Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: cajrovd on October 22, 2004, 12:01:57 PM
Post by: cajrovd on October 22, 2004, 12:01:57 PM
It was chilly this morning, so I had to ride into work with winter gloves ON TOP of my Alpinestars SP-S gloves (http://www.newenough.com/alpinestars_sps_gloves_page.htm) to keep my hands from turning blue. Needless to say I could barely move my hands, but they were toasty warm!
Can anyone recommend good inexpensive cold weather riding gloves?
I'm also looking for something to protect my neck/chin from that upbreeze, and perhaps some cold weather boots...?
Thanks in advance!
Can anyone recommend good inexpensive cold weather riding gloves?
I'm also looking for something to protect my neck/chin from that upbreeze, and perhaps some cold weather boots...?
Thanks in advance!
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: jiggersplat on October 22, 2004, 12:04:12 PM
Post by: jiggersplat on October 22, 2004, 12:04:12 PM
haha! i did the same exact thing this morning... looking forward to some recommendations.
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: scratch on October 22, 2004, 12:06:50 PM
Post by: scratch on October 22, 2004, 12:06:50 PM
Inexpensive?
I'd still suggest TourMaster Cold Front Carbon gloves @ $60sometin. And, glove liners, Thinsulate glove liners. Sooo, nice. I was all warm and toasty this morn.
Also, do a search on 'gloves' or 'cold'.
I'd still suggest TourMaster Cold Front Carbon gloves @ $60sometin. And, glove liners, Thinsulate glove liners. Sooo, nice. I was all warm and toasty this morn.
Also, do a search on 'gloves' or 'cold'.
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: Jenerator on October 22, 2004, 12:28:42 PM
Post by: Jenerator on October 22, 2004, 12:28:42 PM
I'm going to be checking out some JR Revolution gloves tonight.
(http://www.motodepot.com/street/apparel/joerocket/images/revolutionglvblack.jpg)
Men's sport textile/leather glove
100% waterproof Rock Tex 330 outer shell
Leather palm with Clarino reinforcement
Gel Palm
Face shield wiper on thumb
Bungee cord cuff adjuster
Reflective stripe
(http://www.motodepot.com/street/apparel/joerocket/images/revolutionglvblack.jpg)
Men's sport textile/leather glove
100% waterproof Rock Tex 330 outer shell
Leather palm with Clarino reinforcement
Gel Palm
Face shield wiper on thumb
Bungee cord cuff adjuster
Reflective stripe
Title: Re: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: dufoes on October 22, 2004, 12:44:39 PM
Post by: dufoes on October 22, 2004, 12:44:39 PM
Quote from: cajrovdI'm also looking for something to protect my neck/chin from that upbreeze
I had to ride home from Simi Valley this morning and got quite a bit of that cold upbreeze that hits the neck and face. Anybody have a solution?
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: cozy on October 22, 2004, 01:25:21 PM
Post by: cozy on October 22, 2004, 01:25:21 PM
Neck and face - get a baclava
OR
Sometimes iwear a track jacket w/ the collar zipped up under my leather and it reaches into my helmet. Plus it's stylin off the bike.
OR
Sometimes iwear a track jacket w/ the collar zipped up under my leather and it reaches into my helmet. Plus it's stylin off the bike.
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: cucamonga on October 22, 2004, 01:35:52 PM
Post by: cucamonga on October 22, 2004, 01:35:52 PM
Found some gloves for $35 at the local Kawa dealer and they have Thinsulate, I think they're waterproof too.
Just wondering what a Baclava is? I always thought it was food. Is it like a ski mask? or a bandana?
Just wondering what a Baclava is? I always thought it was food. Is it like a ski mask? or a bandana?
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: Kerry on October 22, 2004, 01:44:17 PM
Post by: Kerry on October 22, 2004, 01:44:17 PM
I haven't used a balaclava yet, but I'd like to try one sometime.
