Lightweight winter gloves

[Valerio]

Hi All,

After losing a pair of GripGrab merino gloves (perfect level of warmth, but zero cushioning), I'm in the market for a new pair of gloves for winter.
I've got a couple of bulky pairs which should deal with really cold/wet conditions, but I don't have a pair for the mild (5-15degs) conditions usually experienced in UK winters.

Something ideal would have some level of cushioning for off-road riding, and perhaps enough space to be paired with a silk/merino thin layer underneath.
Waterproofness not essential.

Any advice?

[samwise]

I'm a big fan of the DeFeet Duragloves. Simple but effective and I often use in colder temps with a merino liner.

[redefined_cycles]

Is it something that could have handled the whole of this weekends BB200/300. In which case I had bought some new Ra pha Brevet gloves. They performed amazing throughout IMO. Bit expensive though and the cushioning was second to none

[Valerio]

Yes something like that, just a bit cooler. Say the temperature at the start, whatever that was.

I did the BB200 on half finger gloves and found it to be ok. Not sure what the temps were like....I must have truly got accustomed to the Mancunian temperatures

I was a bit chilly at the start (around 7-ish) and I put on some lightweight windproof mitts to keep the wind at bay, the rest of the ride was fine although I could have done with long fingers at the end of the night.
I did bring a dhb full finger pair but they have no cushioning and it wasn't that cold to get them out as they were buried in my frame bag.

[Valerio]

I'm a big fan of the DeFeet Duragloves. Simple but effective and I often use in colder temps with a merino liner.

They're very similar to the GripGrab pair I had, only the GG pair didn't have any "grip". Ideally I'd like something with a bit of cushion but I might give them a go as I liked how the merino kept me warm and never TOO warm.

[Hyppy]

Hi All,

After losing a pair of GripGrab merino gloves (perfect level of warmth, but zero cushioning), I'm in the market for a new pair of gloves for winter.
I've got a couple of bulky pairs which should deal with really cold/wet conditions, but I don't have a pair for the mild (5-15degs) conditions usually experienced in UK winters.

Something ideal would have some level of cushioning for off-road riding, and perhaps enough space to be paired with a silk/merino thin layer underneath.
Waterproofness not essential.

Any advice?

n=1 and all that but be careful with the cushioning Valerio: From chatting to physios after getting my hands into a right state (proper claw hand!) I reckon that the little gel pad on my GribGrab gloves has contributed to my ulnar nerve damage. It seems to sit exactly where the nerve branches and quite possible acts to compress this rather than protect. I ditched wearing them mid BB200 as I could feel some numbness coming on and my hands feel better post-ride than they've done in a long while. Note that these only have a small pad and perhaps padding across the whole palm would negate any such issue I've experienced.

[Mark E]

Castelli gote infinium gloves (perfetto?) come in a range of weights and have some padding on the palm. I quite like them and they seem to be lasting quite well. I have the thicker pair and have just bought a thinner pair for the temperatures you describe

[Valerio]

n=1 and all that but be careful with the cushioning Valerio: From chatting to physios after getting my hands into a right state (proper claw hand!) I reckon that the little gel pad on my GribGrab gloves has contributed to my ulnar nerve damage. It seems to sit exactly where the nerve branches and quite possible acts to compress this rather than protect. I ditched wearing them mid BB200 as I could feel some numbness coming on and my hands feel better post-ride than they've done in a long while. Note that these only have a small pad and perhaps padding across the whole palm would negate any such issue I've experienced.

I haven't had issue with numbness, it's generally pain/fatigue on the palm.
This seems to get worse when using I'll fitting gloves or doing a lot of fast offroad, suggesting it's more an issue with vibration than pressure.

Ive been using Castelli half finger gloves and they seem to work well for me.

[Valerio]

Castelli gote infinium gloves (perfetto?) come in a range of weights and have some padding on the palm. I quite like them and they seem to be lasting quite well. I have the thicker pair and have just bought a thinner pair for the temperatures you describe

Thanks Mark, im using Castelli and ive been liking them.
I looked into the Perfetto line and they seem to have the:
- light
- standard
- max

The light are recommended between 8-14degs. I appreciate everyone is different, do you find their temperature ranges to be accurare?

[Bearlegged]

I hate having cold or wet hands, and am yet to find a perfect glove. The best system I've found so far is:
*Decathlon silk liners
*Decathlon fleece gloves (2 pairs)
*133 Dissent outers

I rotate the 2 fleece pairs as/when they get sweaty, add the outer gloves when it's cold/wet, and add the liners when it's really cold.

In lightweight mode, I can get away with either just the liners or the fleece. If I want padding, regular mitts fit over the silk, or under the fleece gloves.

