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- Kirton, Devon.
No reason at all, have done for years. Can get waterlogged in heavy rain but what’s imporrtant is they still keep your hands dry.
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Lovacott
Über Member
My fingers go numb pretty quickly with cold hands. Also, I get some numbness from riding an MTB with my palms bearing my forward weight on the handlebar grips.
The padded Ski gloves act as shock absorbers as well as keeping my fingertips warm.
My pair are pretty waterproof as they were only slightly damp after an hour in torrential rain last week.
I think it's a mistake to brand gloves as being sports specific (with the exception of boxing gloves maybe?).
If "ski gloves" are being used when you are not skiing, surely they become just "gloves"?
DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
Nope, that's what works for me. Use a pair I got from Trago Mills, Liskeard, around 2010, still going strong.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Try them and see - if it works for you, go for it. In warmer weather I use Swat 5:11 gloves intended for use while shooting.
figbat
Slippery scientist
- Location
- South Oxfordshire, UK
I have a pair of Aldidl ’centre-aisle’ motorcycle winter gloves that work really well for MTB in deep winter. They are warm, largely waterproof and have a little armour, but are dexterous enough to use the controls. Yes, my hands sweat a bit which then means the inner pulls out when I remove them, but I’ll take that for hands that remain useable in sub-zero conditions (worst so far has been about 2 hours at -5°C) for only twenty quid or something like that.
I guess my point is, whatever works, works. Just because it says “ski” or “motorcycle” or “skydiving” or whatever doesn’t mean they can’t be used in other activities.
I guess my point is, whatever works, works. Just because it says “ski” or “motorcycle” or “skydiving” or whatever doesn’t mean they can’t be used in other activities.
rockyroller
Guru
- Location
- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
not to hijack, but for several years my go-to combination was 1 pair of over-sized men's gloves I bought at a department store. not waterproof & they had leather palms & backs but tight fabric sides, combined with 1 pair of separate wind resistant gloves. this combination worked in the worst of the weather (except rain) even raking my roof in snow storms. basically wore them out beyond continuous repair
I've since moved on to cycling specific gloves of various sorts & am much happier
then I discovered barmitts, which open up so many more glove/no glove options
& when disaster strikes, I combine the best with the best & I am invincible
I've since moved on to cycling specific gloves of various sorts & am much happier
then I discovered barmitts, which open up so many more glove/no glove options
& when disaster strikes, I combine the best with the best & I am invincible
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Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
I also use Brreze Blockers on my year round bike, so Ic an get away with lighter weight gloves than I otherwise would have done, and in mega freezing weather they provide additional wind protection on top of my winter gloves.
rockyroller
Guru
- Location
- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
oh those are interesting. often wondered about making something similar to bolt to pedals
edit: just found some! Lone Peak Toe Clip Covers
hoping I can rig them w/ 1/2 clips (no straps) but I might have to resort to full cages
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Lovacott
Über Member
Back in 1991, I was cycle commuting from Hemel Hempstead to Bushey and there was a particularly cold morning.
I wore thick gloves, double socks and a beanie hat under my helmet.
About three miles in, my nether regions started to signal really bad pains. My knackers were literally freezing off.
I ended up taking off the beanie and shoving it down my leggings.
My brain froze to death but at least my nads got to work intact.
rockyroller
Guru
- Location
- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
wow, talk about tough choices! (but brilliant!)
matticus
Guru
Yup, tough choice. How is life going with your remaining organs - any regrets?
Lovacott
Über Member
My liver needs a rest.
Bar mitts are great in the winter. English winters are a bit wetter than a New England winter, but my hands stay toasty and dry
rockyroller
Guru
- Location
- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
oh OK, I was wondering about that. they are kinda goofy looking too. but yes! they can help in rain as well
