEAD gloves from Costco. They're neoprene-ish, and have rubber dots for grip. Not sure if the Florida Costcos will have them though.

They're $10/pair.

[rwsaunders]

Cannondale makes a lightweight, windproof glove that works well between 35-50 degrees. It should work for those cold Florida mornings.

[jednjen42]

I live in Central CA, it's cold in the morning, warms up early afternoon. I use PI soft shell gloves and wear them over my half finger gloves. They're light weight, block wind and moisture, not too warm, and pack nicely in my jersey pocket once it warms up. They breath well too so your gloves and hands won't soak in sweat.
http://www.pearlizumi.com/publish/content/pi_2010/us/en/index/products/men/ride/accessories/0.-productCode-14141015.html

[Keith A]

jednjen42 -- I was just looking at these. A couple of questions for you: what is the palm material and are these breathable?

[veloduffer]

I've been using the Voler Thermal Glove this year and it is great. It is windproof and has light layer of fleece inside. No padding and is perfect for temps down to high 30s.

Cost is $29.99

Cheaper alternative is to buy cotton garden gloves with dots on the palm (found in any hardware store) and wear them over your regular cycling gloves. Cost $0.99

[mo3039]

Check out the Giro Ambients. I've been impressed with the fit/feel/function of my short-finger Giros, and just got to try (and will be ordering) one of their full-finger dirt gloves yesterday -- nice stuff.

[Keith A]

Thanks for all of the input so far...keep it coming :banana:

[achurch]

light, breathe, block the wind (not sure how they do both). Loose enough to wear over a cycling glove if you want to, easy to get on and off while riding, fit in a pocket easily, etc.

Not cycling specific but I wear them all the way to about 30, below that I switch to winter gloves...

[Geoff]

Keith I live in Tallahassee and have a pair fo Craft windblocker type gloves. They are good for almost everything I do. When its really cold (20-30) I use a set of polypro glove liners and am ok.

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[PaulE]

I have the previous version of these Craft Lobster Gloves (http://www.craft-usa.com/cra_shop_zoom.php?back=185&category=1&headline=&area=shop&type=bbike&id=709&bcsex=m.). They look like and are described as something for seriously cold weather. In reality the liner glove is very thin and the lobster over-glove is not otherwise insulated. If you want something for 30ish degrees, this might be the ticket.

For slightly warmer weather 40 to the low 50's, I have a pair of these Specialized body geometry gloves (http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=57559) and recommend them.

As an aside, I was in Key Biscayne and Coral Gables last weekend-not riding. It was in the 50's early in the mornings and there were lots of cyclists on the Rickenbacker Causeway who were dressed like cyclists riding in the Northeast at temperatures 10-15 degrees colder - Booties, balaclavas, full length tights, heavier jackets. And heading West on the Rickenbacker causeway, the cyclists had to cross 3 lanes of traffic mostly exceeding the 45 mph speed limit to get on local roads from the center lane as opposed to the 2 right lanes which go to highways or taking the sidewalk! Very exciting I'm sure!

[Keith A]

PaulE -- Thanks for the info. The Specialized gloves look interesting to me. BTW, some of these folks in FL don't know how to deal with the cool/cold weather. It has been in the upper 40's every morning this week and I'm fine with arm/knee warmers and a wind blocking vest. My rule of thumb is if I'm not cold when I first start out, then I've dressed too warmly.

[rnhood]

The name Hestra needs no introduction to quality made gloves. Any from their XC line (http://www.hestragloves.com/#/us/gloves/cross_country/) should not only meet, but exceed your expectations. For 2011 they will be introducing a separate cycling model line but, it will be mostly built from the XC line - I think. Hestra gloves are known for their superior dexterity and durability.

[eddief]

when the the mornings are cold or for days around 50 degrees. if it warms up, i like to be able to take off the liners, put em in a pocket and keep riding with the fingerless.

these ones work really well for that purpose:

http://www.rei.com/product/772206

[pbjbike]

when the the mornings are cold or for days around 50 degrees. if it warms up, i like to be able to take off the liners, put em in a pocket and keep riding with the fingerless.

these ones work really well for that purpose:

http://www.rei.com/product/772206

Having lived there, I know it's cold and damp in the Bay Area in winter. It's crazy trying to dress for a ride over the GG bridge that extends 30 miles north or south. How many layers/gloves/knee warmers/tights can you carry... However: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkIVvjZc9Y

Just poking, as damp beats cold by 20 degrees. :beer:

[Blue Jays]

"...My rule of thumb is if I'm not cold when I first start out, then I've dressed too warmly..."Precisely the same guideline that I also utilize.