[Mark E]

I tend to get quite cold hands, so use the standard for autumn/spring and the max for colder days. I’d rather have slightly warm hands than cold ones!

[Mark E]

Like bearlegged, I’ve tried a lot of gloves! Didn’t rate the dissent gloves personally. Was attracted to their loghtweight and packability, but didn’t find the waterproof ones any better than a gore infinium glove at keepimg my hands dry!
I also rate the velcio alpha gloves for all but the coldest weather, very light and packable, but not sure they make them anymore and they are stupidly expensive unless bought in a sale- I would not pay anywhere near rrp for them!

[redefined_cycles]

I hate having cold or wet hands, and am yet to find a perfect glove

I found my perfect winter gloves years ago. The Crikey, how much Deep Winter gloves with pittard leather palms and Outdry (yes, the same stuff in the ugly Columbia jackets). I even brought em on the weekends ride just as backup. Didn't really need to use them though, but I did.

They don't make your hands cold or sweaty and stay dry. I treat em with leather buff regularly and when they give in (at least 5 years and counting now and only really come out for winters as they're pointless in above 5c... amazing below zero) I'll be buying some more (at £120 or whatever).

[RIP]

As Stu would say - what's wrong with just a pair of Marigolds...

Any gloves I've ever had with built-in liners have ended up being a pain.

Slightly more sophisticated than Marigolds, my gloves of choice now are layered like Bearlegged's. Have got all three Dissent layers (sorry, the "Dissent System" - anything called a 'system' has gotta be good hasn't it? ).

But I now use Showa Temres waterproof, windproof and semi (ie good enough) breathable outers 'washing up gloves', with one or two silk or bamboo liners. Had them down well below zero in rain with nae bother. Ten quid a pair. Nice and simple.

[Valerio]

I tend to get quite cold hands, so use the standard for autumn/spring and the max for colder days. I’d rather have slightly warm hands than cold ones!

Thanks Mark, I found the 2022 version on sale and decided to give them a go.
(Warm) fingers crossed!

[Mark E]

Hope you like them!

[belugabob]

Today's commute in got me thinking about digging the pogies out...

[RIP]

Sorry to lay it on with a trowel (which they are ace for as well! DIY, gardening, bricklaying...) - Showa Temres. Ultra lightweight. High dexterity.

Flew down the Clydach Gorge to Abergavenny earlier this morning with an average of well over 30mph and temperature only hovering above 1degC (overnight frosty bivvy - in early October!).

No liner gloves, warm as toast at the bottom, no sweat build up at all. Shade over a tenner.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25636370 ... D_BwE

[BridlewayBimbler]

I got some Carnac Ultimates from Planet X. Cheap as chips and proper toasty with a merino liner.
I've also got some DexShell Thermfit, but I know some people don't get on with them due to the slightly weird fit.

[redefined_cycles]

Sorry to lay it on with a trowel (which they are ace for as well! DIY, gardening, bricklaying...) - Showa Temres. Ultra lightweight. High dexterity.

Flew down the Clydach Gorge to Abergavenny earlier this morning with an average of well over 30mph and temperature only hovering above 1degC (overnight frosty bivvy - in early October!).

No liner gloves, warm as toast at the bottom, no sweat build up at all. Shade over a tenner.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25636370 ... D_BwE

But Reg. Don't they make the hands stink awful after extended use. I got something similar for work gloves at home. Really strong and proof. But, after some time the stink just got unbearable. Chucked em away! Maybe I was using em in less than ideal temps.

Similar situation with my North Face Gauntlets that I used for -5 riding in previous years. After an extended ride of multi days and keeping hands toasty. They stunk (well, my hands and them) like a rat. Maybe they were too tight fitting!

[RIP]

Nah, I wash 'em occasionally. And unlike most gloves, since these are basically (sophisticated) washing up gloves, they're dry in a few minutes. Had these a couple of years now. Bung some some foot powder in them if you like. Aye, best to oversize. I go XL despite having hands like a delicate ballerina.

If you fancy it you can fork out a bit more for the lined 282's: "The Showa 282 thermal working glove remains flexible in cold conditions down to -60°F".

If you're out in -60degF I'd say you have bigger problems to worry about though.

[redefined_cycles]

Nice1 Reginald.

[Bearlegged]

I find the Showas OK as an emergency glove when it's not too cold, but find them too close fitting (even in XL) to be able to use any sort of insulation underneath.

[RIP]

Yeah but you've obviously got to fit your great hairy bear paws in 'em .

[Bearlegged]

I've ordered some XXL thanks to the bargains thread.