Winter Gloves

Discussion in 'Gloves' started by Mikie, Nov 30, 2019.


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  1. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Winter gloves.
    Water proof, cold proof, wind proof, anti bulky proof.
    Going down to a local bike shop to check out winter riding gear and on the list is mainly winter riding gloves.
    The shop is a Specialized predominant shop and Specialized does make some nice riding gear.

    @Voodoo Tom owns a pair of Specialized Deflect gloves and says he loves them!
    @SnakeCharmer just purchased a pair of Specialized Elements, stayed cozy but also stated they are a bit bulky.

    It seems that heat retention and waterproofing is leading the way as oppose to thick insulation of older technology. A fear I have is getting a winter glove that is not enough to ward off the cold, what glove is best for what temperature range? What is too much protection and becomes North Pole exploration gloves?

    What’s your winter glove if you actually thought it out and bought some, and why?
     
  2. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Showers Pass gloves are breathable... and kept my hands warm and dry for the entire ride today in temps from 35-50.

    They are not as waterproof as claimed, but they are still warm even when wet.
     
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  3. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Headquartered in Portland... Where they know a little bit about inclement weather. :D
     
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  4. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Too vague pal. Which shower Pass glove and how much dinero? :rolleyes::p
     
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  5. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    They only have one model... ;) Although now it comes in wool, also. I have the older Crosspoint, and they are usually about $40. Not bulky at all, breathable, and fashionable enough to wear off the bike.
     
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  6. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
  7. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
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  8. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
  9. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    I'll bet a beer that you end up with the deflect gloves:cool:...
     
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  10. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
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  11. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.

    I thought we were still boycotting BackCountry!
     
  12. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Just one beer? At least fatten it up a bit with a sixer.
     
  13. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Being a Canadian, you’d think he’d have winter riding dialed in already...
     
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  14. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.

    I have the Pearl model under that one... The Cyclone. It’s more of a mid weight glove, but is still toasty down to the upper 30s and water repellant. I carry them as a spare in case the Showers Pass get too wet. Didn’t need them today, but they were in the bag.
     
  15. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    ^^^ this! For me it’s always layers, just like you’d do for the body. A good baselayer like Merino wool or fleece with a waterproof or wind proof overglove(depending on conditions) . I’m surprised no one has mentioned Sealskinz, (although I haven’t tried them myself) I’ve heard good reviews. I currently use the Endura gloves and wear a fleece liner underneath.
     
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  16. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    I do regular gloves down to the high 40's.

    From there I go to these:
    https://www.tasco-mtb.com/collections/mtb-gloves/products/dawn-patrol-double-digits-glove-black-hole
    Which are good down to about 40....below that I start to get cold finger tips.

    I have these when it gets under 40......but they don't work below 25:
    https://www.pearlizumi.com/US/en/shop/men/gloves/road/mens_pro_amfib_glove/p/14141512

    I did just get a pair of the Showers Pass Crosspoint WP Knit.....they kept my hands dry and warm on the San Juan rain ride the other day, as well as down the mountain today.

    I also have a pair of older Descente Fleece gloves/liners that I can put under some of the cold gloves I have.

    Under 25* I haven't found anything that keeps my hands warm....without going to extremes.
     
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  17. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    I imagine the SP Crosspoint gloves could be used as a liner for some extra warmth.
     
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  18. Old&InTheWay

    Old&InTheWay Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Orange, Ca.
    Name:
    Steve
    Current Bike:
    2017 Intense Primer Pro
    Three years ago I was in Rei/Tustin, and saw some nice looking gloves on a j hook strip 60% off final clearance price. They were the Showers Pass Crosspoint Soft Shell Gloves. Like them a lot :thumbsup:
     
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  19. hill^billy

    hill^billy iMTB Rockstah

    Thanks! These gloves look very promising.
     
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  20. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    I hope so! LMK if you get some and test them out!
     
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  21. hill^billy

    hill^billy iMTB Rockstah

    You bet :thumbsup:
     
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  22. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
  23. bvader

    bvader iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    HB
    Name:
    Mr. Brown
    Tasco (which we really like because of quality / fit / style/ customer service) on sale right now including gloves @mtnbikej mentioned above Dawn Patrol. I have a pair and they are a nice mix of warmth, comfort and control match well with the Dawn Patrol socks. These are not 0deg gloves but awesome for most socal winter times.

    https://www.tasco-mtb.com/
     
  24. Danmtchl

    Danmtchl iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Bakersfield
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.7
  25. fos'l

    fos'l Well-Known Member

    Name:
    Bob
    Current Bike:
    2005 Santa Cruz Superlight
    Probably not for the high-powered riders here, but Specialized gloves with an "over three-finger mitten" work well (for my wife and me). Don't know whether they still make them since ours are about 6 or 7 years old and too warm for all but a couple of really cold weather (can't remember the exact temps) rides.
     
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  26. Old&InTheWay

    Old&InTheWay Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Orange, Ca.
    Name:
    Steve
    Current Bike:
    2017 Intense Primer Pro
    For riding in below freezing weather Outdoor Research Alti Gloves are the best five finger gloves that I have used. So far I've taken them down to 18 degrees ( with an added liner) and have been comfortable. The inner/outer glove feature is great when you need full use of your fingers but don't want to expose your bare hand to the cold.

    https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...&mid=641638F379133221C4D8641638F379133221C4D8
     
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  27. hill^billy

    hill^billy iMTB Rockstah

    Dude! Impressive! Thanks!
     
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  28. fos'l

    fos'l Well-Known Member

    Name:
    Bob
    Current Bike:
    2005 Santa Cruz Superlight
    One thing to consider (if this isn't known widely) is to select a glove that fits but without your fingers reaching the ends of the glove. This will keep your fingertips from getting cold since air is a good insulator. Also, when I was poorer (four kids), I carried some cheap white gardening gloves to put on top of my winter gloves when it got really cold (worked much better than it should have).
     
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  29. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    The Showers Pass gloves I am using are awesome. Minimal "fat finger" effect and cozy and dry (waterproof). Worked flawlessly in Utah. Doubt that they would work in temps much below the mid 30s.
     
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  30. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Sage advice that I almost never hear given. :thumbsup: Hundreds of winter-weather distance race runners can't be wrong...cotton gardening gloves are the go-to tear off glove. :geek:

    I don't have huge hands and I still buy XXL or XL gloves every time so I don't have webbed fingers/thumb. I try to exploit air insulation and circulation. Tight-fitting cycling getup works counter to that concept.
     
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