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I just started commuting to work last week and I'm thinking I need some full-fingered gloves for our chilly mornings. It's about a 6-mile ride, but the first half is downhill, so my fingertips were HURTING just a few minutes into the ride.
Does anyone have glove recommendations? The weather isn't freezing here, it's mid- to low- 40s, plus whatever wind-chill I can generate on my bike. And I have small hands, so if you know of a glove that comes in XS?
Thanks!
I have a pair of Gore Windstopper gloves that work down to 30F. Below it does get chilly.
I tried identifying the model but could not find a matching one on the web. Maybe visit a dealer. Anyway they have minimal lining and leather applications where they need to do work on STIs and Handlebars.
I have these for 40-50F:
http://www.terrybicycles.com/detail....1330&c=Apparel
My hands sweat in these, but they are pretty good. I actually wear these down to 35F, but lower than that, my thumbs get really cold.
I have these for 50-65F:
http://www.terrybicycles.com/detail....1322&c=Apparel
I really like the comfort of these gloves for this temp. They breathe nicely and tho my hands still sweat, they fell comfy.
I wear an XS in gloves...
I have these critters which seem to be just about perfect for me on chilly Seattle mornings (and days) http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=27321
Not too hot, not too cold. And they're even cozy (though damp) in the rain!
Another idea is to use Ibex merino wool glove liners under your normal short fingered gloves. I use these on days when its cold for the commute in, but not for the ride home, since they are small and easy to stash.
My hands are fairly small, and my fingers are *very* short. I just found these gloves by Specialized (http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqP...jsp?spid=25676) which are actually short enough for my fingers - first pair I've ever found! They don't come in XS, but the size S worked for me.
I have these and they work very well for me. I bought the size L last fall, and they're SNUG on my hands -- my PI Symphony gloves (bought yesterday) are size small. I don't really feel like I have small hands....
Karen in Boise
If you have very light weight gloves (I have a pair I use as liners inside my ski gloves), you can wear them over your half-finger gloves. That's what I did yesterday on my commute, and it worked great. Didn't even notice them -- that is, they didn't get in the way, and my fingers weren't cold.Quote:
Originally Posted by jocelynlf
Of course, don't let me dissuade you from spending money on bike paraphernalia =)
I have these and they are perfect for just the temperatures you are describing: but it looks like they might be out of XS. I love them because they aren't at all bulky and do the job. I even wore them underneath knitted gloves when it got REALLY cold.
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=23469
I have been wearing these for my cold morning commute:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=1141
And they seem to work well. I have a hard time finding gloves that fit because I have a wide hand but short fingers, and these work well. They are comfy and not too hot - good down to about 35F for shorter distances. I've also worn them for mountain biking when it was about 60F as protection from branches and stuff... very versitile.
They are not waterproof, but they keep me warm and dry in a light drizzle well enough. I've never worn them in a downpour though...