Can anyone recommend a decent-good winter glove for $50-$100? On the lower end would be nice but I still want some protection.
It's only cold here for a month or so and it's only slightly colder(30's) in the canyons.
Would just a non-perforated leather gauntlet do?
I've ridden in 40 degree weather with Helds...non perf gauntlet.
My hands froze.
Rev-it makes some nice cold weather gloves, but your price range may not fit them.
In that price range it would be hard to find a good pair of winter gloves that aren't to bulky. One thing you can try is a pair of silk liners. I use a pair when the weather gets chilly with a pair of non perf guantlets. The silks are about $10-15 and you can find them at any camping/sports stores and maybe at your local bike shop.
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Electric vest
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Quote from: Speeddog on November 13, 2010, 07:47:07 AM
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Hmmmm heating your core will keep you warmer all over but it may not help your hands. :)
Quote from: Charlief on November 13, 2010, 08:12:09 AM
Hmmmm heating your core will keep you warmer all over but it may not help your hands. :)
It works for me. ;)
The rest of my body is pretty warm with my current gear set up. It's just my hands that get really cold. And when they get cold cold awful things happen, like having to stop every 20 minutes to pee.
Quote from: humorless dp on November 13, 2010, 04:38:40 AM
Rev-it makes some nice cold weather gloves, but your price range may not fit them.
I'm a huge fan of the Rev'it stuff, i wear their jacket, pants, and Monster gloves now but like I said, it's only that cold for a little while here and didn't want to spend too much money on a pair of gloves I only wear for a month out of the year.
Quote from: Charlief on November 13, 2010, 06:29:52 AM
One thing you can try is a pair of silk liners.
I've tough of that option as well. My current glove are pretty snug and I doubt I would be able to get a pair of liners underneath them.
Looks like I may have to up that price range just a bit. :-\
The silks are thin. Bring your moto glove to the store and try them with a pair of silks.
Honestly,---- go electric. I have not yet, but will do soon. everyone who has them says they'll never ride in the cold without.
For those temperatures, i started with a pair of thinsulate lined leather cruiser gloves. No armor, but they kept me warm. Later picked up a pair of alpinestars vega dry star gloves on closeout. Also thinsulate lined, but nylon/leather construction. Warm, but not as warm as the leather pair. Both were in the $50-60 range.
The alpinestars do fit better for sporty riding.
I have both a pair of Alpinestar WR-1 winter gloves and Tourmaster Sinergy heated gloves and the electric gloves are so much better!
The problem with non-heated gear is that it must be thick(er) due to the necessary insulation to keep you warm. The electric gloves just need to protect from windchill and rain and let the electric part do the heating (I might be over-simplifying here). Less thickness means better control and feedback.
If you don't want to spend about $150 for heated gloves, I would suggest heated grips instead. They're much cheaper ($30-50) and might be enough for the cold you get.
No FHE here, but I've been eyballing A*s APEX
http://www.alpinestars.com/Apex_DRYSTAR_Gloves/pd/c/143/np/143/p/352560.html (http://www.alpinestars.com/Apex_DRYSTAR_Gloves/pd/c/143/np/143/p/352560.html)
Quote from: yuu on November 15, 2010, 06:23:00 AM
No FHE here, but I've been eyballing A*s APEX
http://www.alpinestars.com/Apex_DRYSTAR_Gloves/pd/c/143/np/143/p/352560.html (http://www.alpinestars.com/Apex_DRYSTAR_Gloves/pd/c/143/np/143/p/352560.html)
I was eyeballing those as well. I also found these...
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/37/16454/CITEM/Fieldsheer-Attack-II-Gloves-Closeouts.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/37/16454/CITEM/Fieldsheer-Attack-II-Gloves-Closeouts.aspx)
Anyone have any FHE with them?
Quote from: Pepe' on November 15, 2010, 06:09:57 AM
I have both a pair of Alpinestar WR-1 winter gloves and Tourmaster Sinergy heated gloves and the electric gloves are so much better!
