Winter Cycling - Best gloves that $30 can buy

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mikewhite314
11-14-07, 08:28 AM
What are the best gloves available for under $30 online for riding in as low as 0F?
Cosmoline
11-14-07, 10:50 AM
I've had my best luck with surplus wool gloves, and they cost a lot less than that. I add trigger finger mittens for subzero temps.
jpmac55
11-14-07, 04:07 PM
I'd suggest getting something with some wind protection, i.e. something with a nylon shell covering.
nashcommguy
11-14-07, 09:18 PM
What are the best gloves available for under $30 online for riding in as low as 0F?
gordini gore-tex peak summit II 29.99US http://www.campmor.com
There's, also a mitten version. Get them oversized and use a wool liner to soak up sweat as they take a while to dry w/o using a hair dryer. They're windproof and waterproof. The best for the money in my experience.
Those Gordini gloves look really good.
I was going second anything that is a wind/water resistant shell. I wear that over my regular cycling gloves until the temp gets below 30. Then I add some cheap fleece gloves in the middle for insulation.
I use the Trek Strip Overmitt (http://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?itemID=165&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C14%2C123&iProductID=165&bShopOnline=1).... $20-25.
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