Warm Sporty gloves for spring/autumn

[gzza]

I've been trying to get out on the bike now that the evenings are drawing out. i went out for an late afternoon/early evening ride and it was great, but i forgot that its only april and as the sun went down it got cold quicker than i expected. I really struggle to keep my hands warm at the best of times so i need to be better prepared to avoid cold rides home. I have thought about heated grips, but i am not sure i want to retrofit them to my current bike. I think i would prefer to get some gloves that are just a bit warmer for those colder spring/autum days. I don't want a full on winter glove, just warmer than a summer glove. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Edited by gzza on Sunday 7th April 22:02

[pozi]

Alpinestars 365 gets my vote, good compromise of something sporty yet warm and waterproof.

[vonhosen]

Held 2 in 1

[dern]

vonhosen said:

Held 2 in 1

This, they're brilliant.

[black-k1]

pozi said:

Alpinestars 365 gets my vote, good compromise of something sporty yet warm and waterproof.

I had Held Race-Tex then replaced them with A*365s. I'm back with another pair of Held Race-Tex which I use from March/April through to October/November (with heated grips).

[gzza]

Thanks for the suggestions. The alpinestars 365 seem to be discontinued from what i can find.

vonhosen said:

Held 2 in 1

I did spot these on sportsbikeshop, they seem to be very highly rated.

[DuckSauce]

gzza said:

I did spot these on sportsbikeshop, they seem to be very highly rated.

I would try a pair of the Held gloves on in store first, as they have quite long fingers! I tried a small and a medium, the small was too tight with really long fingers and the medium was just right, but with really long fingers.

[Jazoli]

Stick heated grips on the bike, oxford ones are only £49 these days and are bloody hot.

[RemaL]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Was going to be my suggestion after looking at them and seeing the reviews as they are on my to buy list

[Byronico]

Silk glove liners for your current gloves?

[supercommuter]

Rukka Virium

[gzza]

Byronico said:

Silk glove liners for your current gloves?

I had considered doing this, but my current gloves are quite a good fit, do you need some room in them to wear liners?

[gzza]

DuckSauce said:

I would try a pair of the Held gloves on in store first, as they have quite long fingers! I tried a small and a medium, the small was too tight with really long fingers and the medium was just right, but with really long fingers.

Yeah i had a look at the sizing and they are available in short, regular and long finger length! too many options, I will try to find a place that stocks them.

[DuckSauce]

gzza said:

I had considered doing this, but my current gloves are quite a good fit, do you need some room in them to wear liners?

I use liners in mine, they were a snug fit to start, but the leather has stretched. Used throughout winter with heated grips

[Byronico]

gzza said:

Byronico said:

Silk glove liners for your current gloves?

I had considered doing this, but my current gloves are quite a good fit, do you need some room in them to wear liners?

They are fairly thin so do not need much room in my experience.
I was using some silk liners with my leather winter gloves and they seemed OK.

They do not cost much so maybe give it a go and see how it goes?
Will be cheaper than buying a whole new set of gloves and if it gets warmer you can just remove the liners.

[Wildfire]

I used Held Score 3’s. Goretex liner, with Xtra fit. Excellent gloves as something a bit warmer than my Phantom 2’s and not as thick as the Artics.