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hopper1
Joined: 16 Aug 2008
Posts: 1105
Location: Norfolk coast.
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 Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 9:21 pm |
All PI kit has to ordered online, and I'd like to see it before I buy, really.
The SealSkinz seem very good to me. They were nice and comfy on the bars, just enough gel in the palms.
The weather wasn't too bad, today, so I can't say much else...
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Scrumple
Joined: 14 Jul 2008
Posts: 270
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:29 pm |
I have narrowed it down to 2 (not the pearl's as the faux leather looks tacky and destined to be crap in the wet).
Gore Xenon
Sealskinz Road winter gloves.
I see Hopper got the seal's, but there are the big ugly garden gloves ones, and the "road" ones which are more of a soft material. I like the latter, obviously!
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ride_whenever
Joined: 17 Oct 2006
Posts: 8229
Location: United Kingdom
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:42 pm |
i like the sealskinz thermal mountainbiking glove actually.
Very comfy, windproof and waterproof and very warm.
Got soaked in the downpour on sat, hands didn't even notice.
Today had to pull a huge log out of the river whilst safety launching for a regatta, squeezed the water out of the outer layer when done and fingers didn't even feel damp.
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simon t
Joined: 02 Jun 2006
Posts: 34
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:44 pm |
| ride_whenever wrote: | i like the sealskinz thermal mountainbiking glove actually.
Very comfy, windproof and waterproof and very warm.
Got soaked in the downpour on sat, hands didn't even notice.
Today had to pull a huge log out of the river whilst safety launching for a regatta, squeezed the water out of the outer layer when done and fingers didn't even feel damp. |
i use these too.they have been fine down to about freezing and definately keep your hands dry and warm when raining.
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Simon Notley
Joined: 25 Apr 2005
Posts: 1096
Location: Bracknell
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:56 pm |
I like the Endura Strike... planning on buying my second pair soon as the first have worn out after 4 years or so. I saw some of the Gore range the other day and was impressed - they look well made and compact. Altura seemed a good price but rather bulky.
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APIII
Joined: 16 Aug 2007
Posts: 895
Location: Leighton Buzzard
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:59 pm |
| Simon Notley wrote: | | I like the Endura Strike... planning on buying my second pair soon as the first have worn out after 4 years or so. I saw some of the Gore range the other day and was impressed - they look well made and compact. Altura seemed a good price but rather bulky. |
Best gloves I've ever had. Waterproof, windproof, and minus the bulk of others.
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andyrr
Joined: 07 Jul 2007
Posts: 200
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:15 pm |
Probably can't be a full recommendation as I haven't used these in anger yet :
http://outersports.com/head®-outlast-waterproof-ski-gloves-p-2952.html
Picked up a pair at Costco for about £15 this week. I seem to suffer from cold fingertips when the temp drops towards zero and my recent Specialized gloves were no better than a cheapish pair of Altura ones and no better either than the £5 Aldi ones I picked up last year - all of these are fine until the temp is that little bit lower then I can be only 10 minutes into a ride when the cold starts to bite.
Those Head ones feel a little bulky but I'm hoping that may reduce a little with use. Seemed worth a shot at that price. Have a pouch on the back of the glove for a headpack which I may try out.
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colintrav
Joined: 18 Oct 2009
Posts: 208
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:54 pm |
Here's some food for thought
Where a pair of disposable rubber gloves under your normal pair then the warmth will improve a great deal
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Scrumple
Joined: 14 Jul 2008
Posts: 270
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:11 pm |
Why not go the whole hog and put on a gimp mask as well?
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ScottieP
Joined: 18 Nov 2004
Posts: 142
Location: Kent
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:14 pm |
Just to suggest another option - Altura Shield - I've had mine for nearly 5 years and have yet to have cold hands .... have cycled below 0 (only just) on icy roads and been fine. I don't like the cold either - so have been very pleased with them.
