Winter Gloves

[purslant]

Any recommendations on Winter Gloves ?
I’m looking for a pair that will keep my hands warm at 35°F going as fast as 60mph. Travel time is about 15 to 20 minutes.
With a cost of under $100.00

[gooch]

I just got winter riding gloves that I have been very happy with, with one addition.

I got the Tour-Master polar-tex gloves from Newenough.com for $53.99 (add another few bucks for shipping).

Here is the link: http://newenough.com/gloves/insulate...le_gloves.html

A caveat - I was finding that my fingers were still too cold, so I bought a pair of $10 glove liners at sports authority. EVerything with the glove liners seems fine so far.

- E

[purslant]

Thanks for the info, I'll check it out.

[theneanderthal]

For the really cold days add a pair of latex/plastic surgical type gloves between the liners and the outer gauntlets. Also a good tip for rainy weather.

[greenhorn]

Originally Posted by purslant

Any recommendations on Winter Gloves ?
I’m looking for a pair that will keep my hands warm at 35°F going as fast as 60mph. Travel time is about 15 to 20 minutes.
With a cost of under $100.00

I bought the same gloves recommended by the person who bought at new enough. AND my commute/ needs is identical to yours. I would advise you look into another glove. Although the Tourmasters are GREAT they are just shy of keeping your fingertips warm in those conditions...at least from my own personal & recent experience.

I thought about a liner as well, however, the liner already IN the glove is not "attached" all the way around & so IMO adding another liner might help in the warm dept., but would pull out the glove liner inside out.

I'm waiting for next season & will likely invest in a pair of Warm and Safe heated gloves. Pricey, but will increase my riding time & comfort.

For what it's worth..

Mary

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by purslant

Any recommendations on Winter Gloves ?
I’m looking for a pair that will keep my hands warm at 35°F going as fast as 60mph. Travel time is about 15 to 20 minutes.
With a cost of under $100.00

With a 60 MPH wind blowing on your gloves the wind chill factor will be awesome. You may be asking for too much. Good luck in your search. Thinsulate lined leather MITTS might work and only freeze your thumb on your commute.

[purslant]

Thanks to everyone for your information.
Here in Central Texas our weather typically doesn't stay to cold.
My current gloves are good in the 50°f range but even on my short ride to work my hands cold at 35°c to the point they start to hurt. These gloves don't keep the wind out at all. I'm looking at some leather ones with a liner.
Even if my hands get cold but not as cold as now that would be better than what I have.

Thanks a gain for the info. AP

[alanmcorcoran]

What kind of windshield do you have? The plexistar II will protect your hands completely from the wind... unless you are doing the biker wave or something...

[purslant]

I have the little shield that came with the bike. I'd liked to have one that offers more protection but at this time my budget is limited.

[alanmcorcoran]

Understand. The Plexistar II is not the cheapest windshield, but it's not that expensive either. I think it was like $124. I've seen winter gloves for over $60 so, it's not a big leap. If you are freezing your ass off everyday, the bigger shield will help with that as well, keeping the wind off your upper torso and neck.

In the glove department, in the ski world there seems to be a tradeoff between size, warmth and price. If you pay super big bucks you can get thin-nish gloves that keep you warm. If you pay moderately high bucks, you can get ones that will keep you plenty warm, but are a little bulky. Cheap ones are both bulky, and, don't keep your hands warm. Not sure if mittens are a good idea on a motorcycle, but dollar for dollar, they do keep your fingers warmer.