pedalpusher Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 any suggestions on how to stop fingers getting cold on early runs to work have tried layering but not really effective any tips on different gloves or other methods to keep the fingers warm gladly accepted cheers brian k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancelogan Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Either GORE windstopper gloves to stop the windchill effect. Remember if it's zero degrees and your travelling at say 15mph the effective temperature is around -10. Or, you can get gloves with wee pouches for heat pads from any good outdoor shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Before losing them, I used the waterproof sealskinz which were good. Bizarre logic said don't buy the same again in case the lost ones turn up so I have the endura Cordura gloves now. Nice thin, Waterproof glove with plenty of dexterity but have noticed that they are not as warm as the sealskinz. Specialized have a lobster mitt style on the go which have had some good reviews. Dooleys had some in a few weeks ago and were waiting on more sizes arriving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I use a thin silk inner glove and ski gloves on very cold days what you have to do is keep your fingers moving for circulation and eat. chocolate it doesn't keep you warm but takes your mind of your cold hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted January 20, 2011 Members Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I think the most important factor in keeping hands warm is to make sure that the cuff of the glove overlaps the sleeve of your jacket or jersey, so there's no gap. I'm using a pair of wooly gloves with a 40-gram Thinsulate lining. They were £2.99 on eBay and are far warmer than any of the cycling specific gloves I've got. The only downside is the lack of cushioning/gel inserts. My hands get achey on longer rides, but that shouldn't be a problem for your commute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I got a pair of Endura Strike gloves for Xmas. They are triple layered, windproof, waterproof and my hands stayed warm at -3 c. They have a breathable liner so my hands are still dry even afetr 2 - 3 hours cycling. They are not bulky so no problem with brakes/gears. Avaliable online for about £27. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalpusher Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 thnks to everyone who replied i will check things out and let you all know what i decide thanks again to everyone who answered my post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 If you're looking for a cheap option - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/British-Army-Extr ... 5641dbe89a They are much warmer than any gloves I've used in the past (even 2-layer winter gloves). Manual dexterity is limited though - only really suitable for fixed/singlespeed/3-speed setups (my commuting bike is 3-speed so only has one little gear lever which I can operate using these mittens). You could probably use them on an MTB with old-school thumbshifters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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