[Closed] Not quite winter gloves

100% brisker are my early winter type gloves. Have a little padding mind

howsyourdad1 - Member
100% brisker

What he said

Fox Sidewinder Polar work for me, cheap at Evans just now too: https://www.evanscycles.com/fox-clothing-sidewinder-glove-EV228667?esvt=1410-GOUKE1693720&esvq=&esvadt=999999-0-831488-1&esvcrea=99009104576&esvplace=&esvd=m&esvo=EV228667-L-BLK&esvaid=50080&gclid=CjwKEAjwwOvABRC08aedoZ_lnTMSJACs_cbuJ_XbCxwFQtYnBkXwno_rQ-gRg9MuShb_JuUpLYBJ2BoCkTXw_wcB

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Technically not shower proof mind you, still good though

Defeet Dura. Work across quite a wide range of temperatures. Relatively cheap and hard wearing.

661 storms are great for me, got some year old ones from CRC dirt cheap last year

100% brisker. No padding on the palm.

Scott minus. Decent clarino palm, gore windstopper back.

brisker here

Briskers

Those sidewinders linked above at Evans's aren't the thermal 'polar' version I do t think.

It's these ones https://www.evanscycles.com/fox-clothing-sidewinder-polar-glove-EV285278

I bought some yesterday so will report back on how they perform tomorrow.

I've got a very tatty pair of Mercury's and also the Briskers. The Briskers a slightly warmer but very, very good and pretty cheap as far a bike stuff goes!

Briskers, no padding on the palm.

Easy - Sombrio Shinny. Perfect for this weather, no padding, thin but warm. (If you can find them, so maybe not so easy!)
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Second vote for the Sidewinder, I've the non-polar pair and still had toasty hands riding in Wales through snow.

Yup 100% Brisker http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/100-brisker-cold-weather-glove-2016/rp-prod121141

[i] I've the non-polar pair and still had toasty hands riding in Wales through snow.[/i] - sounds a bit warm for a [i]not quite winter[/i] glove? Too hot hands is almost as bad as too cold.

Too hot hands is almost as bad as too cold.

Eh?

ps. In case anyone is tempted - avoid Endura Dexter. They are bulky summer gloves disguised as windproof gloves. Not warm in the slightest.

Eh?

Well put. I can't stand sweaty hands. So when it's [i]not quite winter[/i], I'd definitely rather have something not "full winter", or my hands will be [i]too warm[/i]. Make sense Eh? Sorry if it's complicated. 😉

I have a pair of Madison gloves, don't rmember name, but were cheap, not padded but warm. very windproof which is the key imo.

How do those Briskers' Size up?

Same as specialized, a bit larger than 661. Size chart is ok iirc.

Depends how manly your hands or (or maybe how goood your circulation is!). I work in an office and feel the cold really badly so always wear warmer stuff than a couple of my biking buddies who work outside and generally wear summer gloves all year round! I've got some Specialized lobster gloves (index finger on its own, other three in a mitten) for when it gets really cold, but rarely use them with the liner as they're just too bulky.

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[quote=Teetosugars ]How do those Briskers' Size up?

wear a large same as my other gloves and they fit me fine.

hughjayteens - Member

Those sidewinders linked above at Evans's aren't the thermal 'polar' version I do t think.

oops my bad! Didn't check the link properly.

Sidewinders are good gloves, but Polars are brilliant when things are starting to get proper cold.

Gore Bikewear WS soft shell gloves work for me. I think the ones I have are the old Alp X version rather than the current Power ones or whatever they are, but they're totally windproof, shower resistant - they leak at seams eventually - and although there's no insulation, they're good for me down to around 5?C or so. Not cheap, but a good fit, have been pretty durable and just work.

Gore Bikewear's actual Gore-Tex gloves on the other hand, are horrible. Bought some a couple of years back when they were recommended on here and while they're warm and the fit is great, the floating liner means there's loads of movement between the outer glove, the liner and the insulation. You can twist your hand as if you're on a motorcycle. Thoroughly awful things.

http://www.startfitness.co.uk/bbb-coldzone-winter-cycling-gloves-bwg-16.html?gclid=CJH7zoypjNACFUoW0wodwXIFhQ

I have some of these for 'autumn' conditions.

I like the Polar Sidewinders- only thing is, the sizing's different from the normal Sidewinder- they've bulked it inwards rather than out. That's kind of annoying if you're already a Fox wearer! The large is much bigger than the medium and the medium is a wee bit smaller. But it's a good glove.

(I'd have got the briskers but couldn't find them in stock at the time)

Endura Windchill Glove AW16, for me just bought a set, single layer and going but last night outing, warm & windproof.

I can understand the too hot people....

too hot = sweaty = wet = very cold once you stop/cool down.

How warm do most people find these? i.e. how good is the insulation on the back? Also, how are they in the rain?

I get cold hands quite quick but find my winter gloves lack any real feel

The idea of no insulation on your palm/inner is great

The Sidewinders are literally just a summer glove with a bit of insulation and wind barrier, so they're warmer rather than warm. They're not going to cut it for me in winter at all, but then, I get cold hands.

(I'll be in the glacier gloves once it gets cold, which do have feel but it's weird, smeared-through-3mm-of-rubber feel)

Thanks for all the replies.
I've gone with the majority and ordered some 100% Brisker gloves from CRC, I had a £5 good will code to use up.

I ordered some sidewinders but found like Northwind that they don't fit like other Fox gloves (have two other pairs) as the padding/insulation seems to be on the inside so they're too tight on my fingers.

May have to give the Briskers a try if most people rate them so highly!