glove question

Rema1000 · October 08, 2005, 07:23:13 PM

The Tourmaster ColdFronts are warm enough that I quit wearing my ski gloves to the bus stop (standing still for 10, 15 minutes, -15F temps... it feels worse than riding the GS at 20F). In fact, I lost the ski gloves and didn't bother to buy another pair.

jomei · October 08, 2005, 08:30:14 PM

I have the icon timax gauntlets. They are really nice for cold weather. I have only ridden them down to about 30-40. Not sure about anything under that. My hands were still pretty toasty at 30 though.

My Name Is Dave · October 12, 2005, 09:01:06 AM

So for you all that got the Tour Master Cold Front Carbon Gloves, you are all happy? I read RG's and one other recommendation and I think I'll get them. $55 from NewEnough seems about fair. I paid that much for my thin Joe Rocket gloves the day I bought my bike. And the cold mornings here are getting me to the point that I almost drive to work (I know, I'm THAT big of a baby

).

And I wore a large in the others, so should I get a large in these?

Thanks amigos,

Dave

davipu · October 12, 2005, 09:34:27 AM

sure.

My Name Is Dave · October 12, 2005, 09:46:01 AM

Quote from: davipusure.

Thank you, that was what I needed.

Frost · October 12, 2005, 09:59:21 AM

check these out...looks WARM...
http://www.newenough.com/tour_master_winter_elite_gloves_page.htm

My Name Is Dave · October 12, 2005, 10:19:18 AM

Quote from: Frostcheck these out...looks WARM...
http://www.newenough.com/tour_master_winter_elite_gloves_page.htm

Yes they do. But let me remind you I live in Oregon. Yes, it gets chilly. But never that chilly. As for you in Ontario, they'd be nice.

If it's that cold here, it's icy and I can't ride anypoop.

Dave

Roadstergal · October 12, 2005, 10:28:37 AM

Since you are in the PacNW, you will loooove the thumb wiper blade.

My Name Is Dave · October 12, 2005, 10:33:15 AM

Quote from: RoadstergalSince you are in the PacNW, you will loooove the thumb wiper blade.

While I don't plan on doing a lot of riding in the rain (insert comment calling me a sissy here), it does get misty in the mornings, and that coupled with the cold outside/warm inside of the helmet, I can get some good moisture on the shield. So yeah, the wiper would be cool.

However, I went to Cycle Gear's site and went to the clearance page and searched "glove"
http://www.cyclegear.com/dept.cfm?spec=Y

There are some here that look like good deals. I may look more into these. I'll stop by on the way home and try to see if any from the site are in-stock so I can try them out. Nothing wrong with saving money, says I.

Dave

Badger · October 12, 2005, 10:34:36 AM

Quote from: RoadstergalSince you are in the PacNW, you will loooove the thumb wiper blade.

I was just going to ask how well that worked.

This is probably the feature that will cause me to pick up a pair.

scratch · October 12, 2005, 03:37:38 PM

Quote from: 2005-GS500-PDX
Quote from: Frostcheck these out...looks WARM...
http://www.newenough.com/tour_master_winter_elite_gloves_page.htm

Yes they do. But let me remind you I live in Oregon. Yes, it gets chilly. But never that chilly. As for you in Ontario, they'd be nice.

If it's that cold here, it's icy and I can't ride anypoop.

I just recently looked at the Winter Elites and I wasn't convinced that they would be warmer than the ColdFronts...I know I shouldn't go by thickness, but they didn't seem as thick as the ColdFronts. So, for you, they may do fine, and considering the amount of precipitation in your area you may want the raincover.

bigdaub · October 12, 2005, 03:41:58 PM

how about moving to so-cal? problem solved!

sorry, had to be an a55.

My Name Is Dave · October 12, 2005, 03:43:35 PM

I think two of my buddies are from Hermosa. Trust me, I'd like to be there. Or wherever their picture albums were from. Hot girls everywhere.

Dave

scratch · October 12, 2005, 03:53:29 PM

And they have teeth.

Did you read my previous post?

My Name Is Dave · October 12, 2005, 03:55:30 PM

So we have a little meth problem here in Oregon. That doesn't mean ALL our women have Meth Mouth. And now that I think about that...nope, it's still bad to be missing your teeth. I had an idea, but it doesn't outweigh the look of a meth abuser's face.

Dave

My Name Is Dave · October 12, 2005, 03:56:50 PM

Quote from: scratchAnd they have teeth.

Did you read my previous post?

Yeah, was it aimed at me? I wasn't sure.

scratch · October 12, 2005, 03:59:26 PM

I quoted you.

My Name Is Dave · October 12, 2005, 04:01:28 PM

You quoted me quoting Frost. I was lost.

So you recommend the Cold Fronts? Good, because that's what I wanted anyways.

Dave

scratch · October 12, 2005, 04:15:58 PM

Quote from: Badger
Quote from: RoadstergalSince you are in the PacNW, you will loooove the thumb wiper blade.
I was just going to ask how well that worked. This is probably the feature that will cause me to pick up a pair.

Personally, I'm used to chamios material on the back of the first two fingers (on previous TourMaster winter gloves), as you don't have to put your whole hand in front of your face, obstructing your view, to wipe. Just a couple of fingers in a more natural motion. Relax your hand in front of you with your thumbnail facing you, now picture yourself wiping your faceshield with your hand in that position.

But, I will say that the thumb wiper is much more effective than chamios, I just wish it was on one of the fingers.

scratch · October 12, 2005, 04:18:27 PM

Quote from: 2005-GS500-PDXYou quoted me quoting Frost. I was lost.

So you recommend the Cold Fronts? Good, because that's what I wanted anyways.

Dave

I was suggesting the Winter Elites, but now that you mention it, the ColdFronts are less expensive (-$10).

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