techman

Perhaps I'm asking for the impossible. In the cooler months (30-50 degree weather) and heavy rains of the northwest, I use winter gloves. But my hands sweat so badly, which irritate my skin and it's nearly impossible for them to dry out on the inside before my next ride. Can anyone recommend a good pair of full-fingered rain/wind/winter gloves that breathe a little?

chisler

I think you may be asking for too much. I don't know if you will find a pair of gloves that will perform well at 20F, yet let your hands breath at 50F. I can make a suggestion based on my experience with a product however. I recently purchased a pair of AGU Sirocco Winter gloves. I tested them out today (44F) on a 36 mile ride. The gloves were very comfortable, my hands remained mobile, and the built in palm padding was a plus. I did have a slight perspiration buildup after the ride however. I do not feel these gloves would not be adequate for me if the temps got under 30F for any length of a ride (+1hour). In short, I am happy with them, the price was right, and I feel they may fit the bill for you. Online retailers have them for 20 bucks now. give em a try.
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erig007

I suggest you to go to the winter cycling sub-forum to get your answer for that.

As i ride pretty much between +100F and -40F i could answer tho

My answer would be to try pogies.

If you prefer gloves then adding nitrile gloves will stop you from contaminating your gloves with sweat but you will sweat a lot inside the nitrile gloves because these don't breath at all.
In fact up to 40-50 degrees nitrile gloves alone or with thin polypro gloves under will be enough.

Another solution is to wear thin goretex gloves above a thin layer of polypro gloves. Buy lots of thin polypro gloves that you switch when wet

But you must know that up to a certain point it is normal if you sweat.
Intrinsic sweat is necessary to hydrate your skin.
What you want to limit is the extrinsic sweat, the one necessary to regulate heat.
How it is done? By minimizing overheating

voj112

Wear waterproof non-insulated gloves when raining, and insulated non-waterproof gloves when it's too cold for rain. You can bring both pairs with you when the temperature fluctuates. Just like choosing the right clothes for the right conditions.

edit:

By waterproof gloves, I'm referring to something loose-fitting (like these) where you can add thin liner gloves for added warmth. I usually wear cycling gloves under waterproof gloves for the cushioning.

ontheroadid

Bar Mitts plus regular gloves. Love 'em.

chefisaac

+1 on Bar Mitts

fietsbob

Neoprene Wet suit material is a sponge that holds water filled space near your body.
OK in the Water. Or when the temp is below 0C, and a solid, ie snowing..


I purchased a Cyclist's Rain Cape.. It Covers my hands,

so the rain does not wet the gloves, worn underneath.

I'm out on the Wet Coast.

voj112

A rain cape is probably the most effective piece of rain gear I own. It keeps everything dry above the knees. Unfortunately it's only drawback (apart from looking funny) is riding in headwinds becomes many times more painful than normal. My hatred of headwinds outweighs the cape's utility, so I use a jacket.

fietsbob

the jacket helps till I un lock the bike, put the cape on
and then my rain hat.

seems Im no wider with the cape on than without it, so headwinds just have me holding
the thumb/wrist loops .. in each hand.. tie the waist cord if needed.