Best full-finger gloves? For early winter?

[akelman]

I need to buy a pair of full-finger gloves for late-fall and early-winter riding. Well, truth be told, I'll be using these gloves for all but the coldest days of winter, but the coldest days here, when I'll be using poofy Descentes, aren't very cold: ~45 or so. The gloves I want will be used on days when the temperatures range from 50-60ish. Any thoughts? Other than, "Stop being such a wimp, California boy!"

Thanks.

[sjbraun]

Try some light weight wool gloves or glove liners for those temps. Like these

http://shop.ibex.com/Apparel/Zing

[eddief]

Manzella - by themselves or under half finger normal cycling cloves...especially in temperate CA:

http://www.manzella.com/index.php/products/detail/mz-151r

these look more cooler, but not sure about warmth:

http://www.manzella.com/index.php/products/detail/mz-144r

[roydyates]

Manzella - by themselves or under half finger normal cycling cloves...especially in temperate CA:

http://www.manzella.com/index.php/products/detail/mz-151r

these look more cooler, but not sure about warmth:

http://www.manzella.com/index.php/products/detail/mz-144r
I have some other lightweight Manzella gloves and they are also completely fine. Frankly, I agree with the earlier post that just some wooly linears are sufficient in mild temps.

For serious cold, I wear my favorite brand of ski gloves. I think they are called "Drop" I don't see how a cycling glove could be any better than a ski glove.

[Uncle Jam's Army]

Ari, I've used these for down to 45 degrees when the ride starts. I run really hot, so, anything thicker with fleece on the inside gets really wet, which makes it difficult to take off and put back on.

http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/cycling-gloves/road/monaco-lf.html

[moose8]

I use some Swix cross country skiing gloves and really like them, more than some old cannondale winter gloves I have.

[happycampyer]

For the mid 40's to 50 or so, I like the Castelli Nano gloves. They are lightweight and pretty windproof (which is most of the battle at those temps), and the silicon grips are excellent. I'm not sure whether Castelli still makes them (I've seen them in shops, but most places online seem to have the Super Nano, which looks to be a heavier glove). This is the one I'm referring to:

http://www.artscyclery.com/descpage-CSNG.html

[eddief]

cause so often we start rides when it it 40 or 50, but mid ride it warms up. and then full fingers are too warm.

[tiretrax]

I've been riding with Specialized full finger gloves. I think they're for mountain biking - they're not insulated, but they're great for 50 and above. When it's colder, I use in descending order of temperature 1) cross country ski gloves or warm weather ski gloves, 2.) Pearl Izumi Gavia gloves (have a zipper on the gauntlet), and 3.) ski gloves (35 and below).

[etu]

Early AM weather in San Francisco is usually @50-60F
was in search for the perfect commuter glove a few yrs ago
found what others have suggested - mid wt wool gloves are fantastic
I use defeet brand wooleater
for colder, wetter weather, I'm still looking for a good water/windproof shell

[wooly]

Ari, I've used these for down to 45 degrees when the ride starts. I run really hot, so, anything thicker with fleece on the inside gets really wet, which makes it difficult to take off and put back on.

http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/cycling-gloves/road/monaco-lf.html

I've tried these on at a local shop and will probably pick some up. I think they would works nicely for the temp range that you're looking at.

[akelman]

I've tried these on at a local shop and will probably pick some up. I think they would works nicely for the temp range that you're looking at.

Yeah, I think I'm going to give those a try. Thanks, everyone.

[wooly]

Ari - I just picked up the Giro Monaco's. They seem nice but the real test will be tomorrow morning when it will be in the low 50's.

[m.skeen]

If the Giros don't work you should check out the Assos insulator:

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/product-apparel/2011-assos-insulatorgloves-9798.133.0.html

I have the older version but I use them in your temp range.

[Marz]

Defeet make gloves that are apparently worn by the pro tour guys during training on cold spring mornings, suit pre winter too I suppose. I have a pair and I think they're in coolmax or something but cheap and superb.

[tuscanyswe]

http://www.skistore.se/sv/handskar/6812-hestra-windstopper-multisport.html

I love these. Abit thick for many i would guess but its my favorite winter-glove and ive had more than a few.

[Keith A]

Ari - I just picked up the Giro Monaco's. They seem nice but the real test will be tomorrow morning when it will be in the low 50's.Wooly -- I'll be interested in what you think of these as I'm still looking for some cool weather long finger gloves.

[DRietz]

I race in long finger glove liners as extra protection, no matter what time of the year. I don't ride in them normally as my fingers are less susceptible to the cold than my toes, but if I were going to use gloves here in California, they'd be the Capo Roubaix gloves.

[LiteFM]

Favorite gloves for cross anyone? I had a pair of Specialized BG Radiator gloves and loved them. Lost them during the mess that was Beacon cross a few weeks ago. Looking for other options... anyone have any experience with more technical gloves from Fox or Oakley? I'd like something on the warm side but lightweight enough for tricky bike handling and shifting.

[hainy]

silk undergloves work for me

[ultratoad]

You said best-- price no object? Rapha's town gloves are soft, supple, and warm down to about 45 degrees. They wear like iron-- I'm going into my 3rd season with a pair and they still look almost new. The price is a bit over-the-top but they last-- most gloves don't. They are the nicest and most comfortable middle weight gloves I have ever used....