Cold Hands!

[Greenchills]

What are your opinons on the best gloves? Its that time of year with the turning weather and all I have are a pair of Spada summer gloves complete with vent holes so my hands dont get too hot. Not so good for right now really.
So what does bcf wear to stop the chill?

[Mudskipper]

[stinkwheel]

In order:

A technical base layer, a string vest, a t-shirt, a long sleeve t-shirt, a hoodie, a neoprene smock (if raining), a leather jacket then a gore-tex jacket if it is REALLY cold/wet/snowing.

That's 8 layers on my torso. Hands stay warm.
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[cicatrez]

I wear HG Custom Summer gloves. they're waterproof. I bought them as I didn't want gloves that were to chunky and restricted my finger/hand movements. I didn't even realise they were summer gloves. they keep off the rain. If anything, my hands just get a little clammy after my 1hour commute to uni (but warm up and are back to normal in 10minutes). My hands do get abit cold and slightly numb, so i'm thinking of wiring up my heated grips.
My CBT instuctor see's it the same way, he didn't like chunky winter gloves either. he just has summer ones with inner gloves for when its cold. to add layers.

https://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/product_info.php/cPath/6_145/products_id/3822


but thats just me.

also, keeping the core temperature up is important. that goes down, then your hands will get colder even faster.
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[neil.]

Bar muffs work great because most of the cold you feel comes from wind chill when you're moving along. I can still wear my summer gloves when it's freezing outside and have a decent feeling for the controls.
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[Smooth]

As above.

I use acrylic magic gloves under a pair of large leather gloves.

Bar Muffs would be the next step -I may have a go at making some...they may look a bit daft

With a t-shirt, shirt, jumper and jacket with a Buff and a fleece neck warmer, I don't find that my body gets cold. It's just my finger and thumb tips that get chilly on the motorway.
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[the grim reaper]

I have alpinestars ST-3s, don't know how much they cost as they were a present, but they're warm and waterproof. I also have heated grips fitted and, if you're not worried about the looks, some hand guards will help.

Muffs are the warmest but they look awful and can be pushed back onto the controls at motorway speeds.

Cheers

Grim
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[Villers]

I still use my Hein Gericke pathan gloves, they are claw fingers (like zoidberg, woop woop!) and I cant remember if Ive ever had cold fingers with them on, at times they are maybe even too warm!!

Also seen an off with no bother too!


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[Kickstart]

Hi

Core temperature is important. If you body isn't warm then it doesn't really matter what you try your hands will still be cold.

The cloven hooves style of gloves are pretty good. Only thing is trying to find some that are leather. We have a few sets of these:-

JTS Leather Cloven Hooves

Unfortunately my right hand seems to be really suffering in the cold this winter. Might be reduced to getting some heated gloves.

All the best

Keith
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[pyx_e]

I am doing OK so far this winter with two pairs of gloves and handguards. If I have any money left after Christmas I am going to get a pair of these :

https://www.giali.com/mod/product/id_prd/98

First I have to get my mate to wire up my marine 12v socket.
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[Greenchills]

Hmmm I'm getting some good advice here, thanks very much. Clawhands and layers are sounding very attractive right now.
After having a browse on the internet though it seems to be that lots of the summer gloves have carbonfibre knuckleprotectors, whereas with winter ones its a lot less common.
Am I being a picky over this? My current gloves have the carbonfibre bits and im not sure if they do actually offer more protection or are just a gimmick that make you feel a bit better.
Im looking to spend around £40-£50 on these and I'd be quite upset if they were no good. Ive got a good jacket and its rare I feel cold on my torso so no problem with core temp.
Any advice is much appreciated.

[Nixon]

I commuted all through last winter wearing a pair of the new style Alpinestars Jet Road Gortex gloves and there absolutely fantastic.
The goretex keeps the inside dry, it has carbon knuckles for protection, they are layered inside but not bulky like wearing under gloves can be and they are a good strong durable material, even after caressing the road in them they are still as good as new.
the only problem is that they are expensive, but well worth it.

[Charlie]

I agree with both Keith and Stinkwheel here... keeping your core warm is equally if not more important than warmer pairs of gloves.

I remember upgrading my bike jacket made my hands warmer even though I had the same pair of gloves on and riding in similar temperatures.

Plus heated grips are very nice, definitly worth the money
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[Villers]

Surely keeping both warm is important, keeping a high core temperature is a completely seperate thing dependant upon a different set of kit. Even if you are snug at the core it is still technically possible to have cold hands. Equally, having cold hands is just as dangerous as shivering like a bastard!

Im not a fan however of wearing sixteen layers when I go out, otherwise it is literally quicker and easier to take the four wheel mobile.

hence its boxers, T shirt, windproof top, socks, 2 piece akito, neck warmer and pathans for me. Otherwise its radio 1 and stationary traffic for me
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[map]

Hands I'd recommend the lobster type gloves (see below). I use Hein Gericke's version, Pathan (there are other makes). I love these in winter but they can take getting used to. Alternative is normal winter gloves with silk/thermal inners. Another trick for winter riding is fitting hand guards as these keep the cold air from your fingers.

https://www.mandp.co.uk/netalogue/photos/large/GWWGLBFAF.jpg
click on image or for Hein Gericke Pathan click here

As for the main body/legs, as said, go for layers. This traps the air and keeps it warm. You'll need a wind/waterproof bike jacket on top of it all.

Invest in some thermals - that's top and bottoms, regardles of how stupid you may feel in the trousers. Plenty of makes out there. Outdoor (walking/climbing shops) may offer better value than bike shops.

Best to keep your extremities warm otherwise you're thinking of how cold they are (and cold can be painful) and not concentrating on riding. Some good socks, wool etc. or the biker type designed with padded bits. Under those some thermal or silk ones. Alternative is over the socks some of the gortex type over socks. Advantage of these if boots leak your feet are dry.

Remember to wear a neck tube to cut out the cold between your helmet.

HTH
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