Ibex vs. Smartwool glove liners

[kmehrzad]

I'm a big Smartwool fan but not when it comes to their glove liners. The only time I can use them and feel comfortable is when the temps are in the 50's. Today I started out on a ride using my liners, got 4 miles into it and my hands were freezing in the Smartwool liners and neoprene gloves. Fortunately there's a Performance Bike shop nearby so I pulled in and asked for recommendations on gloves. The sales guy says that wool is not really all that it's made out to be and suggested a pair of Louis Garneau Women's Tornado gloves (they run SMALL). The pair he had were Large but they fit me just fine, and I have rather small hands. I rode close to 30 miles in them in the cold wind after my purchase and they kept my hands comfortable.

I told the sales guy I'd be back if they didn't pass the 'test' and he told me no problem. After my ride I determined they're keepers. Check them out for yourself - from someone whose hands get cold very easily.

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...551_1089968_-1