Winter Gloves

[motormike]

What are you using for warmer gloves?

I rode in yesterday in 45 degree weather and was chilly.  I saw some that I think will do the trick.  Cortech Winter Scarab with Thinsulate insulation.

[Max Wedge]

Held Warm and Dry, FTW.

[mxvet57]

I have the Cortech's and they are not as warm as i expected.

When it comes to warm gloves you can't beat Gerbings.  (heat is good)

[J-Mac]

With my heated grips, I don't need my heated gloves anymore. Firstgear in XL size. I'll sell 'em cheap if someone needs 'em.

[Reddog*]

http://www.swanyamerica.com/prod.php?p=SWASK-114&k=268784

[schmii]

motoport winter

http://www.motoport.com/_product_35446/Kevlar_Winter_Glove

but if it's really cold I still have my firstgear glacier

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-gloves/firstgear-glacier/

no bulk vs bulk.  Feel vs insulation.

[Rincewind]

I use BMG Thermosports - http://www.britishmotorcyclegear.com/gloves.asp

[Castaway]

I use BMG Thermosports - http://www.britishmotorcyclegear.com/gloves.asp

How do those pads on the lower palm feel on the hand grip? Do they get in the way? What temp do you think they're good for?

[Rincewind]

How do those pads on the lower palm feel on the hand grip? Do they get in the way? What temp do you think they're good for?

I don't notice any issues with pads on the grips.  I use them all winter in conjunction with heated grips - they are good for whatever I'm good for (which is usually more than 20-30 degrees).  The one issue is that they made my hands smell bad often last winter and if my hand sweats inside, then the liner won't always dry out before the next day unless I bring them inside the house.

[Castaway]

Seems that heated grips are the true answer to this problem.

[Max Wedge]

or Warm and Safe heated glove liners.  
 (and heated grips)

[Xanth]

I have the Cortech's and they are not as warm as i expected.

When it comes to warm gloves you can't beat Gerbings.  (heat is good)

+1


I have the Cortech Scarabs. They're good for cool weather, but suck when it's really cold. The last few mornings it's been in the upper 30s here, and my hands are very cold by the time I get to work.

[Papa Lazarou]

I;ve had the Spada WP gloves but the new ones I bought last year-the lining kept coming out. So i've now got a pair of Rukkas. Want Gerbings though.

[Mastros2]

I have the Cortech's and they are not as warm as i expected.

When it comes to warm gloves you can't beat Gerbings.  (heat is good)

+1  

[chosemerveilleux]

Rev'it Tempest into the upper 40's

Gerbings T5 gloves below that.

I have two different weight wool liner gloves from Ibex that I use in both gloves depending on the temp, but I always wear a liner in my gerbings to avoid any hot spots directly on my skin.

[motormike]

Held Warm and Dry, FTW.

Those look interesting, but expensive.  I assume they are nice and last a long time.

I should have stated I am not interested in electric gloves.  I'm planning on changing bikes in the Spring.  I also probably won't be riding in temps in the 30's as that usually means snow or ice is not far away.

My main gloves are Cortech Injector gauntlet glove that are okay.  They were purchased on a closeout at Sport Bike Track Gear, or whatever that website is called.

I still think the Cortech Winter Scarab gloves have to be significantly warmer than what I currently use.  I like the idea of Held summer and spring/fall gloves but that is a serious investment.

[Xanth]

Those look interesting, but expensive.  I assume they are nice and last a long time.

I should have stated I am not interested in electric gloves.  I'm planning on changing bikes in the Spring.  I also probably won't be riding in temps in the 30's as that usually means snow or ice is not far away.

My main gloves are Cortech Injector gauntlet glove that are okay.  They were purchased on a closeout at Sport Bike Track Gear, or whatever that website is called.

I still think the Cortech Winter Scarab gloves have to be significantly warmer than what I currently use.  I like the idea of Held summer and spring/fall gloves but that is a serious investment.

Yes, compared to the Injectors the Scarabs will be warmer. I'm usually good in mine until about mid 40s. My hands will be cool, but they won't too bad. Below that and my hands start to get cold. I can use them down into the 30s, but my hands are going to be freezing within a few minutes.

[KRider]

I have a pair of Tourmaster Winter Elite, I think I paid $99 for mine. They are a little bulky, but keep my hands very warm and are comfortable. Didn't need breaking in at all, soft from the start.

[nevinfs327]

Having tried numerous options over the years I've found the Roadgear Ultra to be the warmest and most comfortable winter gloves that still offer good feel.

http://roadgear.com//ultra-p-91.html?osCsid=29d4ba818f8d1cc5f0377dc683e9e87a

I regularly get emails from these guys with promotional discounts from 10-25%.  I have another pair of gloves from them and a pair of boots.  Good stuff.

