Shifting With Winter Gloves
01-22-09, 03:10 AM
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Shifting With Winter Gloves
Hope this question isn't too dopey, but I'm curious. I've only used Shimano STI shift levers. Over the winter I've needed to use mittens or lobster claw gloves when the temps get too low. I can handle the shifting OK with the thick gloves, but it can be a pain to hit just the inner lever without also hitting the brake lever when making a shift.
I've never used Campagnolo or SRAM double-tap shifters. How do they work when wearing thick gloves? Does one system have an advantage over another in this respect?
I've never used Campagnolo or SRAM double-tap shifters. How do they work when wearing thick gloves? Does one system have an advantage over another in this respect?
01-22-09, 03:28 AM
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Riding fixed gear has a massive benefit over all kinds of gears in this respect. Or if you really like having a range of gears for whatever reason, get an old steel bike with bar end shifters- convenient and easy to shift with mittens on. There is really no need to be riding the fastest, lightest, performance-est bike in the freezy cold depths of winter.
01-22-09, 06:24 AM
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I ride a Campy equipped bike and still haven't gotten used to lobster claws! However, having the thumb shifter is pretty handy in colder weather with lobster claws.
Off topic - Where do you ride in NoVA?
Off topic - Where do you ride in NoVA?
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01-22-09, 07:59 AM
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The single-lever shift on SRAM shifters is pretty easy to deal with when wearing winter gloves. A bit clunky, but there's no worry about shifting the wrong way by accident.
01-22-09, 01:59 PM
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Hi blacksquid,
Locally from Annandale, around Lake Barcroft, out the W&OD or down to D.C. Not much variety in my neighborhood.
On the weekends I usually head out to Loudon, Fauqier, or Warren County. I can't stand riding in the local congestion
Locally from Annandale, around Lake Barcroft, out the W&OD or down to D.C. Not much variety in my neighborhood.
On the weekends I usually head out to Loudon, Fauqier, or Warren County. I can't stand riding in the local congestion
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I use lobster mitts with my SRAM shifters. It's awkward, it sucks, but what can you do.
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