What Gloves???
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I have a pair of Assos early winter gloves and highly recommend them, when it gets really cold I wear them with Assos liners which give a second layer of insulation.
The early winter gloves are showerproof but I would not say waterproof, however they do a good job of keeping the wind out and hands relatively warm. They are 'snug' but not tight, have a soft thermal lining to the upper side of the glove and light padding/non-slip patches strategically placed on the palms. The cuffs are also quite long so it is easy to roll them over the top of a l/s jersey which means there are no gaps at the wrist. Good pair of gloves IMHO, but as always with Assos you pay for it!
I also use the liners with a pair of mitts when it is not quite cold enough for full finger gloves but a bit chilly in just mitts, works a treat!
The early winter gloves are showerproof but I would not say waterproof, however they do a good job of keeping the wind out and hands relatively warm. They are 'snug' but not tight, have a soft thermal lining to the upper side of the glove and light padding/non-slip patches strategically placed on the palms. The cuffs are also quite long so it is easy to roll them over the top of a l/s jersey which means there are no gaps at the wrist. Good pair of gloves IMHO, but as always with Assos you pay for it!
I also use the liners with a pair of mitts when it is not quite cold enough for full finger gloves but a bit chilly in just mitts, works a treat!
I've just got a pair of neoprene gloves from decathlon. I've not worn them yet to be honest but for £20 they seemed worth a punt. The reviews seemed favorable.
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/neoprene-7-rain-gloves-...
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/neoprene-7-rain-gloves-...
Dixie said:
I've just got a pair of neoprene gloves from decathlon. I've not worn them yet to be honest but for £20 they seemed worth a punt. The reviews seemed favorable.
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/neoprene-7-rain-gloves-...
I was about to suggest castelli diluvio or endura fs260 pro memo neoprene gloves. I suspect the ones you've linked are identical and a third cheaper...http://www.decathlon.co.uk/neoprene-7-rain-gloves-...
Liners work well below zero, while I prefer to use planet x winter bundle gloves over the top as a "crap its freezing" outer.
Totally perfect temperature once warmed up, great to about minus one c in my experience.
http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/cycling/kj991-winter-c...
That's what I use in the wet, and my hands stay nice and dry, warm and toasty!
That's what I use in the wet, and my hands stay nice and dry, warm and toasty!
S10GTA said:
Broken record time again.
No such thing as waterproof, best trying to stay warm. To do that, you need defeet gloves. They are only £12 or so from wiggle. I used to suffer from cold hands but haven't had an issue since I got them.
Really?No such thing as waterproof, best trying to stay warm. To do that, you need defeet gloves. They are only £12 or so from wiggle. I used to suffer from cold hands but haven't had an issue since I got them.
They're crap for anything below 6 deg IMO. Thin, not wind proof, no water protection either.
I've got some Alura ones that claim to be waterproof, they have a layer of bin liner type material in them and they do withstand water for a fair time.
okgo said:
S10GTA said:
Broken record time again.
No such thing as waterproof, best trying to stay warm. To do that, you need defeet gloves. They are only £12 or so from wiggle. I used to suffer from cold hands but haven't had an issue since I got them.
Really?No such thing as waterproof, best trying to stay warm. To do that, you need defeet gloves. They are only £12 or so from wiggle. I used to suffer from cold hands but haven't had an issue since I got them.
They're crap for anything below 6 deg IMO. Thin, not wind proof, no water protection either.
I've got some Alura ones that claim to be waterproof, they have a layer of bin liner type material in them and they do withstand water for a fair time.
Ok they are designed for mtb's but I take function over design anyday.S10GTA said:
Broken record time again.
No such thing as waterproof, best trying to stay warm. To do that, you need defeet gloves. They are only £12 or so from wiggle. I used to suffer from cold hands but haven't had an issue since I got them.
Indeed, the neoprene gloves aren't waterproof, instead they keep your hands warm so you don't mind being damp.No such thing as waterproof, best trying to stay warm. To do that, you need defeet gloves. They are only £12 or so from wiggle. I used to suffer from cold hands but haven't had an issue since I got them.
Comfiest things I've ever worn.
You can achieve waterproof with jackets (endura stealth ftw) and apparently with bibs (some of the water repellant Roubaix bibs are next on my list) although youre always going to get wet when it buckets it down.