[Castaway]

Having tried numerous options over the years I've found the Roadgear Ultra to be the warmest and most comfortable winter gloves that still offer good feel.

http://roadgear.com//ultra-p-91.html?osCsid=29d4ba818f8d1cc5f0377dc683e9e87a

I regularly get emails from these guys with promotional discounts from 10-25%.  I have another pair of gloves from them and a pair of boots.  Good stuff.

Just checked out their boots - oddly limited size range - men's 9–10.    (Sorry, I know we're talkin' gloves here.)

[nevinfs327]

Just checked out their boots - oddly limited size range - men's 9–10.    (Sorry, I know we're talkin' gloves here.)

Not sure why that would be.  Maybe it was always the case and I didn't pay attention because I needed a 10 which they list  

I actually tried to by the Tierra del Fuego boots in 10, but they were out of size 10 since it is a model they are phasing out and sold me the new XJK or whatever they are boots for the same price ($110ish).  Interestingly, I see the 10s still listed in the Tierras.  Maybe the website is not real up to date on inventory?  Hard to say.

[Doug Just Doug]

For the last few years, I've settled on Lee Parks PCI Deersports down to about 40F, then I like (love actually) my Hein Gericke Pathan 3-finger gloves (not sold in the USA) down to about freezing (maybe even lower on my 45 minute commute), and then I switch to my (big 'n' bulky) Olympia GT Weatherking II gauntlets (I've done a few short single-digit rides in those).

[garry]

I just use a pair of good ski gloves. Windproof, waterproof, well insulated, not too bulky (since you're holding ski poles). The only downside is lack of protection, so I buy a leather/textile pair for a little extra abrasion resistance.

[Hambonee]

I have the Cortech's and they are not as warm as i expected.

Same, this morning it was reading 39 degrees on the bike and foggy as hell.

If not for heated grips they just would not have been good enough. Thankfuly Guzzis has built in glove warmers ala engine cylinder heads!

Heated grips help too..

[MrsCablebandit]

I currently have a pair of Joe Rocket Nitrogen gloves which are great, but as soon as I can find a replacement for them, I'll be selling them here on ST.N.  

It's not that I don't like them...

...it's just that I don't like them.    

They're actually very warm and they have a little visor wiper thingamajig on the thumbs.  They'd likely be very comfortable and much more suitable for a rider, whose grip needs vary from mine...that of a passenger.  In addition, they are hugely cumbersome for my backseat photography.  

Next time I go glove shopping, I'm testing out the grip on some rear handles as well as taking my camera.  Lesson learned.  

[ConPilot1]

I have a pair of Teknic Hurricane's I believe they are called. Same deal with a little squijjum on the thumb. Bulky, but warm and comfortable.

[Castaway]

Hey Nevin, from the looks of it, those Roadgear gloves aren't pre-curved for grip comfort. Any problem there? Do you wish they were?

[nevinfs327]

Hey Nevin, from the looks of it, those Roadgear gloves aren't pre-curved for grip comfort. Any problem there? Do you wish they were?

The Ultras?  Hmmm - never paid attention.  No discomfort due to lack of being pre-curved though.  They are very supple, and offer the best warmth  feel ratio I've ever found.  I've ridden up to a 1000 miles in a single day wearing them with no issues.

[paul13131313]

Fieldsheer Polar Glove 2XL.They're 4 layers thick and a real pain with bunching and pressure points of seam wrinkles at first.That's solved by slowly getting them fitted to your fingers and learning to pull off of each finger when removing.They are totally waterproof in a downpour and warm and toasty to 40 degrees.My fingers may have gotten cold below that,but my commutes only 20 minutes.The real problem with these is your hands have to be dry when putting them on.I only wear them in the rain one way,without stops to avoid removing and putting them back on.You have to fit dry material onto your wet fingers and slowly work them onto each one!
I really do enjoy them though.High quality,thin,warm and dry!Good Velcro and molded knuckle protector.
Rainguard,Phoslite and 100 gram Thinsulate insulation.

I know the subject is winter gloves and this is southern California winter gear.Born in Detroit Michigan,I also know the real winter and think snowmobiles,not motorcycles!

[Castaway]

Damn! I went an ordered a pair of Roadgear Ultras and minutes afterward I got an email saying that they were discontinuing the model and that I was 'upgraded' to the Boss gloves. I wish they'd maintain they're web site better. I'll check out these replacement gloves, but one of the things I liked about the Ultras was the simple look - protective but without the 'super hero' or transformer look.

[nevinfs327]

Damn! I went an ordered a pair of Roadgear Ultras and minutes afterward I got an email saying that they were discontinuing the model and that I was 'upgraded' to the Boss gloves. I wish they'd maintain they're web site better. I'll check out these replacement gloves, but one of the things I liked about the Ultras was the simple look - protective but without the 'super hero' or transformer look.

