The dishwashing gloves is worth a try. I have to find a way to keep my hands warm.
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11-11-2008, 08:19 AM #1
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11-11-2008, 08:29 AM #2
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Make sure they are big enough to fit a liner glove with a bit of room to spare. If the combination is too tight, you'll be cold anyway.
Originally Posted by SouthernBelle
They're also pretty cool for signaling.
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11-11-2008, 09:04 AM #3
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I have big hands. I am getting such a kick out of imagining myself wearing monstrous brilliant yellow dishwashing gloves that come up to my elbow on my commute
have to give this a try. If nothing else I'll keep myself amused.
Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
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11-11-2008, 09:12 AM #4
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When I am in full (yellow) rain gear, I just feel like Big Bird and laugh my way to work: Originally Posted by lph
I have big hands. I am getting such a kick out of imagining myself wearing monstrous brilliant yellow dishwashing gloves that come up to my elbow on my commute have to give this a try. If nothing else I'll keep myself amused.
I tuck the gloves inside my jacket though.
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11-26-2008, 01:52 AM #5
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I might have a suggestion as to the gloves, lph. I have a pair of neoprene gloves called "glacier gloves", bought on XXL, that I use for glaciering (how appropriate!), and they're waterproof and rather warm. If you'd like to try them for cycling I'm sure you can borrow them - I won't be climbing around the blue ice in a few months now. I used a pair of Sealskinz before and I have the same experience - freezing and soaked with icy water by the feel of it. Send me a PM if you want to borrow gloves.
How much did you pay for the Norrøna trousers? I've been ogling them for years, but never actually seen a pair in my size in a shop...Think orange. Earn success.
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11-27-2008, 11:43 AM #6
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I just a few days ago picked up a pair of quite cheap neoprene kayaking gloves! that I'm going to test out for rain biking. With luck I have a good crossover there. I know of others who use the Glacier gloves and seem happy with them. But plus 1 C and rain is a really hard combo to dress for anyway.
I was given the Norrøna rainpants by my sweet MIL for Christmas one year I think she got them at Sportslageret.
Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
1995 Kona Cinder Cone commuterFrankenbike/Selle Italia SLR Lady Gel Flow
2008 white Nakamura Summit Custom mtb/Terry Falcon X
2000 Schwinn Fastback Comp road bike/Specialized Jett
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