Originally Posted by
seafoamer
How far off the hoods can you ride with bar mitts.? I find I'm usually not right on top of the hoods, but a little further down, and sometimes I like being on 90 degree bend area, too. Do the Bar Mitts force you smack on top of the hoods all the time, or can you pull back at different degrees without it being uncomfortable?
Thanks!
I haven't used them. Only researched them. They are flexible so they will move somewhat. I think that you would get a pretty good windbreak with them on the 90 degree bend of the top bar. But without your arms filling in the openings they will not be as good. Still, you can go down on the hoods to warm up your hands if necessary. Here's a picture from another angle that shows them better. There are also a couple of companies that make knock off's of these that are 10-15 dollars less money. I have seen them for around 50-55 dollars.
It looks like they are made of neoprene. You could also make some yourself with longer cuffs to be warmer when on the 90 degree bend.