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Need some new gloves for spring.
I was going to get some phew early winter gloves but they are out of stock. I have some planet X flanders gloves and while the idea is good they are a little too short in the wrist so I get cold draughts. I'm in Newcastle so chilly weather can run into may. I've got the defeet style for racing and when it is slightly warmer and I'bve got full winter gloves for when it is really cold.
any recommendations.
Windproof, long wrist, low bulk, minimal padding, very breathable (so not goretx membrane?).
Mostly going to be used for road riding if that makes a difference. Don't want to spend much over £30
Gore used to make some good windstopper gloves, don't know what they're called though I'm afraid. I tend to use assos system gloves now as they last better than pretty much anything else I've tried and work well for me.
You should be able to pick up sale gloves as the shops are all pushing summer clothing now.
Specialized Element 1.5 but they have a slight bit of padding in the lower palm area.
Anything above 5?C and they're too warm.
These are really nice, no padding, light roubaix backs, long wrist. My favourite spring/autumn gloves for dry days
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-lightness-full-finger-gloves/
Ah I was going to suggest the De Feet Dura. I tend to go straight from my winter lobsters to these. They do a warmer merino pair now too ([url= http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/for-the-rider/bodywear/cycling-gloves/defeet-electronic-touch-merino-wool-dura-glove.html ]here[/url]) but I've not tried them.
I had the Castelli lightness glove above, nice but it split on the palm after only a few rides, bit disappointing.
Edit... anyone know of a light thin windproof lobster style glove that would pack easily in a jersey pocket, that would go over a normal pair of gloves? I've seen mitt style ones in outdoor stores and often thought a lobster one would be ideal for riding in case it got wet/cold quickly out on a long ride.