Cycling in Melbourne Australia

Winter Cycling Gloves

Hello All,
Im new to the post so i thought i would kick off a discussion about winter cycling gloves (since its a keen interest to me in getting a decent pair!)
Interested to know if anyone has found some good water proof yet breatheable gloves?
Other forums have discussed many gloves applicable to the colder/harsher climates of the european climates, but i am interested to know what fellow melbourne cyclists use to keep warm and dry in the winter months!
i believe 2XU have a Winter glove although its 'waterproofness' is in question any one ever used these?

Tags: Gloves, Waterproof, Winter

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Permalink Reply by Chris Harris on June 17, 2010 at 9:31pm

Yeh, gloves are good when it's cold.
They help stop your fingers freezing.
When it rains, they get wet on the outside.
When I sweat, they get wet on the inside.
Sometimes my hands get hot after a while so I take them off.
When they fall apart I buy some more.

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Permalink Reply by CycleStyle on June 18, 2010 at 9:20pm

I cycle with Freehands Tech-Tip liner gloves. They're warm, waterproof and best of all the finger tips are made with conductive silver thread so that I can use my phone or ipod (when I've pulled over, of course) without taking my gloves off and losing them in the gutter.

http://cyclestyle.com.au/shop/accessories/gloves/unisex%20tech-tip%...

I'm biased though, because I sell them :)

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Permalink Reply by David Roche on March 18, 2011 at 11:33am

We find it depends how much peopel feel the cold. If they feel the cold the a ski glove type is needed in deep winter. Others find a thinner glove that gives more feeling is fine.

Last year I wore thick (ski glove like) UNO toasties for my predawn rides on Beach road and was always comfortable. But nore sure they will be avaialble this year - the BBB Windstopper has been popular - providing wind protection water resistance and a snug (non ski gear fit). Louise my wife wears them but puts inners in them for the deep winter rides

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Permalink Reply by Yarra Valley Cycles on May 14, 2011 at 5:58pm

Hi Tim,
I found it quite interesting that this Blog appeared at the top of the google search for Winter Cycling Gloves.

I would just like to direct any one looking for a great pair of Wind resistant Thermal cycling gloves to our store www.yarravalleycycles.com, the Jetblack Wind Jammer Cycling gloves were RRP $49, and we now have these on special at $19.50... They have proven to be extremely popular and serve the purpose well, they have a Thermal lining, Aerotex external to prevent wind and are also Water resistant (not water proof) but do keep most water out.
We have heaps in stock and hence the SALE Price less than $20...
Check em out I think you will be pleasantly surprised... www.yarravalleycycles.com Cheers

Ash

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Permalink Reply by Jamesa on May 19, 2011 at 5:34pm

I have some Fox Dirtpaws for winter - quite warm but not particularly waterproof - though going at 30kmph in the rain I doubt that anything will be able to stay dry - though the idea of rubber surgical gloves under them is kinky and fascinating (though possibly a bit sweaty). I am always hot while riding though so getting wet, though tiresome, is not particularly worrying unless I am riding for more than a couple of hours.

I did get some good gear online from Chain Reaction (UK) - it all took a week to receive but the prices were so much better than what we have to pay here. Well worth a look because of the range of products and the price.

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Permalink Reply by The Domestic on May 20, 2011 at 4:54pm

I wasted $35 on a pair of 2xu mid-level winter gloves. They are useless, the fit is too baggy so you slide all over the handlebars - and no, I didn't buy the wrong size. So now I'm back using my Fox mountain bike gloves.

My advice - stick to known and trusted cycling brands.

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http://the-domestic.blogspot.com/

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Permalink Reply by Ritsardo on June 9, 2011 at 3:45pm

I bought a pair of knog https://www.knog.com.au/gear-gloves/knuckle.phps for about $50, but the imitation velcro fastener failed to work within days, they pilled like mad and they didn't keep my fingers warm.

However I was in Japan last autumn and bought a pair of these for about $7.00. Thay are light, fairly waterproof. lined and keep my hands warm. I chose the colour because it matches my panniers and for visibility of hand signals in traffic.