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Old 11-25-08 | 06:10 PM
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Moose mitts are for frigid stuff down in the single digits.
Uh oh. You mean my warm hands are incorrect?

Darn, I hate that.
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Old 11-25-08 | 08:22 PM
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10 dollar ski gloves will do the trick in the cold mornings
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Old 11-25-08 | 08:29 PM
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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.
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Old 11-25-08 | 08:34 PM
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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.
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Old 11-25-08 | 09:51 PM
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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.
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Old 11-25-08 | 10:04 PM
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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
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Old 11-25-08 | 11:45 PM
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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.

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Check out the new post "Free bike stuff!" from time to time, sorry to say you just missed out on a free pair of gloves! but maybe another member will be kind enough to post another set!
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Old 11-26-08 | 07:03 AM
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When its really cold I wear wrist warmers under my gloves. They help warm the blood flowing to your fingers.
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Old 11-26-08 | 01:44 PM
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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.
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Old 11-27-08 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
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
Mittens from https://www.campmor.com Gordini Summit 2(windproof/waterproof) w/a 100% wool MITTEN liner(order separate), not a glove liner as the object is to keep your fingers together conserving heat. They work as a modular system. Order the mittens a size larger than normal to allow for the liners. The liners get wet and dry out much faster than the inside of the mittens themselves. On exceptionally cold days(below 10F) add chemical hand warmers between the liner and mitten and you should be good to go The shifting is a little awkward at first, but quickly overcome...oh, I just noticed you ride a singlespeed, so you'll be fine. Others have suggested IP Lobsters, but they seem a little spendy for me. The modular system allows flexability in that one can use just the mittens, the full combo or the liners w/regular open fingered cycling gloves. I've got a pair of Spenco Ironman I got @ https://www.bikeisland.com for 20.00 no shipping. 35-40.00 should do the trick. Maybe 50.00, but worth it as you'll have the system for several years...I'm going on my 3d season w/this rig.

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Old 11-28-08 | 12:04 PM
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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
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Old 11-28-08 | 12:18 PM
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Old 11-28-08 | 04:15 PM
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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.
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