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doyler78
Joined: 29 May 2004
Posts: 1038
Location: Co Down, Ireland
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:33 pm |
| APIII wrote: | | Simon Notley wrote: | | I like the Endura Strike... planning on buying my second pair soon as the first have worn out after 4 years or so. I saw some of the Gore range the other day and was impressed - they look well made and compact. Altura seemed a good price but rather bulky. |
Best gloves I've ever had. Waterproof, windproof, and minus the bulk of others. |
Useless for me. They let rain in pretty quickly and when they let the water in it stayed in with my hands getting frozen. Hated them with a vengence last year. Haven't got round to changing them yet so glad this thread has come up.
Great in the cold and wind though.
Will probably get the sealskinz.
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Tigers7
Joined: 14 Nov 2009
Posts: 12
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:45 pm |
I'm with the sealskinz for waterproofing. But like the look of the Xenons.
Might let santa decide!
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hopper1
Joined: 16 Aug 2008
Posts: 1105
Location: Norfolk coast.
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:44 am |
| Scrumple wrote: | I have narrowed it down to 2 (not the pearl's as the faux leather looks tacky and destined to be crap in the wet).
Gore Xenon
Sealskinz Road winter gloves.
I see Hopper got the seal's, but there are the big ugly garden gloves ones, and the "road" ones which are more of a soft material. I like the latter, obviously! |
Oops... Didn't realise that this post had been resurrected!
I bought the
SealSkinz All Weather Cycle Glove... Bargain at this price, IMHO... 
I have used them several times, once in torrential rain, and they have been very good. Kept my hands warm and dry.
I would say that if it's not too cold, wear something else, though... I 'tested' them on a mild day after buying them. During my 'test' ride, I had cause to stop and remove a glove, no problems, but getting it on again was little awkward as the liner seamed to have moved. It wasn't a big problem, but something to be aware of.
I also bought them in a Large size (normally Medium), to allow a little space in the glove to aid keeping my pinkies warm. 
Waterproof gloves are the same as waterproof overshoes really... In that, as good as they may be, water will always get inside eventually, through the hole that you use to put the glove or overshoe on... 
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APIII
Joined: 16 Aug 2007
Posts: 895
Location: Leighton Buzzard
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:12 am |
| doyler78 wrote: | | APIII wrote: | | Simon Notley wrote: | | I like the Endura Strike... planning on buying my second pair soon as the first have worn out after 4 years or so. I saw some of the Gore range the other day and was impressed - they look well made and compact. Altura seemed a good price but rather bulky. |
Best gloves I've ever had. Waterproof, windproof, and minus the bulk of others. |
Useless for me. They let rain in pretty quickly and when they let the water in it stayed in with my hands getting frozen. Hated them with a vengence last year. Haven't got round to changing them yet so glad this thread has come up.
Great in the cold and wind though.
Will probably get the sealskinz. |
You should have returned them as they must have been faulty. I've not had any leakage on mine.
I had the sealskinz btw. Not too impressed, it's like riding in ski gloves.
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giant mancp
Joined: 09 Jan 2003
Posts: 6899
Location: Essex and Lincs
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:21 am |
Wait until you get a good downpour in your Sealskinz. Then you will find out they're not waterproof as the manufacturer guarantee they are.
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on-yer-bike
Joined: 30 Jan 2009
Posts: 235
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:30 am |
I have the PI Pittards gloves which are OK on the milder days but not warm enough on the cold days. I have just bought some PI softshell gloves but haven't tried them yet. Its interesting that Wiggle do not sell the Cyclones. The guy on that link I think is an MTB rider.
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doyler78
Joined: 29 May 2004
Posts: 1038
Location: Co Down, Ireland
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:35 am |
| APIII wrote: | You should have returned them as they must have been faulty. I've not had any leakage on mine.
I had the sealskinz btw. Not too impressed, it's like riding in ski gloves. |
Yeah probably should have only I didn't know at the time that other people didn't have the same problems. Just put it down to yet another product that didn't come up to the mark. Still I wouldn't buy them again.
Just seeing the reply after yours about the sealskinz you begin to wonder of any of them really any good.
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Scrumple
Joined: 14 Jul 2008
Posts: 270
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Posted Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:04 pm |
Bought Gore Xenon...
Looked at the rest but they just kept making me want them. Slim enough not to look like biffa mitts, and stylish. No faux leather, and light and simple. I'll get some silk inners from an army shop if its freezing.
I am a walking Gore.
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