frozen fingers
#26
Drops small screws


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From: NYC Metro Area
Bikes: Soma Grand Randonneur, modified Xootr Swift, Trek 1000SL with broken brifter from running it into a hotel porte-cochère
Uh oh. You mean my warm hands are incorrect?
Darn, I hate that.
Darn, I hate that.
#28
Infinite Regress
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From: DC Metro Area
Bikes: Dahon Speed Pro TT (2008), Jamis Aurora Cyclocross (2005), Trek WSD 2100 (2007)
If you don't have to shift, get some Isotoner mittens. They're warmer because your fingers are stuck together and keep one another warm.
#29
Randomhead
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Happy Valley, Pennsylvania
I don't find that my mittens cause me any trouble shifting or braking. I shift with my thumbs anyway.
The only problem with my mittens is that they don't go far enough up over my wrists. So I'm shopping for new ones.
The only problem with my mittens is that they don't go far enough up over my wrists. So I'm shopping for new ones.
#30
Specialized Sirrus LTD
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From: Milwaukee, WI
Bikes: Secialized Sirrus Ltd
Make sure you keep your neck warm by using a neck gaiter or balaclava. You can loose much of your body heat through the carotid arteries. This will help keep your hands and feet warm.
#31
Member
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From: Central Ohio
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I use Pearl Izumi Lobster gloves when the temperature gets below freezing. The are much warmer than regular full fingered gloves and work well with all types of shifters and brakes. They are a bit more expensive than most full fingered gloves, but I think they are well worth the cost to keep your fingers and hands warm in cold weather
#32
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Well this morning's commute was my first REALLY cold (by my definition, well below freezing) commute. It was about 25 degrees F.
I used neoprene booties and my feet were toasty....but my fingers FROZE! I used my usual budget(performance brand) winter gloves AND glove liners. My fingers got numb after about 15 minutes, especially the pinky.
By the time I got to work my fingers were numb...after they warmed up they HURT...for about 5 minutes....then were ok.
Any suggestions on a budget solution so this doesn't happen again? If it matters I ride a road bike but single speed so I dont need to shift. And I don't have tons of $$ to buy fancy gear.
Doug
I used neoprene booties and my feet were toasty....but my fingers FROZE! I used my usual budget(performance brand) winter gloves AND glove liners. My fingers got numb after about 15 minutes, especially the pinky.
By the time I got to work my fingers were numb...after they warmed up they HURT...for about 5 minutes....then were ok.
Any suggestions on a budget solution so this doesn't happen again? If it matters I ride a road bike but single speed so I dont need to shift. And I don't have tons of $$ to buy fancy gear.
Doug
but maybe another member will be kind enough to post another set!
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
#34
i just use my normal waterproof full finger biking gloves, with a $1 shop cheap gloves inside, and it's more than warm enough for me for my daily commute.
temperature has dropped to -10teens already, and still haven't had the need to change to some real winter gloves yet.
temperature has dropped to -10teens already, and still haven't had the need to change to some real winter gloves yet.
#35
nashcommguy
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: nashville, tn
Bikes: Commuters: Fuji Delray road, Fuji Discovery mtb...Touring: Softride Traveler...Road: C-dale SR300
Well this morning's commute was my first REALLY cold (by my definition, well below freezing) commute. It was about 25 degrees F.
I used neoprene booties and my feet were toasty....but my fingers FROZE! I used my usual budget(performance brand) winter gloves AND glove liners. My fingers got numb after about 15 minutes, especially the pinky.
By the time I got to work my fingers were numb...after they warmed up they HURT...for about 5 minutes....then were ok.
Any suggestions on a budget solution so this doesn't happen again? If it matters I ride a road bike but single speed so I dont need to shift. And I don't have tons of $$ to buy fancy gear.
Doug
I used neoprene booties and my feet were toasty....but my fingers FROZE! I used my usual budget(performance brand) winter gloves AND glove liners. My fingers got numb after about 15 minutes, especially the pinky.
By the time I got to work my fingers were numb...after they warmed up they HURT...for about 5 minutes....then were ok.
Any suggestions on a budget solution so this doesn't happen again? If it matters I ride a road bike but single speed so I dont need to shift. And I don't have tons of $$ to buy fancy gear.
Doug
Last edited by nashcommguy; 11-27-08 at 10:48 PM.
#36
SE Wis

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From: Milwaukee, WI
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Cant' beat these if you don't need to shift, and I know you can find them cheaper.
https://www.fatiguesarmynavy.com/stor...eather_Mittens
https://www.fatiguesarmynavy.com/stor...eather_Mittens
#38
I bought ski gloves at tjmaxx around 6 or 8 years ago for $10.00 They have worked for shoveling, biking, driving, etc. Not skiing though, I don't do that. If you have really cold fingers,somone posted some gloves from cabelas that would probably bake your hand.





