Heated gloves vs Heated grips

[Bigmal]

Last year I bought a pair of heated gloves by Gerbings. I've have had nothing but problems with them and had to replace the actual gloves once and the wire loom three times and the current one just broken. They cost me £120 approx. When they work they are fine- do the job... But like I say they keep failing right at the worst time possible and constantly had cold hands because of it. I keep care of them and never let the gloves dangle of the loom but still they fail.

I am thinking of trying for a refund and getting some heated grips instead. Trouble is I've never tried them. Are they any good?

Many thanks
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Interesting opinions on muffs and heated grips

I've personally been fine with good quality gloves/thermal inner gloves, but don't ride for long periods.

I would imagine with those and muffs i'd be absolutely fine in winter, without the need for any electric gadgets probably

[anthony_r6]

Heated grips are great when they are working correctly, but the are varying reports on the effectiveness of individual brands. I've seen people complain about a particular set, only to see someone else rate them highly, and that's common for most.

I have Daytona Heated Grips on my bike and they were awesome for the first few weeks, then I started having issues with only one heating up one full, and the other heating up on 'warm up' mode, and disconnected them. Might have to reconnect given winter is coming soon.

I guess I'm saying - read reviews, and see how you get on with the set you choose.
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[cb1rocket]

i had problems with gerbing gloves but they always honor there warranty promise "lifetime warranty"

I'm on my 3rd set but they I'm on 3 years runningat the mo.

I also have the gerbing heated linear jacket which is a must!
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[Kris]

Muffs and heated grips FTW.



I have the Oxford jobbies - work fine for me.
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[BigDan1190]

Nothing is better than heated grips and good waterproof muffs combined. For overall usability anyway.

My Gerbing G3s have been perfect though, had for 1-2 years, fantastic for keeping my hands warm, and handy for when taking hands off the grips, hands stay warm. Plus you don't need to modify the bike at all, and don't have to ride around with muffs on the bike. I'd say ideal for sporty bikes, because adventure bikes or commuters actually suit handlebar muffs.

The only problem is the slightly fiddly connecting and getting the wire comfortable every day.

[Amber Phoenix]

Got some Gerbings (XR12 I think) last autumn, and like you, great when working, but had to keep sending them back. On second set of gloves, and 3rd controller.

Did buy a spare controller to tie me over whilst the first went back, but that died too. When I sent them two controller back at once to replace, they only ever sent one back. Still haven't had the second one back...

That said, when I have sent stuff back to them, they usually turn them around in a couple of days and they are under warranty for 3 years... Well that is, if they don't go bust from having to replace thousands of expensive gloves out of their pocket....
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[Dilyan]

Yup, I got the G3's, excellent kit, but not waterproof. Make sure they FIT properly, my first set (off eGay) turned out to be a size larger than I needed and that turned them into completely useless. Luckily, I got a chance to change them. I'm planning on fitting heated grips as well, as the gloves only warmup the outside of your hands. Oh well, mtfu
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[UnspeedySam]

Got a set of these: https://scooter-wear.com/tucano-urbano-r323-scooter-motorcycle-handlebar-muffs

Used to have heated grips and still got numb fingers. I know they look a bit ridiculous but they do the job!
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[sickpup]

As I've said before heated gloves are pretty useless and extremely overpriced for what little they do.

A set of heated grips and Tucano Urbano muffs will keep your hands more than warm on short trips and if you do long ones get a Biketek heated jacket as well. That way your core is warm and pumping hot blood out to your hands and keeping them warm as well.

[Amber Phoenix]

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[Pete.]

Want to stay warm and toasty down to minus 40? I never wore any garment that even came close to how warm this thing keeps you.
Shame it's not armoured, nice and warm, weighs nothing, but no protection whatsoever (except against the cold).

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[positron]

Got Gerbings last autumn too, and once the wire broke just at the connector leaving my hand freezing on the coldest day of the year. Later the left glove stopped working. I've send them to Gerbing last week. Apart from these two, no other issues - used them all winter, every single day, even when it snowed. I hope they fix/replace them and keeps doing so as and when... paid a lot of money for it!

[C1REX]

Muffs + heated grips as many others recommend.

I've heard very good things about heated vests. Costs as much as gloves and work great. Overheating your body makes your hands and feet warm as well.
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Hi

Heated grips and heated gloves. Gently cook your hands

All the best

Keith
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[Walloper]

Heated grips are a bit fatter than standard (Unless OEM). The beauty of them is they are there when needed. Gloves have wires, maybe in house and sometimes bulky.

Grips do need good insulated gloves though.

Fo the best insulated gloves and grips. Heated gloves are simply a compromise.

Oxford are best after market the wrap-a-round ones are the hottest. but more bulkierererer than the straight heated grip form the same outfit.

They will work on any bike that has a battery and charging system. Very low amps consumption.

Also keeping one's arms warm helps a ton/tonne too.
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