What I have used for the past 2 or 3 winters is "Turtle Fur" ... an 8-inch fleece tube that I pull over my head before I put on the next layers. After I pull my helmet on I tuck it UP into the helmet before I cinch the strap. For me it works best when I bring the front of it up high enough to cover my lips.
Does anyone sell dickies anymore? They're kind of like a turtleneck (just the neck part) with an attached "bib" that covers the front of the neck and the upper chest. I guess you could also think of it as a turtleneck sweatshirt with the sleeves and back and most of the rest of it cut off.
What I have used for the past 2 or 3 winters is "Turtle Fur" ... an 8-inch fleece tube that I pull over my head before I put on the next layers. After I pull my helmet on I tuck it UP into the helmet before I cinch the strap. For me it works best when I bring the front of it up high enough to cover my lips.
Does anyone sell dickies anymore? They're kind of like a turtleneck (just the neck part) with an attached "bib" that covers the front of the neck and the upper chest. I guess you could also think of it as a turtleneck sweatshirt with the sleeves and back and most of the rest of it cut off.
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: dufoes on October 22, 2004, 02:01:40 PM
Post by: dufoes on October 22, 2004, 02:01:40 PM
I found a balaclava at NewEnough.com. It's an HJC. I wonder if Shoei makes a balaclava... http://www.newenough.com/product_group_helmets_accessories.htm
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: cucamonga on October 22, 2004, 02:11:58 PM
Post by: cucamonga on October 22, 2004, 02:11:58 PM
QuoteI found a balaclava at NewEnough.com. It's an HJC. I wonder if Shoei makes a balaclava... http://www.newenough.com/product_group_helmets_accessories.htmOh that's a baclava! That seems like it would be perfect for cold weather riding. I'm ordering one right away. :cheers:
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: scorpi0 on October 22, 2004, 02:14:24 PM
Post by: scorpi0 on October 22, 2004, 02:14:24 PM
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: dufoes on October 22, 2004, 02:15:35 PM
Post by: dufoes on October 22, 2004, 02:15:35 PM
Quote from: cucamongaOh that's a baclava! That seems like it would be perfect for cold weather riding. I'm ordering one right away. :cheers:
Yeah I'm probably going to buy one this weekend at the dealership. Hopefully they'll have some lower prices (without shipping).
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: 1998_GS500 on October 22, 2004, 04:52:01 PM
Post by: 1998_GS500 on October 22, 2004, 04:52:01 PM
I have seen people using those neck and chin cold weather things that skiiers wear. I think I will try one of those.
Chris
Chris
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: Jenerator on October 22, 2004, 04:53:55 PM
Post by: Jenerator on October 22, 2004, 04:53:55 PM
The JR Revolution gloves are just what I was looking for. They even have a cute little squeegee blade on each thumb! :kiss:
Now to try them out on the bike! (Damned weather!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Now to try them out on the bike! (Damned weather!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: Cardinal on October 22, 2004, 06:13:39 PM
Post by: Cardinal on October 22, 2004, 06:13:39 PM
Quote from: JeneratorThe JR Revolution gloves are just what I was looking for. They even have a cute little squeegee blade on each thumb! :kiss:
Now to try them out on the bike! (Damned weather!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Jen, where did you find them?
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: Jenerator on October 22, 2004, 06:18:58 PM
Post by: Jenerator on October 22, 2004, 06:18:58 PM
Suzuki of Brampton
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: raindrift on October 22, 2004, 06:33:32 PM
Post by: raindrift on October 22, 2004, 06:33:32 PM
I got a pair of Tour Master PolarTex gloves from New Enough recently. I think they were about $40. It worked out well since I was buying a bunch of other stuff (rain gear) from them anyway, it was only like $1 extra for shipping.
They're nice. Sorta bulky, but I'm finding that I can control the bike just fine anyway. They're defintely warm, and the gauntlet zippers are nifty. I haven't tried them in heavy rain yet, so I can't comment on their waterproof-ness.
