Heated Handlebars

[sleep envy]

the F-i-L does like his cycling but he suffers from really poor circulation

does anyone know of a supplier of heated handlbar grips?

[Gnarlybluesurf]

You can get these for motorbikes but they run off a connector to the battery on the bike. I'm guessing you could use the same for a flat bar bicycle if you were willing to carry a battery round on the pannier, back pack or water bottle holder but would be a bit of a bodge... why not just spend the money on some really good gloves. If not cycling then winter motorbike gloves would work as i doubt he'll be doing 70mph on the bike??

[ad551]

I'm not sure you'll be able to get heated grips, as they normally need a battery to run them - plus I imagine the front of your hands would still get warm.

You can, however, get heated gloves: http://www.heated-motorcycle-clothing.co.uk/

[ribbit]

Unless he has a serious medical condition, good quality normal cycling gloves should keep his hands comfortable. My hands are cold almost all year round, but I have some Goretex/Gorewear winter gloves which work fantastically.

[Matt London]

ribbit said:

I have some Goretex/Gorewear winter gloves which work fantastically.

Which ones? I am
Looking for a good pair of gloves.

[Parrot of Doom]

I'm betting his hands get cold because his core body temperature isn't high enough. More layers on the torso, more layers on the arms, and ski gloves - problem solved.

[sleep envy]

Nope, he has to wear gloves when he drives as his circulation is so bad

[ribbit]

Parrot of Doom said:

I'm betting his hands get cold because his core body temperature isn't high enough. More layers on the torso, more layers on the arms, and ski gloves - problem solved.

Not necessarily so at all. Those of us with Raynauds have constantly cold hands, irrespective of body temp. Good gloves are the only answer.

[ribbit]

Matt London said:

ribbit said:

I have some Goretex/Gorewear winter gloves which work fantastically.

Which ones? I am
Looking for a good pair of gloves.

I don't know the name as I've had them some years, but they're similar to the Cross II. Mine have a velcro strap but the newer Gore Bike-Wear gloves seem to be elasticated instead. Excellent products. I wear mine for winter walking too.

[BliarOut]

sleep envy said:

Nope, he has to wear gloves when he drives as his circulation is so bad

What sort of bike? Could he fit bar muffs?

[sleep envy]

Road racer IIRC

[BliarOut]

Probably can't do muffs then... Is this for the current weather and how cold does he go?

[sleep envy]

Ski gloves from autumn all the way through to late spring

they go translucent, no blood flow

[BliarOut]

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/OXFORD_Deluxe_Motorcycl...

Could he adapt something from the motorbike world?




Heated gloves!!!

http://www.primrose.co.uk/warmawear-deluxe-heated-...

Good starting point?

ETA: 12V heated tape may also be an option.

Edited by BliarOut on Saturday 4th December 16:43

[sleep envy]

Top work squire!!

[BliarOut]

If that doesn't do it tell him he needs a fairing

[Ghisallo]

What about those wee capsules with the widget inside when activated heat up. Perfect for inside gloves.

[option click]

BliarOut said:

If that doesn't do it tell him he needs a fairing

You can actually buy them!
http://www.breezeblockers.com/

[Rocksteadyeddie]

option click said:

BliarOut said:

If that doesn't do it tell him he needs a fairing

You can actually buy them!
http://www.breezeblockers.com/

Are these any good? Like the idea, but would be interested in feedback from anyone who has used them.

[Mike900]

I bought a pair of the AeroShields at the Cycle show in London and they have been great - they have a cheaper version now available on the website. The aeroshields are the biggest but offer most protection - a worthwhile investment if you want warm hands!