Winter Gloves

[mtb1611]

Greetings all/ As the mornings are beginning to cold up, I've realised I need some new gloves for those early morning jaunts. For the last 2 Winters I've used ski gloves which while effective are a tad cumbersome. Was wondering if anyone had any suggestions re gloves. I was looking at the Ground Effect Chipolatas (http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-detail-CHI-ACC.htm#), they look to be suitable and well priced, anyone have any experience with them?
Any advice is greatly appreciated, cheers.

[Christo]

I strongly reccommend Fox ThermalPaw gloves.

They're tight fitting like a normal glove, not as loose as your typical double-layer winter gloves.

They're very warm, made from neoprene in one layer, so it won't bunch up.

They only drawback I can see for them is if it's above about 8 degrees, they're too hot - so good for the morning commute but not so great for the trip home.

Best winter gloves I've tried - I've also tried Netti & Rjays.

[xawcom]

I would go and get some 661 gloves most of them in there range are resnobly priced and keep your hands warm on those cold days.:D

['Ross]

I had some 661 winter gloves, don't know the model, they were awesome! If it wasn't super cold they were too hot, like Christo mentioned, they had a fair bit of padding as well, but I outgrew them:( My Troy Lee XC gloves aren't really up to scratch, I would be looking at 661 again for new gloves.

[John U]

hi mtb1611,
you may notice that all the replys you are getting are from Victorians. the recommendations you are getting may be too warm for sydney. in the couple of years i spent in sydney i only ever got to long fingered xc gloves in winter. If you find that these aren't warm enough I would try something made out of a goretex windstopper type fabric with minimal insulation. you don't need to buy goretex as there are plenty of options which are cheaper, just as effective, without the brand name.

I am using BBB fire paws or something like that the moment. They work really well but are a little restrictive. I think these would be too warm for Sydney though. they were about $60 and worth every cent.

[mushroom]

Fox digit gloes might be worth considering. They're not specifically a winter glove but they're full fingered and kep your hands fairly warm.

[ScottD]

Fox digit gloes might be worth considering. They're not specifically a winter glove but they're full fingered and kep your hands fairly warm.

no way, its sitting on 3-4 degrees at the moment when I leave to ride, proper winter gloves are needed.

[Macr]

I am unsure about the new GE gloves, but my old ones give me tired hands trying to hold on. It was like the palms and fingers were made of too thick leather.

[redhardtail]

i have a pair of roeckl's that have lasted several sydney winters - they can get a bit warm from 9am onwards or past about 15 deg C but when its single digit they are the ducks nut in Sydney from about now until about September - weather dependent - good fit, very comfortable, keeps the wind out and the warmth in, machine washable etc etc

unfortunately they are starting to fall apart - Pearl Izumi cyclones are contenders if i can't find another pair of the roeckls with the Gel palms

[joemax]

I have a pair of chipolatas and I'm in Sydney.

They've been nice and warm this week when I start my commute at 6:30 am but they are a bit sweaty on the way home in the evening. The chipolatas are bulkier that most full fingered gloves which makes them warmer than others I've tried. The simple solution is to carry another pair of gloves for the journey home but somehow I haven't got around to that yet :confused:

[SDA]

Sugoi Barrier Glove - windproof, light, comfortable in 5 to 15 degrees etc. And you'll find them anywhere they sell Cannondale.

[mtb1611]

Hi guys. Thanks for all your detailed replies and suggestions, I really appreciate the effort.

I won't be using the gloves in the arvo; I do a ride before work, I don;t actually commute to work. I'm home by 7:00am at the very latest.

John U: yes mate I had noticed a lot of Vic replies, but that isn't surprising I guess! I've seen the BBB's in my LBS but was in a rush last time I was up there so didn't really have a good look. Might have to take the time to pop in and take a look.

Joemax: very useful nfo re the Chipolatas, especially about them being bulky. Must admit I'm not a fan of bulky gloves.

Thanks again to all!:)

[Matty_P]

I've got a pair of Chipolatas, and agree that they're bulky. They definitely keep the fingers/hands warm though here on cold Melbourne mornings. I've used them for commuting, road & mtb rides. Probably preferable for commutes & off road, not quite 'svelte' enough for road rides.

They're not unlike windstopper gloves you'd buy from an outdoor store (eg Paddy pallin, Kathmandu, etc).

Matt