Warm Gloves?
#26
Originally Posted by dmiller91
you're right, the REI one isn't waterproof. Thanks. Maybe I just need to get some waterproof goves. Will my fingers be warm enough I wonder?
sd
#27
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From: Madison, WI
Bikes: Specialized vita comp disc, trek 7500 multitrack
sheesh, what a science.. want warm and waterproof, but nothing so closed you end up a sweaty mess. I thought I had a decent pair of downhill ski goves laying around to try... can't find them anywhere.
Probably not worth it to spent $50 or so on those Pearl Izumi Amfibs, even though they sure sound cool.
Probably not worth it to spent $50 or so on those Pearl Izumi Amfibs, even though they sure sound cool.
#28
I have been using the Lake Cyclings MX Firepalm ($40) for the past two weeks and my hands have been so warm! I love them! There is also a pocket to put hand warmers into....
#30
@#$% cars

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Bikes: '02 Schwinn Frontier;'03 Fisher Tiburon; '04 Raleigh Companion; 04 Dahon SpeedPro; 69 Raleigh Sport fixed
Originally Posted by PWRDbyTRD
I want a pair of gloves that my hands don't sweat it...wishful thinking? LoL.
go ride! as usual.
#31
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Originally Posted by shaq-d
absolutely. the prob with anything waterproof (waterprpof almost always means windproof too, btw), is that it might run too hot. the ski gloves do wick, though, and are breathable, somehow..like goretex.
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sd
Fingers getting chilled? Flip the top back over them and they warm right back up. I have learned that nothing is more breathable than air. Want a breathable jacket? Unzip it. Want breathable gloves? Flip these back and expose your fingers to air. Air is very breathable.
Mine doesn't have the thumb cap and really don't see why you need them. Whatever....
#33
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I haven't found anything waterproof that I don't sweat in. I like that flip top idea to air out.
#34
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I found a decent pair of the flip type here:
https://www.orgear.com/home/style/hom...k_gloves/70345
I plan to find something lightweight for underneath. I liked the waterproof idea. I feel as though the flip type should let me "cool off" if I need too.
https://www.orgear.com/home/style/hom...k_gloves/70345
I plan to find something lightweight for underneath. I liked the waterproof idea. I feel as though the flip type should let me "cool off" if I need too.
#35
looks good dmill.. they're not waterproof, but they'll do the trick well enough. if it snows or rains, tho, u might wish they were waterproof.
sd
just to give a reference for my gloves, they're the kombi waterguards:
https://www.kombisports.com/kombi_cnd...uard/index.htm
they also have "waterproof" (which is basically waterguard but less breathability) and "goretex", which is reputed to be the best.
https://www.kombisports.com/kombi_cnd/products/
sd
sd
just to give a reference for my gloves, they're the kombi waterguards:
https://www.kombisports.com/kombi_cnd...uard/index.htm
they also have "waterproof" (which is basically waterguard but less breathability) and "goretex", which is reputed to be the best.
https://www.kombisports.com/kombi_cnd/products/
sd
#36
Get outdoors! :)
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Originally Posted by Becca
Just yesterday I ordered a pair of Joe Rocket Blizzard gloves from https://street-bikes.ridegear.com/cgi...html?E+scstore so I can keep my hands warm.
Yeah, they're motorcycle gloves. They're $48, less shipping. The thing that sold me was the little wiper blade they have on the thumb for wiping your faceplate - or, in my situation, my glasses!
Yeah, they're motorcycle gloves. They're $48, less shipping. The thing that sold me was the little wiper blade they have on the thumb for wiping your faceplate - or, in my situation, my glasses!
#37
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I think when you're cycling, you tend to sweat enough that so-called "breathable waterproof" or " -water-resistant" clothing doesn't do much for you. They're only breathable enough that when you're doing little or no physical activity the breathable-ness is useful. That's as good as it's gonna get. For cycling: wear the waterproof gloves if it's cold and rainy, because your hands usually can't overheat when it's cold and rainy. But if it's warm and rainy you want no gloves and if it's cold and dry you want non-waterproof gloves, so that you don't get sweaty. Similar criteria apply for coats.
#38
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[QUOTE=Ranger]My gloves are similar to these although they are made of thinsulate. I have worn these down in the single digits. I wear a cheap pair of light fleece gloves from Target underneath. Hands getting hot? Flip back the top and i let them air out.
I bought these. I was having second thoughts, so I'm glad you posted. They are sure specialized for only biking
I haven't tried them yet, but they have arrived.
I bought these. I was having second thoughts, so I'm glad you posted. They are sure specialized for only biking

I haven't tried them yet, but they have arrived.




