Heated Gloves?

[GSXReater]

Anyone used them? Any good

Would love ones that are comfortable as summer gloves but obviosly heated. So what do you recommend?

Thanks.

ps: No i know i about heated grips and handlebar muffs but i just want to know about heated gloves.

[27cows]

I bought a bike that came with a pair years ago. They worked but were fiddly. Heated grips are much better. But neither are really necessary unless you're covering very large distances in extremely cold weather.

[the grim reaper]

I'm also considering them, I've been through three sets of heated grips over the last few years, one Oxford and two Dr Bike. The controller went tits up on the Oxford ones and the throttle grip has stopped working on the Dr Bike ones. I ride all year round and I consider some form of hand heating to be crucial.

If I get a new job soon with a longer commute then I will be investing in some heated gloves, as they keep the back of the hands warm too, not just the palms. I'd also be interested in knowing if they are any good, as they are not cheap. I doubt you'll find a pair that will double as summer gloves though, they will be aimed at winter use.

Cheers

Grim
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[Kickstart]

Hi

I have a set. Down side is that mine tend to pull quite tightly over a knuckle on my right thumb, which lands up getting cooked.

However they do work quite well, but could do with a temperature adjuster rather than just a switch.

I quite often used them AND heated grips at the same time.

All the best

Keith
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[the grim reaper]

[Kickstart]

Hi

Would be interested in how you sort the variable power supply. A rheostat seemed the easiest way to me but I couldn't see any that I thought would be suitable. Think the heated grip controllers work by cycling the power on and off and varying the relative lengths of time they are on rather than off.

All the best

Keith
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[neil.]

Hmm I'd be very interested in heated gloves too as it's a pain to unravel/disconnect the grips when I have to remove the handlebars to work on the front end of the bike.
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[the grim reaper]

There's quite a few different ways in which to vary it. The best and simplest method in my opinion would be a manual method, I have some heated grips that have a nice analogue controller, this is purely a current limiter system, something that I could easily re-create at home. The variable on/off time (mark space ratio if you like) is probably overkill for this sort of application and current draw.

Cheers

Grim
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[Kickstart]

Hi

If you could, knock up a description of how you manage it in the end.

Cheers.

All the best

Keith
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[GSXReater]

Any brands of heated gloves anyone would recommend?

[pyx_e]

Have them, use them in the very cold and for cold long runs, Brilliant.

Dont use them all the time because in the winter - more gear to put on- faff plugging them in to the bike then into the jacket is just one more thing. Plus for round town my winter gloves are fine.

But for longer - colder runs they are brilliant, no cold hands, in fact very comfortable temperature.

I use these https://www.giali.com/mod/product/id_prd/190
and have sewn the wires into my old (but waterproof and windproof) textile jacket so they just plug in at back and into gloves.
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[the grim reaper]

I've been looking at the EX02 ones:

Stormshield

They're a bit pricier, but they look like a good glove and I can run the wiring between my jacket liner and outer.

Cheers

Grim
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[calyx]

I wonder if this one does what it says.

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190348303424
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[pyx_e]

The bloke at Klan I spoke to about glove inners said that if your winter gloves were too tight they would push the inner element against your skin, possible uncomfortable- too hot.
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Kawasaki: ER5, Versys, VN900.

[Walloper]

We have a pair of Klan inner gloves. (For winter mornings in the car )
They work OK but the problem on a bike would be managing the two cables that plug into the connectors on the back of the gloves.
I have heated grips but still find my handy-pops get cold on long runs through the bleak mid-winter. True as said by Mr. Klan you will need a size up on your outer glove.
Wear long sleeve thermals to keep your heat in your arms too.
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[Kickstart]

[G]

I never tried it in the end, but for controlling temp I would be tempted to use a 555 timer unit, as I may have mentioned elsewhere. Maplins do a kit for £7 or so which is a 555 timer with a relay and two variable pots to control pulse duration and timing between pulses.
So you could set it to have power for five seconds on, five off for 50% heat, or five on fifteen off for 25% say. Reckon that should reasonably keep temp down.

27cows, when you get a bigger bike you might understand wind chill .

Combination of heated grips and bar muffs seems to work fairly well.

[the grim reaper]

[G]

Out of interest, why not? Do you just mean turn the pots - if so, yes, for instant control you're going to want something a bit chunkier.

I initially got one to make an electric chain oiler, which I haven't finished yet, but thought it would work ok for heated stuff too.

But, yes, 'DIY' would probably make sense. I went for the kit 'cos I'm not that great with electronics.

[the grim reaper]

[Flipsta]

Buy those throw away pads that warm up and shove em in ur glove.
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[GSXReater]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I got a pair of EXO2 stormshield gloves and the temperature controller a few weeks ago.

A mini review:

Definately need a temperature controller as in town they can get too hot & you'll have sweaty palms but in the countryside they would work fine without the controller if its a cold day/night. Glad i bought a temp controller with mine.

The gloves themselves are poor quality, the thumb is a bit big bigger than on conventional gloves. On the cuffs, they could be a tad longer. They feel like the 1st pair of Riossi gloves i bought for £20 when i started biking (10 yrs ago) and didnt have a clue. They dont feel like they will not last more than 1 winter - and i do look after my stuff if you're wondering. I have grey renthal grips on my bike and they are full if black bits from the gloves.

Having said that the technology is fantastic and makes me wonder how come it wasnt around many many years ago. With the temp controller, my hands are never cold and never too hot. I really enjoy my rides a lot more than i used to and dont get cut short because of cold hands.

I really wish the bigger brands make similar gloves so the gloves will fit right and will have this brilliant technology but in the meantime this is the best on the market. For the money you pay for them, you would expect them to be better but unfortunately the quality lets them down. I would still say get them for the sake of enjoying riding in winter!!!

Hope this helps!