Tiff

ZXWUT and I are on the lookout for some legit winter gloves, when my hands get cold they stop working. ZXWUT commutes for night shift and also gets pretty chilly. Both of us have tried the poofy winter gloves and heated but run into the problem of not being able to use the front brake/clutch properly. Do sportier styled winter gloves exist?

*if this is in the wrong area, sorry!

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FZ6Rider

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street..._or_waterproof
Take your pick.
Heated should work. I wear Alpinestars Apex Drystar in colder weather, great fit and good feel. May not be warm enough for some.

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timbang

I use these. Really like them.

http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/...id=216&cid=111

Warm, waterproof, large gauntlets that'll fit over your sleeve.

About the biggest issue I had with them was breaking them in. Took a few weeks but the good folks at Ride West gave me the head's up when I purchased them...

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bronko69er

I went with the DIY heated grips and love them. For less than a pair of winter gloves I get the versitility without 2 pairs of gloves. Often I will ride into work with the heat on, and home with it off.

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firedad

http://gerbing.com/Products/Gloves/T5.php


No complaints here, comfy, warm and can operate levers just fine.

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Tiff

Thanks for the input everyone

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gpd323

HELD makes a glove like you are after, and they are very well armored which is very important to me.

Also, you can get Nikwax waterproofing spray that adds waterproofing.

I have the older HELD freezer gloves, I think the new ones are the "warm and dry".

Also, heated grips do wonders.

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Runout

I have the Cortech Scarabs and used to commute with them year round. Don't ride in the rain much anymore but if I would I'd switch to gloves that fit UNDER my sleeves.

The gauntlet types are nice, but during extended riding water will seep down your sleeves and into your gloves.

Something to think about.

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bronko69er

I wear these year round. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...WT.mc_ID=11325
I tuck them inside my sleeves and dont get any seepage or wicking in the heavy rain. Combined with something like this: http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Ride...d_grip_kit.htm

...and my hands stay warm down into the mid 30's.

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lagwagonlead

When I had $30 DIY heated grips and some $30 Cortech thin water proof gloves my hands were warmer than they are now with just Alpinestar Drystar Apex gloves. Heated grips with thin gloves is the way to go imo.

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timbang

I haven't had any issues with water seeping into my BMW Pro Winter II's. They come with an elastic cord that can be cinched up one-handed. It's possible I've just been lucky in that regards but I have been riding all winter when it's above freezing with my hands dry.

They're also designed to be thinner on the palms so that if you have heated grips, they'll conduct the heat...

ymmv

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james1300

Gerbing's electric's. You will never wear anything else in the winter.
OR, Gerbings snowmobile 'over-gloves'. They fit over your favorite riding gloves. Keeps your hands warm and dry. You still get the crash protection of your street gloves.

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PDX Piggy

I wear Icon winter weight gloves and they are fantastic. The Patrol gloves are sufficient for almost any cold temp. Nice quality and not too $$$. The PDX gloves is more of a middleweight glove. I wear it down to about 25°. Hope that helps!

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lagwagonlead

Most all weather riders have adapted the trick of putting the gloves under the jacket if they're planning a longer ride for just that reason...

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Ejlofty

For the price these work very well. But truly heated gloves are the answer I think.
Wish I had some
http://www.britishmotorcyclegear.com/Gloves.asp
Good luck in staying warm

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MotorPsych

I use Triumph Expedition gloves; got these from Cascade Moto. These were #2 on one of the RIDE magazine glove ratings. Havent had any problem with controls - although not exactly like summer sporty gloves but work great.


http://www.british-customs.com/trium...le-gloves.html

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davidk

Like FireDad - I WILL be going with the Gerbings - BUT...
My Old Duck has minimal electrical capabilities and the ability to be warm and NOT "plug-in" looks to be the way to go...
So the 12 Volt Hybrids seem to be IT for me!!
Problem?? $300 with batteries and charger!! Ouch!!
Hope to have them for THIS Falls riding season!!
Can't ride below 50 degrees w/o losing my fingers - I would like to see that # closer to 35!!
DavidK

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Apex

I wear work gloves from Wallie's. Longhorn brand or something like that - think leather with a thick liner. $15, and they're good to 20F or so. A can of waterproofer once a month or so can help them stay rain proof.

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