Cold weather gloves
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Cold weather gloves
Postby boss » Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:35 am
First one was no gloves at all - chalk it up as character building. Couldn't shift the big rings after a couple of descents.
Second one was with open finger gloves. Better, I could shift gears but there were a couple of points where I just wanted to be home in bed... or at least at the bottom and heading back up the next hill to warm up. Very cold, very painful.
Any recommendations on some decent full finger gloves?
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby il padrone » Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:51 am
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby Jean » Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:16 am
I've found their 'Early winter 851' glove good down to about zero degrees and quite usable up to about 7-8 degrees, which might be a good option given the current temperature ranges. These '851 models' have been superceded now I think, but you can still get them and they are not too expensive on their own.
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby boss » Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:23 am
I should mention that my hands, wrapped in open finger Chiba gloves were fine. It was just my fingers that were really hurting.
The assos gloves look about right but twice what I want to pay right now! Any sub $50 recommendations?
I need to remember to mention price range when asking advice, you really can spent as much as you want to on gear hey.
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby Jean » Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:36 am
http://www.pearlizumi.com.au/publish/co ... 41014.html
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby il padrone » Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:38 am
Ground Effect Chipolatas are great winter gloves, just outside your range at $59. They do have some full-finger summer gloves that are cheaper and may suit you. I really only use the Chipolatas when its below about 5-7 degrees.jimboss wrote:The assos gloves look about right but twice what I want to pay right now! Any sub $50 recommendations?
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby Fitzroy » Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:17 pm
Tried the Chipo's and I wasn't overly impressed. These are the best I've found so far for those colder mornings.
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Re: Cold weather gloves
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby il padrone » Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:36 pm
Anyhow, another good pair of gloves that I'd look at for cold conditions are the Northwave Arctic Evo, for a quite good price from PBK. Waterproof, breathable and windproof.
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby Richard.L » Tue Nov 20, 2012 1:30 am
I normally always use MTB specific gloves - this doesnt keep u warm at when start of the ride, but enough during the ride and doesnt help with wind on decents
A full winter glove with wind+ water proofing will make u sweat alot!!!! especially on the ascents.
Conclusion bring both type of gloves on ur ride!
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Re: Cold weather gloves
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby AUbicycles » Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:49 am
For me they were a good fit and comfortable though also like many winter gloves with leather they are a bit clumsy when you want to reach into your jersey back pocket and complete a rubricks cube.
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby twizzle » Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:04 am
I have a bag full of gloves from my failed experiments. Winter for me this year was mainly Manzella "Trecker" double-layer wind-stopper with a merino liner, but at -5C the fingers are frozen for the first 5 - 10km. I also have some lobster gloves (can't remember the brand), which are warmer... but no feel and a total sweat bath once warmed up.
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby jaseyjase » Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:41 pm
Was enough for me
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Re: Cold weather gloves
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby toolonglegs » Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:54 pm
For cyclocross I am still waiting to get my Sealskinz one piece jobbies, but I can take the pain of cold fingers with in reason!... well for an hour maximum anyway.
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby boss » Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:58 pm
I know exactly what you mean.toolonglegs wrote:nothing destroys morale on a training ride quicker!
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby rifraf » Wed Nov 21, 2012 11:34 pm
They are still going strong and I'd buy some more in a heartbeat if I thought these were on the way out.
The lucky sods that are new buyers get the option of black. I had to do with bloomin purple as that was the only colour back in the day. I haven't seen their lastest ones so have no idea if they are as good as the ones I bought but if they are half as good then they are still a bargain.
To give some perspective, they are not cycling specific and I haven't ridden daily in them. I have however at times ridden daily in them in rain and shine as I commuted to where I was working, during cold months. Riding and non riding duties is what they've done and they are my only pair of gloves. Bottom line is they are top notch in my opinion and I'd be very surprised if someone got a poor run out of a pair. Hmmmm probably worth pointing out that Macpac clothing items are branded wilderness (or at least they were last time I bought anything which as their stuff tends to last, quite a while ago).
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby il padrone » Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:28 am
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby silentbutdeadly » Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:15 am
Fox Polarpaw - motocross gloves for the cooler mornings are about $40 from the motorcycle shop and work a treat for me on those frosty mornings.jimboss wrote:The proof 100 gloves might be a little overkill!
I should mention that my hands, wrapped in open finger Chiba gloves were fine. It was just my fingers that were really hurting.
The assos gloves look about right but twice what I want to pay right now! Any sub $50 recommendations?
I need to remember to mention price range when asking advice, you really can spent as much as you want to on gear hey.
Failing that...any standard membrane lined glove like these from 3 Peaks for $20 http://www.3peaks.com.au/Gloves-5/Tevoi ... l-Glove-34" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby singlespeedscott » Thu Nov 22, 2012 1:24 pm
IMHO Macpac always makes good quality stuff at a reasonable price.rifraf wrote:I have a fleece pair of Macpac gloves that have lasted me 17 years now and winters in Ireland, UK, Australia (mostly NSW) and New Zealand.
They are still going strong and I'd buy some more in a heartbeat if I thought these were on the way out.
The lucky sods that are new buyers get the option of black. I had to do with bloomin purple as that was the only colour back in the day. I haven't seen their lastest ones so have no idea if they are as good as the ones I bought but if they are half as good then they are still a bargain.
To give some perspective, they are not cycling specific and I haven't ridden daily in them. I have however at times ridden daily in them in rain and shine as I commuted to where I was working, during cold months. Riding and non riding duties is what they've done and they are my only pair of gloves. Bottom line is they are top notch in my opinion and I'd be very surprised if someone got a poor run out of a pair. Hmmmm probably worth pointing out that Macpac clothing items are branded wilderness (or at least they were last time I bought anything which as their stuff tends to last, quite a while ago).
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby il padrone » Thu Nov 22, 2012 5:05 pm
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby Jean » Fri Nov 23, 2012 12:53 pm
Only for ski instructors!il padrone wrote:The other standard for wet, windy conditions are dishwashing gloves (allegedly)
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Re: Cold weather gloves
Postby rifraf » Fri Nov 23, 2012 1:05 pm
Certainly reasonable now as they are currently having their xmas sales with an average ofsinglespeedscott wrote: IMHO Macpac always makes good quality stuff at a reasonable price.
30 to 50% off according to the catalog. I've got a new tent and bivybag coming and probably a lighter sleeping bag more suitable for the warmer temperatures although if last night in WA is indicative then I think only a liner is suitable.
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