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Winter gloves
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Read archived threads here; read the review on CrusierCustomizing which
was a reprint of a 2003 shootout on 8 or 10 winter gloves; looked into
heated grips & gloves (checked reviews like this:
National Cycles hand deflectors; read about the Hippo hands thing;
looked at dozens of pairs of winter riding gloves (MC, snowmobile) from
lots of distributors - some of which I've already purchased gloves
from.
I ended up ordering a set of "Biker Paws" with some kind of new insert
for all day riding. $90 shipped.
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Good choice. They work.
I got some last winter and was absolutely amazed at how well they
protected my hands from the cold wind. I was unable to find *any* gloves
that worked well enough in my environment.
5:30 AM morning commute:
- Well before sunrise
- 20-35 minutes, depending on the specific route
- Coldest day last winter was 6* f
- Speeds from 30 to 75 MPH
After buying some very heavy-duty ski gloves with an extra inner glove,
and using those chemical hand warmers and finding that my fingers were
still practically falling off when I got to work, I gave up on finding
gloves to do the job and bought the Biker Paws. Sure they look funny on
the bike but the alternative is to cage it all winter. I'd rather ride.
Ken in Albuquerque
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A good pair of gloves would run me $90; coupled with the hand
deflectors - a total of $180. Heated grips or gloves run from fairly
cheap to pretty expensive; many of the low end do not have a thermostat
or variable heat control; you just turn 'em off when they get too hot;
add in installation for a good set if I wanted to look professional and
I'd rather have a lightbar.
For where I live, typically *at the worst* - 20 degrees early in the
AM, warming up to 40+ degrees. any colder than that and I can drive my
truck.
Eh, $90 on the mitts; we'll see how that works. I'l report back on them
sometime in December when it may get cold enough to use 'em; earlier if
I get a chance to use 'em.
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I agree mostly, except that when I went 2 weeks ago to my HD delaer,
they didn't have much in the way of winter gloves. Could be they didn't
have them out, yet. I think HD got the highest marks foir warmth from
that 2003 winter glove shootout... something about being useful even in
the Artic...
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My local Honda/Suz/Yam delaer carries several kinds fo gloves, but no
lined ones in my size. I wear a small-medium and nobody carries small
around me.
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Greg
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I got the Olympia Ultima three years ago based upon this review.
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I have a set of Power Trip gloves (about $30.00) they make great fall
gloves as is. For winter they have a pocket for chemical heating pads
(you can get these at WalMart in the hunting section). They are quite
cozy on the cruiser.
On my BMW with heated grips I do not need the chemical pads at all.
I HATE most winter gloves, and even before I had these fall weight
Power Trips with the chenmical pad pouch I only wore fall weight
gloves in winter. Bulky gloves do not make me comfortable working the
controls.
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Same here. I prefer thin leather that provide a more tactile
experience.
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Click on Gore-tex, then 4100 Gore-tex Weatherking II. The Mrs got me these for
Christmas, Size XXL so I can slip in cloth liners to get some extra warmth. I
had a little trouble gripping the throttle the first time I wore them due to
their thickness but I'm used to it now. I rode in 45 F today for an 80 mile run
without my hands getting too cold but then I was riding a Concours which shields
the hands a little too. I'm guessing the only good glove is an electric one. I
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Or good gloves coupled with heated grips. Heated grips are far less
hassle.
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wonder if anyone sells an electric insert that a person could slip into their
glove?
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