Warm and damp is fine. Cold and wet is horrible.
I just picked up a pair of the neoprene Endura FS260 gloves in a bid to stay warm on cold wet days. I don't mind being wet or damp as long as I'm warm, and these gloves are designed for that purpose. I picked them up for £20 from infinity cycles.
Totally waterproof gloves will typically lead to sweaty hands from the non-breathable fabric.
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/category/clothi...
Totally waterproof gloves will typically lead to sweaty hands from the non-breathable fabric.
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/category/clothi...
they are not waterproof but for the money these are superb value, i got them as part of a bundle but am getting another pair at this price.
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXFLAGL/planet-x-so...
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXFLAGL/planet-x-so...
Chiba soft shell gloves in use here. First winter with them, and I have always suffered from cold hands before. They're not fully waterproof, but they do stay warm even when wet. Have used them for day in day out commuting (10 miles each way) since October, and as low as -1 degree C and had no problems. I think they were about £20 from merlin. When they're dead, I will probably replace with the same. I also got the Planet X winter bundle with the gloves, and I don't think they're anywhere near as good. Certainly not as comfortable or bendable (if that makes sense) but they probably have better grip on them.
MadDad said:
I have a pair of Assos early winter gloves and highly recommend them, when it gets really cold I wear them with Assos liners which give a second layer of insulation.
The early winter gloves are showerproof but I would not say waterproof, however they do a good job of keeping the wind out and hands relatively warm. They are 'snug' but not tight, have a soft thermal lining to the upper side of the glove and light padding/non-slip patches strategically placed on the palms. The cuffs are also quite long so it is easy to roll them over the top of a l/s jersey which means there are no gaps at the wrist. Good pair of gloves IMHO, but as always with Assos you pay for it!
I also use the liners with a pair of mitts when it is not quite cold enough for full finger gloves but a bit chilly in just mitts, works a treat!
^^ this ^^The early winter gloves are showerproof but I would not say waterproof, however they do a good job of keeping the wind out and hands relatively warm. They are 'snug' but not tight, have a soft thermal lining to the upper side of the glove and light padding/non-slip patches strategically placed on the palms. The cuffs are also quite long so it is easy to roll them over the top of a l/s jersey which means there are no gaps at the wrist. Good pair of gloves IMHO, but as always with Assos you pay for it!
I also use the liners with a pair of mitts when it is not quite cold enough for full finger gloves but a bit chilly in just mitts, works a treat!
They're the best gloves I've used down to 6-7'c. Once it gets down to near or below freezing Pearl Izumi Lobsters do the trick.
MadDad said:
I have a pair of Assos early winter gloves and highly recommend them, when it gets really cold I wear them with Assos liners which give a second layer of insulation.
The early winter gloves are showerproof but I would not say waterproof, however they do a good job of keeping the wind out and hands relatively warm. They are 'snug' but not tight, have a soft thermal lining to the upper side of the glove and light padding/non-slip patches strategically placed on the palms. The cuffs are also quite long so it is easy to roll them over the top of a l/s jersey which means there are no gaps at the wrist. Good pair of gloves IMHO, but as always with Assos you pay for it!
I also use the liners with a pair of mitts when it is not quite cold enough for full finger gloves but a bit chilly in just mitts, works a treat!
^^ this ^^The early winter gloves are showerproof but I would not say waterproof, however they do a good job of keeping the wind out and hands relatively warm. They are 'snug' but not tight, have a soft thermal lining to the upper side of the glove and light padding/non-slip patches strategically placed on the palms. The cuffs are also quite long so it is easy to roll them over the top of a l/s jersey which means there are no gaps at the wrist. Good pair of gloves IMHO, but as always with Assos you pay for it!
I also use the liners with a pair of mitts when it is not quite cold enough for full finger gloves but a bit chilly in just mitts, works a treat!
They're the best gloves I've used down to 6-7'c. Once it gets down to near or below freezing Pearl Izumi Lobsters do the trick.
il sole said:
http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/cycling/kj991-winter-c...
That's what I use in the wet, and my hands stay nice and dry, warm and toasty!
I have a pair of these as well and like them. I really suffer from cold hands, and find these work OK down to 1 or 2C, as long as I'm riding fairly hard.That's what I use in the wet, and my hands stay nice and dry, warm and toasty!
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