Yeah - they're not great about website maintenance, at least not lately.  That's how I ended up with the boots I got: ordered one thing from the site, got an email it was out and they were substituting something else.  They are very good about substituting a newer, better (and more expensive) product, but it may not be what you were looking for.  The Adaptive Tech boots I have are good about temp maintenance, having ridden in one day in temps from 50s to well into the 90s.  Not sure about the cold capabilities of the gloves.  I see on the site that they are rated to close, but not quite as cold of temps as the Ultras.  

Do report in on The Boss gloves.  Not having to carry an alternate pair of gloves everywhere would be nice.

[Big.Tater]

I have had a paid of the Cortech Scarab gloves for the past year and they are great for 45 and up, but anything colder and your fingers will hurt after 30-min at highway speeds.

I've been thinking about pulling the trigger on a pair of these from RevIt!

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-bastion-gtx-gloves

[djacobsen5116]

Tourmaster Scarab + Tourmaster Silk Liner.  Good to about 40F and 25 miles.  Fingers start getting cold after that.  The gloves are a little stiff but break in after a week or so or commuting.  Seem fairly water resistant but I haven't been out in any of the really good rain we've had in the last week or so in the Seattle area.   Nasty in a car and I can't imagine what it would be like to ride in.

Dennis

[Castaway]

Regarding the Boss gloves ... They're a bit too large. I'd return 'em for a size smaller (XL for L), but I'm going to continue the search for something more substantial - the leather isn't very impressive. Add to that, the stitching and mix of leather to synthetic leave me wanting something different. They feel a bit like kids' mits instead of moto gear, if you know what I mean.

[coletrain777]

So...
What about non-heated gloves for riding in 20-40 degree temps?  I see a lot about gloves for mid 30's and up... are heated gloves the only options at colder temps?

[Mastros2]

So...
What about non-heated gloves for riding in 20-40 degree temps?  I see a lot about gloves for mid 30's and up... are heated gloves the only options at colder temps?

I think so.  IMO, non-heated winter gloves have too much bulk for the lower temps, especially when you add liners.  

[WBill]

I like my Tour Master Winter Elites for really cold riding.  A little stiff at first, but they have broken in.  They even have pull-out waterproof mittens stored in the gauntlets for when the going gets tough.  I found the heated grips on my old Beemer only warmed the in(grip)side of my hands, and did nothing for the outside parts that were in the wind.  Nice, but not enough.  WBill

[Scratch33]

I like the leather Olympia All Season gloves so much I just bought another pair to replace my 8-year old pair.



With a generous application of Nikwax they hold the rain out very well.

[buls4evr]

   Think outside the box.... Put the "gloves" on the bike and you have HippoHands. For extra heat throw in a hunters large heat chem pack right inside with your hands. Just wear regular leather gloves you always do! Best thing is no draw on your electrics also. You can ride in snomobile temps!

[the drummer]

Another vote for the Olympia All-Season gloves. Got mine from Aerostitch/Riderwarehouse.  3 seasons on em' and would buy them again in a heartbeat!
  Heated grips are definitely a plus!  

[chosemerveilleux]

So...
What about non-heated gloves for riding in 20-40 degree temps?  I see a lot about gloves for mid 30's and up... are heated gloves the only options at colder temps?

I may be an odd one here, but the first thing that gets cold on me is my hands.  So non heated gloves that other folks are swearing keep them warm into the low 30's stop working on me up in the high 40's.  My Rev'it Tempest H2Os are phase change insulated plus the exkin insulation, behind a hydratex liner, and my hands are crippled below 45, and that's with wool glove liners on.   My effective range for them is the upper 40's to the mid 60's.  I use my Gerbings T5s from the mid 50's all the way down.   The way I figure it, my T5s cost less than any winter riding glove I've purchased in recent memory, plus I have better dexterity with them than with most non electric winter gloves, so why wouldn't I use them?

When I hopped on the bike yesterday morning, it was 26 degrees.  I didn't even have them at 50% and I was comfortable, with the heated grips on the lowest setting.   You couldn't pay me to ride in those temps in a non electric glove.  I take that back;  I have my Marmot gore-tex mountaineering gloves, but those are enormous, and I could never use the turnsignal switch.

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[Rincewind]

I like the leather Olympia All Season gloves so much I just bought another pair to replace my 8-year old pair.



With a generous application of Nikwax they hold the rain out very well.

Another vote for the Olympia All-Season gloves. Got mine from Aerostitch/Riderwarehouse.  3 seasons on em' and would buy them again in a heartbeat!
  Heated grips are definitely a plus!  

Thanks guys - I just ordered a set.  My BMG gloves disgusted me with their stench for the last time.  My previous gloves were cheaper Olympias and I always liked them till the one tore.