road bike winter gloves recommendation

jon1981

Hi,

Looking to get out on the bike abit more , say 2-3 hour spins this Jan and Feb. Any recommendations for gloves below the 30-40 euro mark? i have big thick winter gloves but only useful for commuting 30 mins to work, too bulky for shifting and awkward.

thanks
J

macadam

jon1981 wrote: »

Hi,

Looking to get out on the bike abit more , say 2-3 hour spins this Jan and Feb. Any recommendations for gloves below the 30-40 euro mark? i have big thick winter gloves but only useful for commuting 30 mins to work, too bulky for shifting and awkward.

thanks
J

Keep away from LOOK winter/fall gloves had a pair that fell asunder after a single ride. Going back to Galiber gloves great value at around €30.

G1032

Check the post from the link here

I got them, the Robesbon ones, and they are very warm

jon1981

G1032 wrote: »

Check the post from the link here

I got them, the Robesbon ones, and they are very warm

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How do you find shifting in them?

G1032

jon1981 wrote: »

These ?

How do you find shifting in them?

That's them but I don't think we're allowed to link to that site

Shifting is absolutely fine. No issues. They're not waterproof though. They'll leak with heavy rain

inc21

So far these have served me very well this winter. Granted that the temperature really hasn't been that low yet but they cope nicely with the wind and rain. Gave them a good test on last Sunday. 12h, 286km on the saddle 6am - 10pm mixed conditions and hands were warm for all of it.
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/endura-endura-gloves-winter-endura-nemo-waterproof-gloves/enduzglo210

jon1981

G1032 wrote: »

That's them but I don't think we're allowed to link to that site

Shifting is absolutely fine. No issues. They're not waterproof though. They'll leak with heavy rain

Whoops, removed the link. Thanks

jon1981

inc21 wrote: »

So far these have served me very well this winter. Granted that the temperature really hasn't been that low yet but they cope nicely with the wind and rain. Gave them a good test on last Sunday. 12h, 286km on the saddle 6am - 10pm mixed conditions and hands were warm for all of it.
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/endura-endura-gloves-winter-endura-nemo-waterproof-gloves/enduzglo210

Thanks they look good too. So many gloves so many decisions

Dave_White

Get liners too. Iv'e got Specialized Element 2 (3 finger ones) and it still gets freezing below -5 unless you use some other glove below. Besides, you can use liners as dry cold weather gloves too. This setup is sure bulky, but about only one that really worked for me as I commute sometimes at 4-5 am and it gets really cold during winter.

aFlabbyPanda

I've a pair of the sealskins allweather,

http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/all-weather-cycle-gloves-black

The are great for keeping warm and fantastic in the wet, only draw back is they take ages to dry out. They are not as bulky as they look.

brocbrocach

jon1981 wrote: »

Hi,

Looking to get out on the bike abit more , say 2-3 hour spins this Jan and Feb. Any recommendations for gloves below the 30-40 euro mark? i have big thick winter gloves but only useful for commuting 30 mins to work, too bulky for shifting and awkward.

thanks
J

The thing about big gloves is that they're annoying over a short commute but they're your're best friend over a long distance. How many times do you shift when you're putting in long winter miles? Very few, I think it's best to have big awkward hands that are warm enough to react if there's a need. Also space means heat in a glove.
People make too much of undrgloves in my experience, apart from c3 weeks in the year they don't suit our climate. That's my experience anyway, I know some dont agree. I've bought up to 30e gloves and found them nice but crap for Ireland. Oversized Agu gloves i bought for less than a tenner are my banker on bad days.
Honestly, unless you're out every day in -5 weather dont spend over 25e on gloves.

brocbrocach

All that said it really depends on you and how the cold affects you. I bought sealskin allweathers but have always been too hot this year in them (of course it's a hot year). It's a huge spectrum. Obviously you've cycled long distances from what i've seen on you here before and you know where you feel the pinch. For me though less is more. All the time. all seasons.

aFlabbyPanda

brocbrocach wrote: »

I bought sealskin allweathers but have always been too hot this year in them (of course it's a hot year)

Yeah this does come down to personal preference I guess, I can handle whatever comes in terms of wind & rain but I just can't stand the cold (especially hands & face)

koutoubia

Gonna Chime in with The Galibier Winter gloves ( sorry macadam) . Worn them twice over Xmas in 2 too 5c and this morning. Without a doubt the best gloves I have worn in a long long time. Warm and dry.

macadam

koutoubia wrote: »

Gonna Chime in with The Galibier Winter gloves ( sorry macadam) . Worn them twice over Xmas in 2 too 5c and this morning. Without a doubt the best gloves I have worn in a long long time. Warm and dry.

Should have stuck with them, the LOOK were a disaster, stitching just fell asunder, will be following up on them tomorrow.

koutoubia

macadam wrote: »

Should have stuck with them, the LOOK were a disaster, stitching just fell asunder, will be following up on them tomorrow.

That is really bad. Hope you get some sort of comeback!

Allabaah

Got these for a Christmas present

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ie/en/endura-luminite-thermo-glove-ss16/rp-prod107396

Nice and snug but got very warm on a 2 hour cycle. Granted it's unnaturally warm this year but I would have expected more st this price point.

My previous pair were the Sealskinz all weather from a previous poster and they are better IMHO.

markusz

gloves... i must have 7 pairs at this stage trying to find the right one and i still haven't and doubt i will. the weather; cold rain (between 3 to 6 degrees). my hands just freeze. neoprene is no good at this temperature. and bulkier gloves just soaked up the rain (and the ones i have the liners come out!)

nilhg

Not trying to be smart here but if you're going out on a "proper" wet day my recommendation is a second pair of gloves in a plastic bag in your pocket, I'v gone through various decent sets of gloves, after a couple of hours water eventually gets in, having a second pair to change into is a great relief on a long spin.

markusz

nilhg wrote: »

Not trying to be smart here but if you're going out on a "proper" wet day my recommendation is a second pair of gloves in a plastic bag in your pocket, I'v gone through various decent sets of gloves, after a couple of hours water eventually gets in, having a second pair to change into is a great relief on a long spin.

good idea... I hate stopping though!

aFlabbyPanda

another option might simply be surgical gloves under your normal cycling ones, might get a bit sweaty though

jon1981

TopSideControl wrote: »

another option might simply be surgical gloves under your normal cycling ones, might get a bit sweaty though

The hands would probably get just as wet but from warm sweat.