Wet Gloves, Freezing Hands
 

Is there a solution for this?

Today was 45 degrees and pouring rain. Everything was fine except my fingers. I was using Novara full-finger gloves of some sort, which I was totally happy with until today. Once they got soaked, my fingers froze all the way home.

Would glove liners help? Better/different gloves?

Sorry for my ignorance. Rainy and cold isn't a combo we deal with much here in Central Texas. :p

I have mostly-waterproof, unlined, ski gloves designed for spring (wet/slushy) skiing. None of my biking gloves have fared well in rain.

http://www.skiwarehouse.com/skiwareh...ve-P18693.aspx
(fortunately, they didn't used to make them this ugly.)

In other situations, I am a huge fan of thin wool or polypro liners. They will not keep you dry, but will help retain heat when wet.

Better gloves will definitely help. I just use rain/cold weather gloves made for motorcyclists, since I already have them for riding motorcycles in the wet. I'm not sure whether there's something similar made specifically for bikes. I have heard of people putting a pair of household rubber gloves over their regular gloves to keep the water out also.

Neoprene sailing/paddling gloves. Many manufacturers.
http://images.nrsweb.nrsweb.com.edge...08_400x400.jpg

I tried neoprene diving gloves once. I think my hands got colder because the sweat could not evaporate. Trying skiing gloves. I bought a pair of Marmont rated to -7 degrees at an outlet store. They are supposed to be wind and water resistant. However I wouldn't wear anything that thick and warm at 45 degrees though.

Wool gloves say warm when wet.

I agree, neoprene gloves are horrible. I bought a pair on the advice of an LBS employee. I wore them ONCE. My hands got colder than ever, because the sweat couldn't get out.

When I got to work I poured out about a tablespoon of sweat.

Honestly, anyone wants these, they can HAVE them. $5 for shipping.

Personally I bought some waterproof/windproof/breathable cheapo gloves from Kohls for $10. They work OK. Still a little chilly but not bad.

http://store.pksafety.net/me34waprludr.html

I have a set of these and they are extremely warm. In fact,I've no idea if they're actually waterproof because I only wear them when it's below 30,and too cold to rain.

Try some Cabella's fleece gloves with the gore-tex lining. Surprisingly comfortable even when sopping wet. You'd think the wind would go right through, but not so.

I tried neoprene once. And only once. Fingerless mesh-back gloves are warmer than neoprene, it seems.

So far I failed to find a waterproof glove that is not too warm, so my hands will not sweat. I have some ski Gore Tex gloves that are waterproof but too warm for cold rain riding, they are fine in freezing temperatures.
I just purchased a size larger thin leather work glove(shell, no liner) at Lowe's and "waterproofed" them with mink oil. I am planning to wear them with thin wool or fleece glove liners or without depending on temp.. It is not too bulky, waterproof, breathable and flexible to control the temperature. Hasn't rained yet though.

Try using the gloves and Climitts to cover your hands completely while on the handlebars. You should have no problems keeping dry and warm.

I kiteboard in the winter here in NY with Glacier rubber gloves. I am in the Atlantic ocean in December and January with them. Once it gets colder I will be biking with them as well. They are thin, durable, WARM, windproof, and waterproof.

http://greenhatkiteboarding.com/stor...roducts_id=351

Let me know how it works in the rain. I like the idea, might just do the same thing.

I will be investigating the functionality/lack-thereof of rubberized pogies this winter and will report back.

The guys at my LBS used to sell these, but have had trouble getting ahold of them. I bought a set of Bar Mitts through them and have zero regrets. GREAT product.

Until it gets down into the low 30s, I'm fine with normal fingerless gloves. (But then, rainy and cold is a reasonable description of Seattle half the year, so I'm used to it. At 45 and raining, I'm still commuting in SPD sandals.)

Below that, I have waterproof/breathable shell gloves that have elastic-corded cuffs. They ride in my saddle bag all year, along with a rain jacket. They're good over my regular cycling gloves if I'm caught in cold rain unexpectedly. If I'm expecting rain or sleet, I use them with fleece liner gloves. The fleece stays warm even when it's wet, dries quickly between rides, and handles the washing machine just fine. That means I don't have to wash the glove shells, which is what ruins waterproofing on so many WPB items.

I've been wearing Gore Bike Wear waterproof, windproof gloves. . .They are truly waterproof. . .i've ridden for more than an hour in steady rain and my hands stayed completely dry. They are warm, to be sure, so probably not the best for temps above the mid-40's, but they're outstanding otherwise.

My best find yet is Headsweats lobster claw covers. Great to throw them on when your hands start to get cold. They weigh next to nothing and take up little space. I start with them on when the weather is at or below freezing. If it warms up just throw them in your pocket.

$10 waterproof ski gloves work fine.

I have several considerably more expensive options that I have tried and have found that the cheap ski gloves work just about as well as any other. The trick is finding a pair that fits your hands well.

Which ones? I'm considering a pair, but not sure which would be the best.

rubber gloves from the hardware store, heavy duty type
then wear a wool glove as a liner

or

Poogies
like Moose Mitts
http://www.trails-edge.com/retail/te...mfbikemits.htm
toss in chemical handwarmers, and your done

The "Tool" gloves

I've tried it all over the years. Neoprene doesn't work.... Rubber gloves get clammy really fast....Ski gloves get wet....

The nicest solution I've found to riding in the 40s and rain is to wear a PVC jacket (one of the cheapies from Performance) and wearing fleece gloves. But here's the trick. Before you put on the jacket, put a sealed (definitely no holes) plastic bag over your gloved hand, wrapping it a bit so the bag isn't all huge of course. Used Walmart bags are great for this. Then slide your 'bagged' hand through the sleeve hole. When you open up your hand, it'll make a nice air pocket inside the bag, like a little microclimate, for your hands.

The elastic in the sleeve hole then holds the plastic bag in place through the harshest conditions for as long as you need (I've done 100-mile training rides like this). No water's getting in there. Your hands will be warm and dry. And they won't get clammy at all.

Definitely doesn't get style points, but it works like a charm!

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...n/Pogies_1.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OF91IS <-- click a thumbnail for black or camo. $18.

I use this. http://www.rei.com/product/757118
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=128189
I took the liner out, and it keeps me warm for ~30F.
It is truly waterproof, and it is more flexible than GoreTex gloves.
It is pseudo-breathable, though.
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