The top ones are the Cabelas gloves I mentioned. They kept me warm down to -20F last winter for a 10-mile each-way commute.

Like I said though, they pretty much suck above freezing, as they are waaay too warm.

Moose Mitts plus however much glove you still need after that.

Ski gloves with a thin pair of liners underneath if it's really cold (like -10 Celsius). I have a pair a pre-curved waterproof ski gloves I absolutely adore wearing on my bike. They are lightweight, soft nylon with leather palms that grip the handlebars comfortably, and may hands stay toasty warm. Precurved fingers are a must so your hands don't get fatigued gripping your handlebars. Liners are a handy when you need to take off the gloves and need a bit of protection while locking up your bike, or finding house keys or office swipe card.

Mittens look kind of uncomfortable, how about pogeys? Like the ones for canoeing when it's chilly? You can even clip them on the handlebars and leave them there. I haven't tried them but I've heard they are handy for wet rainy winter riding.

I wear these down to the low 20s F here in the Denver metro area:

http://www.bdel.com/gear/heavyweight.php
http://www.bdel.com/images/gear/f08/...eavyweight.jpg

Surprisingly windproof, but don't get them wet. They also make for perfect spring skiing gloves (again, provided you keep them dry)

I'll give a +1 for bike-specific pogies, such as the aforementioned Moose Mitts. They worked for me from -10C to -30C [-50C if you count the windchill]. It is possible to use mittens with brifters - it's just a little tricker.

10 dollar thinsulate gloves have worked for me before ... mmhm

I have a couple of pairs for colder weather but make sure you also get something that you have good fill for the controls with, which is more important than just warmth! the pair I like most for cold weather are the Pearl Izumi Cyclone Glove and if you must a pair of liners.

Sure, fill, feel, whatever; makes perfect sense if all your bike commuting takes place in Sunny Southern California. :rolleyes:

$10 gloves work for me too; until the temperature gets Real™ cold.

I haven't used them, but I hear the Assos 3-glove system is good. A good description here and good price here.

I like the thin wool lining in Ibex gloves. They seem warmer than pile, especially when wet. I've used both the Ibex Kilometer Gloves and Ibex Climawool Gloves in cold, wet weather -- cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and climbing. I've only used the Kilometer Gloves while cycling and they worked well.

Ibex also has a Backcountry Glove that's warmer, but it looks a bit bulky for cycling.

I have a couple 'bicycle-specific' gloves, winter gloves, and when it gets really cold, they don't work well for me. Some cheap nylon covered, insulated winter gloves that I bought a local dept store work better.
My winter bike is a 3-speed internal, so shifting gears is not that frequent an activity. I Just cover up and go.

+1 .. I have 10 dollar skii gloves from cheap departmental store here. dont do much below 30F And my commute is 16 miles one way ! Even if i cut it down, it will be 10 miles one way !!

oh, i haven't laughed so hard in a long while. :roflmao2: ... tears in my eyes. LOL

good thread, i'm learning about gloves. thanks for the input.

I wear a pair of Performance Variant bicycling gloves for temps down to around 40, then I wear a pair of Gates ski gloves that are comfortable and easy to ride with.

I agree that most cycling specific gloves are not warm enough when it gets really nippy...

Ordered the $90 ultra warm mittens. The "Bear Paws" might have worked but I figured if I err on the side of comfort and warmth I can't go too far wrong. I would have ordered the $40 mittens except that the inserts are gloves and some of the on-line reviewers were not satisfied with their ability to keep hands warm at very low temps.

Thanks for the tip on these mittens.

I am getting more leaned towards the 40$ bear paws. Mittens wont work for me because I need to be able to shift gears, and I shift a LOT ! :D Need to buy those soon because it is about to get cold now !

3C/37F when I left this morning, outside the city ppl are scrapping frost this morning. Still above freezing so I'm ok. It needs to be frigid before I can bust out those gloves. I need cool/cold gloves I won't over heat in. I might go look at some AlpineStar Motorcycle gloves at the Harley dealership.

Tried those. Junk IME. Different climate, though.

I love the Ibex Kilometer gloves, but they don't keep my hands warm enough below 40 F.

Man, why'd you have to go and alert me to the existence of these gloves? Next thing I know I'm going to be out 160 bucks!

I use Swix lobster gloves. Made for aerobic-sweaty activities. Good insulation over the back of the hand with thinner insulation on the palm and inside of fingers for dexterity. They keep my hands warm in 10°F or above for my 80 minute commute in Colorado.

Stay away from leather if you want to periodically wash your gloves/mittens. I recommend removable liners for quicker drying and easier cleaning if you go with a ski glove.
http://www.swixsport.com/eway/images...-H0138-100.jpg

U-CANT GO WRONG WITH MOOSE MITTS
http://www.trails-edge.com/onlinecatalog.htm

+100

I got a pair of those MEC lobsterclaw glove last week and they're decent quality. I haven't had a chance to test them out yet, but they felt quite warm when I wore them over a pair of MEC Windstopper gloves. The Windstoppers are great when worn alone during the fall. I expect the two pairs of gloves to take me through this winter.

In the Toronto store, you can find the lobsterclaw gloves in the ground floor cycling section, and the liners in the upstairs regular gloves section.

They also have a nice selection of headbands, which come in handy at this time of year. It was 6C this morning.