The problem with non-heated gear is that it must be thick(er) due to the necessary insulation to keep you warm. The electric gloves just need to protect from windchill and rain and let the electric part do the heating (I might be over-simplifying here). Less thickness means better control and feedback.
If you don't want to spend about $150 for heated gloves, I would suggest heated grips instead. They're much cheaper ($30-50) and might be enough for the cold you get.
Hadn't really looked at heated grips, I might check those out too.
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=HYC_HS-6052-SM_G (http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=HYC_HS-6052-SM_G)
comfy
This is a pretty good video/write-up overview of what's out there (opinions aside).
http://blog.revzilla.com/2010/09/cold-weather-motorcycle-glove-guide.html (http://blog.revzilla.com/2010/09/cold-weather-motorcycle-glove-guide.html)
I live in Chicago (and previously NY) and have tried quite a few, it's usually bulk vs. warmth (w/o heated grips).
I like the balance of the Dainese Jerico, tho they're a bit pricey.
Alpinestar WR-V [thumbsup]
(http://www.alpinestars.com/store/ProductImages/details/352450_black_l.jpg)
Wear these over Gerbing glove liners, and stay nice and toasty. [moto]
But... Go Electric!
Even at 30, factor in a little bit of windchill, and you'll appreciate it.
Another option, if it is just your hands, heated grips & hand guards.
Quote from: humorless dp on November 13, 2010, 04:38:40 AM
Rev-it makes some nice cold weather gloves, but your price range may not fit them.
I've used their winter gloves for 5+ years with good results...the pair I have aren't named afaik....
For Temps the OP is seeking, decent winter gloves as pictured should be suffucient with heated grips.
I've got Poly heaters installed and love em. Nice to have installed on the bike, accessable by switch,
I never forget em.
Next year I'm adding Barkbusters for the cold months, I think that will complete the package.
Heated gear would be great if I could ride year round, but road conditions don't allow more than a month or two of really cold weather riding in these parts.
I got a pair of Rev'it Tempest gloves new with a friendly discount from the local shop. They're not bulky and I can wear them in any temp from 20-60 degrees. Above 60, they're a bit warm. They have a wax membrane that flattens out when cold and opens more porously when warm. I think I paid about $140 if I recall correctly. I bought some Fieldsheer cold weather gloves that are way too bulky to use. They make me want to get a snowmobile.
i put the multistrada old model handguards on the monster and they work great, now i can ride in normal winter gloves and my hands are only slightly chilly not bone stiff in 5 minutes like they used to be last winter,.
Quote from: sbrguy on December 06, 2010, 12:05:19 PM
i put the multistrada old model handguards on the monster and they work great, now i can ride in normal winter gloves and my hands are only slightly chilly not bone stiff in 5 minutes like they used to be last winter,.
I was checking around for these also. Figured I could get them for cheaper than real winter gloves and it might help enough.
From what model year/s did you use?
Heated Grips
Heated Grips
Heated Grips
Heated Grips
Heated Grips
Heated Grips
Get some. Put them on bike. Ride with warm hands. All will be Yin and Yang for riding in cold.
The Doc
hey Sean - i'll weigh in with what HASN'T worked, as i too am facing this issue. i just bought these:
http://www.newenough.com/street/gloves/glove_liners/tour_master/polar_fleece_motorcycle_glove_liners.html (http://www.newenough.com/street/gloves/glove_liners/tour_master/polar_fleece_motorcycle_glove_liners.html)
... and found them too bulky. they cut-off circulation in my fingers when worn under my normal year-round gloves. so i'm back to just wearing the gloves and dealing with the cold. so if you go the liner route, make sure they're the silk ones.
