Cool (not cold) weather gloves?
10-16-08, 11:44 AM
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Cool (not cold) weather gloves?
As the weather turns cooler, I notice my fingers are getting chilled and tingly when I wear my short fingered gloves. My winter gloves are rather bulky so I don't want to use them just yet....so I am hoping to find some medium-thickness full fingered gloves, ideally thin on the palmar side of the fingers (for a good feel) but thicker on the backside of the hand for wamth/windbreaker effect.
I am hoping this would be a good glove to wear for temps in the 50's or low 60's.
Anyone have some suggestions?
Doug
I am hoping this would be a good glove to wear for temps in the 50's or low 60's.
Anyone have some suggestions?
Doug
10-16-08, 11:49 AM
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I wear the full fingered Specialized gloves when it gets chilly but not cold. I also have some full finger PI gloves when it gets a bit colder and then a pair of Specialized insulated gloves for when it is down right cold.
https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqP...39546&eid=1366
https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqP...39546&eid=1366
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I use a pair of windstopper gloves, light weight, but just enough to cover the 40-60F range
https://www.windstopper.com/remote/Sa.../1212721270000
https://www.windstopper.com/remote/Sa.../1212721270000
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As the weather turns cooler, I notice my fingers are getting chilled and tingly when I wear my short fingered gloves. My winter gloves are rather bulky so I don't want to use them just yet....so I am hoping to find some medium-thickness full fingered gloves, ideally thin on the palmar side of the fingers (for a good feel) but thicker on the backside of the hand for wamth/windbreaker effect.
I am hoping this would be a good glove to wear for temps in the 50's or low 60's.
Anyone have some suggestions?
Doug
I am hoping this would be a good glove to wear for temps in the 50's or low 60's.
Anyone have some suggestions?
Doug
10-16-08, 11:58 AM
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I wear some Louis Garneau full fingers made of windtex that I wear when it is under 50. I also have a pair of very thin Giordana for mild temps (60s or so). If it get a bit cooler (50s), I add a pair of glove liners under them .
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10-16-08, 12:00 PM
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Thanks for the tips, I will have to go to the LBS and try some of these....gloves, along with shoes, should probably be bought locally to ensure proper fit.
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10-16-08, 12:36 PM
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Mechanics gloves. No padding but otherwise fine.
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A pair of thin wool gardening gloves from the hardware store costs about $2.00.
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10-16-08, 06:09 PM
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I used up my energy on the team tactics post. lol.
I should have said "mechanix". Like these:
I went with black though. Hides grease better. I actually use them for working on the car - I'm too wimpy to skin my knuckles like a real mechanic.
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I should have said "mechanix". Like these:
I went with black though. Hides grease better. I actually use them for working on the car - I'm too wimpy to skin my knuckles like a real mechanic.
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I got some from the hardware store. They're thin work gloves, and have little "grip dots" all over them. Perfect for those in-between days.... About $3 also
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Above 55 degrees = regular gloves
45 - 55 some cheap REI full finger
25 - 45 Assos 851 gloves
15 - 25 Cheap Trek heavy winter gloves
< 15 PI Lobster gloves
45 - 55 some cheap REI full finger
25 - 45 Assos 851 gloves
15 - 25 Cheap Trek heavy winter gloves
< 15 PI Lobster gloves
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Mini-gloves ($1) under my regular cycling gloves.
Although, this year I decided to pick up a pair of full-fingered gloves from MEC, and I like them too.
Although, this year I decided to pick up a pair of full-fingered gloves from MEC, and I like them too.
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I have a pair of Assos ALS insulator gloves on the way so I'll find out how worthy they are next weekend. In the mean time I'm just using some long finger gloves to keep the cold off my hands a tiny bit, doesn't help much but it does prevent instant cracking of skin.
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I got these (when they had my size in stock) and they are amazing. The construction quality and materials used are first rate.
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C4151
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Cool weather: PI long fingered pittards (no padding)
Cold weather: Assos layered winter gloves (inner, early winter, lobster)
Cold weather: Assos layered winter gloves (inner, early winter, lobster)
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Also, the mechanix gloves are not comfortable at all, however they work great for not burning yourself on headers or exhaust manifolds.
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No. It's not.
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I use a pair of Pearl Izumi Cyclone Gloves perfect for this temp. and fit very nicely.
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