This morning it was about 50 - 55 degrees on my way to work. My hands were a little chilly by the 45 minute mark (my commute's an hour each way, about 95% freeway), but I was still decently comfortable when I got here. Glove liners are necessary for long rides at lower temperatures. I'll be wearing some on my way home...
From what I've read, electric gloves are the only real solution for long rides in really cold weather. Expensive, though (like $250). Hand-guards like you see on dirtbikes are helpful for keeping the wind off, though. I'm thinking about getting a set.
They're nice. Sorta bulky, but I'm finding that I can control the bike just fine anyway. They're defintely warm, and the gauntlet zippers are nifty. I haven't tried them in heavy rain yet, so I can't comment on their waterproof-ness.
This morning it was about 50 - 55 degrees on my way to work. My hands were a little chilly by the 45 minute mark (my commute's an hour each way, about 95% freeway), but I was still decently comfortable when I got here. Glove liners are necessary for long rides at lower temperatures. I'll be wearing some on my way home...
From what I've read, electric gloves are the only real solution for long rides in really cold weather. Expensive, though (like $250). Hand-guards like you see on dirtbikes are helpful for keeping the wind off, though. I'm thinking about getting a set.
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: Jenerator on October 22, 2004, 06:47:10 PM
Post by: Jenerator on October 22, 2004, 06:47:10 PM
Wait, I think these Revolution gloves are for ATVing though. Hmm. Don't know how well they'd handle the wind on a bike, and there's really no protection other than from water...don't think I'm gonna keep em. It's too bad - they're nice-lookin gloves. :lol:
(I hadn't gone there myself to pick them out.)
(I hadn't gone there myself to pick them out.)
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: hairball on October 23, 2004, 12:59:07 AM
Post by: hairball on October 23, 2004, 12:59:07 AM
noticed these on ebay, size medium:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7929634001
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7929634001
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: Cal Price on October 23, 2004, 01:11:41 AM
Post by: Cal Price on October 23, 2004, 01:11:41 AM
For the cold I wear my "summer" gloves, roomy single-layer leather with woolen "Thinsulates" inside, it works for me. I give the gloves an occasional rub over with leather dubbin to stop them cracking, keep them soft and waterproof. Wet or cold I can handle, wet and cold is bad news.
I have both a neck-tube, given away with "Bike" mag last winter and a Balaclava in rare snowy-cold situations I wear them both together but normally one is enough. They both fold to nothing so I normally keep one in the bike-jacket pocket.
I have both a neck-tube, given away with "Bike" mag last winter and a Balaclava in rare snowy-cold situations I wear them both together but normally one is enough. They both fold to nothing so I normally keep one in the bike-jacket pocket.
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: Rema1000 on October 25, 2004, 02:55:11 PM
Post by: Rema1000 on October 25, 2004, 02:55:11 PM
Quote from: scratchInexpensive?
I'd still suggest TourMaster Cold Front Carbon gloves @ $60sometin. And, glove liners, Thinsulate glove liners. Sooo, nice. I was all warm and toasty this morn.
Also, do a search on 'gloves' or 'cold'.
I just got mine yesterday. After riding with Gericke vented gloves for a couple of seasons, these Cold Fronts feel like ski gloves... with armor. It took a few blocks to get used to them.
The leather on the back of the hand is held on with single-stitched thread; and the leather seems very soft, almost like fabric. I'm suspicous that they aren't as puncture and tear-proof as my summer gloves. On the other hand, they are my only armored pair of gloves, so for some types of protection, I'm sure that they're far better.
These are my only waterproof gloves. I thought that since I was not getting the "polar" variety, that these would become my 3-season gloves, and would get me from September rains through the April rains. I'm thinking that they will be too warm come April.
Overall, they are quite comfortable, and getting armor on a waterproof winter glove is a huge plus; but I might prefer thicker leather and double-stitching (if such a thing exists).