FYI, these are my year-round gloves:
http://www.motoport.com/_product_35446/Kevlar_Racing_Glove (http://www.motoport.com/_product_35446/Kevlar_Racing_Glove)
Quote from: DucofWestwood on December 10, 2010, 05:31:46 PM
hey Sean - i'll weigh in with what HASN'T worked, as i too am facing this issue. i just bought these:
http://www.newenough.com/street/gloves/glove_liners/tour_master/polar_fleece_motorcycle_glove_liners.html (http://www.newenough.com/street/gloves/glove_liners/tour_master/polar_fleece_motorcycle_glove_liners.html)
... and found them too bulky. they cut-off circulation in my fingers when worn under my normal year-round gloves. so i'm back to just wearing the gloves and dealing with the cold. so if you go the liner route, make sure they're the silk ones.
FYI, these are my year-round gloves:
http://www.motoport.com/_product_35446/Kevlar_Racing_Glove (http://www.motoport.com/_product_35446/Kevlar_Racing_Glove)
Thanks for the suggestion John. I've tried a pair of liners as well, they weren't silk, so a bit too bulky is right.
I guess I just want my cake and eat it too, as I'm sure every other rider does. I don't want the extra wiring that comes along with heated grips, I don't want the extra bulk that comes with true winter gloves, I don't need the heated vest as my core is totally fine, and to be honest most of the winter stuff is absurdly priced as it is.
Guess I'll just have to suck it up, take off the pink panties, and be a man for once. ???
Quote from: duc750 on December 10, 2010, 06:22:52 PM
Guess I'll just have to suck it up, take off the pink panties, and be a man for once. ???
take the silk from the panties and knit yourself some liners ... 2 birds, one stone [thumbsup]
Quote from: DucofWestwood on December 10, 2010, 06:42:06 PM
take the silk from the panties and knit yourself some liners ... 2 birds, one stone [thumbsup]
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Good idea!!
Has anyone tried battery heated gloves? If so what's the verdict?
Quote from: duc750 on December 06, 2010, 04:23:42 PM
I was checking around for these also. Figured I could get them for cheaper than real winter gloves and it might help enough.
From what model year/s did you use?
well if you get them from a dealer they are not much cheaper than heated gloves, the old multistrada handgruards are 140$ for the set becasue they are ducati performance products.
but i have to say that they bolt right up to the monster handlebars provided you have the older coffin style master cylinders for clutch and brake. its literaly a 5 minute installation, they don't look pretty but they don't look like a hack job eitehr, they tend to keep the blowing wind off your hands, you notice that they work because the tips of your fingers if you are wrapping them compltely around the grips get cold because they are exposed to the air on the bottom. if you put your fingers behind the guards as if you are covering the brake and clutch with 4 fingers on each hand, then you notice that your fingers are no longer getting ice cold anymore with regular winter gloves on.
Cortech Scarabs are good down to ~20 degrees with silk liners... but they are too warm for 40 plus temperatures. I just carry two pairs of gloves (of course, the other day it was 26 in the morning and 76 at 2 pm).
edit: that's at "California" speeds...
I did some serious homework on winter gloves, and these Thermosports consistently get rave reviews for the cold. They're supposed to be warm down into the 30's w/o heated grips, handguards or liners. They're not bulky like most winter gloves so you still have a good feel, and they appear to be pretty crashworthy. Best part, they're only $79. I'm definitely gonna snag a pair before it gets cold again.
The only 2 downsides are:
1. The skinny mid-length gauntlet can be tough to fit over a thicker winter jacket.
2. They claim to be waterproof, but about 25% to 50% of them will have a leaky finger. Something about they way they sow the seam blind that occasionally punctures the waterproof membrane. They are aware of the issue and will gladly replace a leaky glove until you have a set that is 100% waterproof. If you're a nancy-boy like me and don't ride in the wet, it's a non-issue.
(http://www.britishmotorcyclegear.com/prodimages/gloves/Thermosport_1.jpg)(http://www.britishmotorcyclegear.com/prodimages/gloves/Thermosport_3.jpg)
Here's a link:
http://www.britishmotorcyclegear.com/thermosport-gloves.asp (http://www.britishmotorcyclegear.com/thermosport-gloves.asp)
Still a long way from reviewing in acual use: Barkbuster S5
(http://photos.plaxo.com/photos/get/46/23/23/195/120743/3436346-m-0.jpg)