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Old 09-16-11 | 08:07 AM
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From: Twin Cites, MN USA

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Originally Posted by powermatt99
As a commuting rookie, I'm still getting used to cold mornings. I don't want to drop a lot of money into clothing for my 25 min (7.25 miles) commute. This morning it was about 45°F with light NW wind. I really need full-finger gloves that aren't super padded for mountain/cross riding and aren't super insulated for winter. I do fine with a good baselayer and an Under Armour or Nike performance long-sleeve shirt or pullover with shorts.
Consider getting some rag wool gloves to go over your regular gloves. My pair are hi-viz orange, have little rubber dots that aid in gription and go well up my wrist. The only drawback with this particular pair is that they were designed for hunting and have exposed trigger fingers and thumbs. If I rode all winter long I would get a different pair.

Originally Posted by powermatt99
I don't want to drop a lot of money into clothing for my 25 min (7.25 miles) commute.
P.S. I bought these at a gas station for less than 10 bucks.
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