[Closed] Gloves?

I'm liking my Scott minus gloves.

But not ridden them in proper cold yet.

Pogies

[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sportful-essential-windstopper-gloves/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360668196&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360668196uk&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=UK_PLA_Clothing&utm_medium=base&utm_content=sthR8Dm1Y_dt%7cpcrid%7c67090791782%7cpkw%7c%7cpmt%7c%7cprd%7c5360668196uk ]Sportful[/url] ones are my current favourite. Not bulky and great reviews too

If you want outrageous warmness and total dryness, in a normal glove, go neoprene. Perfect Curve Glacier Gloves for me but they do have 3 big drawbacks. 1, they're super-hot, useless til it gets properly cold. 2, they quickly begin to smell like something's died in them- they're fully waterproof so sweat stays inside and cleaning/drying them is a hassle. And 3, they're made of basically thick foam rubber so they do feel a bit weird on the bike. Not problematic- I've done enduro racing and that with them on- just weird, the feel is different. It's a bit like fitting fat foam grips.

(don't use them with fat foam grips, that's pretty orrible)

Anyone tried the Endura nemo ones ? Seems a good take on neoprene ?

Pretty warm those but not even slightly waterproof- the seams leak like sieves even though they're supposed to be welded. Shame, tbh they're a good design, it's just that Endura made them to their traditional standards 😆

http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/collections/gloves

I get really cold hands and my fingers go white and numb if I ride in anything below 5 Celsius - so I've tried a lot of gloves. None have been warm enough to stop it - however I've just bought some SealSkinz Handle Bar Mittens.

They look like a lobster claw - which is a good way to keep hands warm. Reduced surface area of the glove therefore less heat loss plus fingers are held in groups of two and hence share warmth.

This is them; [url= http://www.highonbikes.com/clothing/gloves-winter/sealskinz-handle-bar-winter-cycling-mittens.html?gclid=CLfS7NCitskCFUK4GwodqcoFpg ]Sealskinz Handle Bar Mittens[/url] although I ordered from Wiggle for £18.

I have high hopes for them but they haven't arrived yet 😆

Looks like they've just matched Wiggle

Scott Minus gloves worked well for me on today's ride. I was out for a couple of hours with temperatures down to -2*C.
I've used them when it was a little warmer and found that they just got wet with sweat.

I bought a pair of these http://www.evanscycles.com/products/louis-garneau/gel-ex-gloves-ec040439

in the autumn and they're just too warm. They are also the only cycling gloves I've worn that have thumbs long enough for my chimpy hands.

was pasSing Evans earlier with a £20 voucher and tried and bought at pair of those ^^^^ Louis Garneau ones - they look and feel great !

update - used the Louis Garneau ones last night - temp was just above freezing, dry (from above) but lots of mank and spray.

Very impressed with them, warm, nice feel on bike. Probably the best [s]£20[/s] winter gloves I have used so far over the years.

Decided to go with the Neoprene option this winter too,the Endura Nemo gloves seem OK so far but time and a long Winter will tell. Also bought some Neoprene wetsuit gloves to try,very similar but slightly cheaper than the Endura ones not tried them yet.Also (Neoprene overload alert) bought a pair of Neoprene wetsuit socks to try,again cheaper than the equivalent Sealskinz,will report back in due course.
Maybe I`m subconsciously thinking of taking up Surfing instead ?

Just realised I've had my pogies for 2 years and I've never worn them!. Tomorrows the day....

neoprene is a good route. not waterproof, but even when wet they keep the chill off your hands unless it's icy cold. most water proof gloves make my hands sweat so still end up with damp paws and the cold sets in because theyre not fully windproof. also worth thinking about thin liner gloves - the extra layer to trap the air right next to the skin makes a big difference

I've got some Trek 'lobster' thingies that I haven't worn for years cos it hasn't been cold enough.

sofaboy73 - Member

neoprene is a good route. not waterproof

Mine are. And not pushbike waterproof, but actual proof against water waterproof.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/endura-dexter-windproof-gloves-aw15/rp-prod32183

I've got a pair of them just now, decent enough.

I've tried fully water proof in the past, you just get sweaty, so i reckon if you are going to get wet, it's better rain. So you're best looking for gloves that stay warm and keep the wind off. waterproof-ness is irrelevant pretty much I reckon..

I've tried lots & lots of gloves and the best are aldi ones and if it's heavy rain I pair them with tuffbag paclite mitts. I have castelli neoprene gloves but not warm enough for me when it's wet and cold.

Wet ride home on Thursday, but not hammering it down, temp about 3 degrees and my hands were warm enough with just the aldi gloves on. They keep your hands dry for around an hour in constant, but not pishing it down, rain.

Specialized sub zeros are good when it's below 0 and dry but are not in the slightest bit waterproof despite claiming to be.

Reynaud's sufferer, so very interested in warm gloves!

Best approach so far for me is make sure my hands are properly warm before I set out and then grab one of my pairs of Aldi gloves. Have tried other, more expensive gloves with more 'sophisticated' technology, but in bang for buck terms the Aldi ones win hands down (groan). They are a bit on the bulky side, but not too bad.

Pretty warm those but not even slightly waterproof- the seams leak like sieves even though they're supposed to be welded. Shame, tbh they're a good design, it's just that Endura made them to their traditional standards

i use spesh deflects ( i think ) with decathlon silk liners when proper cold. seems effective and flexible too, if it turns out warmer than expected.

Pogies

+1. Since having them I developed a perverse penchant for riding in the cold.

I also wrap a Buff around the breadbasket and lower fizog.

I've been using Rab Baltoro gloves, soft shell so not totally waterproof. I've never got on with waterproof gloves, water runs in and stays in, and I believe the membrane is almost always on the inside so the insulation still gets wet. I love the leather palms, which have lasted grit and grime and washes and still grippy. They may not quite qualify for the OP's "not bulky" specification, but I think the palms help overcome this. 90min ride in wind, rain and 3-4 degrees on Thursday, and warm dry hands for 45 minutes, warm wet hands for 45 minutes.
e.g. [url= http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/rab-baltoro-glove-p212420?gclid=CjwKEAiAs4qzBRD4l-2w7qOoqEMSJABauikXnucQDaH4Mu8aGx79yzN_J71DTU1jSmdbOQFvXaKeexoC8Bzw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds ]Rab Baltoro at Gooutdoors[/url]

I like the assos system gloves - thin liner and a medium insulated fingered glove + lobster for v cold. If it is just very cold and dry I wear liners and mid 90s Cannondale lobster gloves. I hate the trend for lined gloves where the liner isn't attached at the fingertips as they never go back together mid ride if you have to take them off for whatever reason.

i bought some altura (i think) fleece type ones last year, not really super warm but the worst thing was the lack of decent fit. just seemed really sloppy. they make a nice winter running glove though.

i'm looking at tenn gloves this year, i figure at just a tenner its worth a go.

FWIW I really didn't get on my with the Endura Dexter gloves. I found the seams on the fingers too bulky and I couldn't really feel the bike though them. After years of searching I finally found the Fox Sidewinder Polar gloves, warm enough, water proof enough, and thin enough.

I have suffered for years with raynaud's (cold hands) and had stop group riding in winter until recently, i tried most top end gloves from all the major brands and the only solution that i found works for me is heated gloves (although Pogies & Bar mitts are also highly recommended).

Gloves are always a fine balance between fit, dexterity and acceptable warm which all differ from person to person, but bang for your buck i dont think you can beat Pogies or bar mitts (if only they made Enduro versions)

I also wrap a Buff around the breadbasket

What exactly do you do with your buffs ?