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: Gofer on October 25, 2004, 03:43:36 PM
Post by: Gofer on October 25, 2004, 03:43:36 PM
In case anyone's confused, a balaclava is sort of like a ski mask. Baclava(without the "la") is a food.
And those neck tubes that they gave away with Bike magazine are nice(picked one up while i was in England this summer).
You also might want to try simple gloveliners. You can get them through catalogs like L.L. Bean, i think. Thin silk or whatever the fabric is--they're pretty warm and extremely thin. They'd fit under a pair of gloves just fine i'd think.
And those neck tubes that they gave away with Bike magazine are nice(picked one up while i was in England this summer).
You also might want to try simple gloveliners. You can get them through catalogs like L.L. Bean, i think. Thin silk or whatever the fabric is--they're pretty warm and extremely thin. They'd fit under a pair of gloves just fine i'd think.
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: Frost on October 25, 2004, 06:27:46 PM
Post by: Frost on October 25, 2004, 06:27:46 PM
Quote from: JeneratorI'm going to be checking out some JR Revolution gloves tonight.
Men's sport textile/leather glove
100% waterproof Rock Tex 330 outer shell
Leather palm with Clarino reinforcement
Gel Palm
Face shield wiper on thumb
Bungee cord cuff adjuster
Reflective stripe
i have these Jen, and they're still not good enough...i have to wear a pair of gloves under it...
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: mp183 on October 25, 2004, 06:44:38 PM
Post by: mp183 on October 25, 2004, 06:44:38 PM
I have these Olympia gloves. Not too thick but very warm. Thirty and above you don't have to wiggle your fingers to keep warm. When you hit the 20's you have to move your fingers to keep warm. Have them for over 2 years and they are holding up very well.
http://www.olympiagloves.com/performance/4650.htm
I also got these pants. One of the best investments I ever made.
Just get it from one of their US distributors.
http://www.proline-sports.co.uk/sp33-blk/SP33Bk.html
http://www.olympiagloves.com/performance/4650.htm
I also got these pants. One of the best investments I ever made.
Just get it from one of their US distributors.
http://www.proline-sports.co.uk/sp33-blk/SP33Bk.html
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: Jenerator on October 25, 2004, 08:47:31 PM
Post by: Jenerator on October 25, 2004, 08:47:31 PM
Ok, the ones I picked up from Parker Brothers today are the JR Rush gloves - and they are AWESOME. My paws are kept warm and they're oh-so-cozy inside.
Highly recommended!
http://www.joerocket.com/catalog05/canada/product.cfm?pid=271
(http://www.joerocket.com/product_images05/det/271_2665.jpg)
Highly recommended!
http://www.joerocket.com/catalog05/canada/product.cfm?pid=271
(http://www.joerocket.com/product_images05/det/271_2665.jpg)
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: Frost on October 25, 2004, 10:16:46 PM
Post by: Frost on October 25, 2004, 10:16:46 PM
wow that glove look good...how much did you pay for it?...
are you riding thru the season Jen?...
are you riding thru the season Jen?...
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: Jenerator on October 25, 2004, 11:11:28 PM
Post by: Jenerator on October 25, 2004, 11:11:28 PM
I don't know if you'd get the same price as me cause I know Sasha at PB, but they retail for $79, which is still well worth it. These gloves surprised the crap outta me tonight - they are so comfortable!
I'm only riding in this cooler weather because I love my GS so much...she'll be put away when it gets a little colder (cause I'm not that hardcore). :lol:
I'm only riding in this cooler weather because I love my GS so much...she'll be put away when it gets a little colder (cause I'm not that hardcore). :lol:
Title: Cold weather gloves?
Post by: Rema1000 on October 26, 2004, 10:07:53 PM
Post by: Rema1000 on October 26, 2004, 10:07:53 PM
I'll be riding 'til I find where I put my !@#$ parking pass :roll: