Need help finding winter cycling gloves that actually fit
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Need help finding winter cycling gloves that actually fit
L or XL gloves usually fit in the palm. XXL gloves are good in finger length, but not long enough in the thumb. This leaves a gap between thumb and fingers which hurts when gripping the handlebars. The issue is really deceiving, sometimes it doesn't seem like gloves won't be long enough in the fingers when I try them on, but then that stupid gap by the thumb is always there and rears its ugly head when I grip the bars...
I do have stretchy gloves which do a good job in "cool" weather. I'm in NJ, USA, I'm generally a "cold" person, and I ride down to like 35F / 2C. So I'm looking for something wind-blocking and one step down from lobster gloves, insulation-wise. For example:
https://www.giro.com/p/proof-winter-...300000003.html
https://www.pearlizumi.com/products/...glove-14142010
Anybody know of gloves that are sized by palm and finger size AND have options for different combos of the two specs? Or, a source for custom-fitted winter cycling gloves?
I do have stretchy gloves which do a good job in "cool" weather. I'm in NJ, USA, I'm generally a "cold" person, and I ride down to like 35F / 2C. So I'm looking for something wind-blocking and one step down from lobster gloves, insulation-wise. For example:
https://www.giro.com/p/proof-winter-...300000003.html
https://www.pearlizumi.com/products/...glove-14142010
Anybody know of gloves that are sized by palm and finger size AND have options for different combos of the two specs? Or, a source for custom-fitted winter cycling gloves?
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You might find that mittens suit you better. Riding through the winters in Rhode Island, over the years I had tried lots of 5-finger gloves, and Pearl iZumi “lobster gloves.” I finally decided to give mittens a try, and actually found a wind proof pair for like $10 at a close out store. They work awesome, and the fit is great.
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I have these gloves specifically, I usually wear them under a set of half-finger cycling gloves that are 1 size too large for me. I'd say they're good down to about 50-55F (10-12C)
https://www.amazon.com/Giro-Westerly.../dp/B01F1GYX14
https://www.amazon.com/Giro-Westerly.../dp/B01F1GYX14
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I have these gloves specifically, I usually wear them under a set of half-finger cycling gloves that are 1 size too large for me. I'd say they're good down to about 50-55F (10-12C)
https://www.amazon.com/Giro-Westerly.../dp/B01F1GYX14
https://www.amazon.com/Giro-Westerly.../dp/B01F1GYX14
For me, those gloves plus glove liners and bar mitts would be good down to 15 or 20 degrees *F, but I personally would go with lobster claws or mittens at those temperatures.
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Maybe I wasn't being clear - what temperatures are you expecting to ride comfortably with the bar mitts?
For me, those gloves plus glove liners and bar mitts would be good down to 15 or 20 degrees *F, but I personally would go with lobster claws or mittens at those temperatures.
For me, those gloves plus glove liners and bar mitts would be good down to 15 or 20 degrees *F, but I personally would go with lobster claws or mittens at those temperatures.
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we lose speed during the colder months & this time of year, for me, I find riding is more about the ride than the stats. lots more obstacles to navigate as well, so I'm not zooming down the roadway at 37mph until spring or summer
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L or XL gloves usually fit in the palm. XXL gloves are good in finger length, but not long enough in the thumb. This leaves a gap between thumb and fingers which hurts when gripping the handlebars. The issue is really deceiving, sometimes it doesn't seem like gloves won't be long enough in the fingers when I try them on, but then that stupid gap by the thumb is always there and rears its ugly head when I grip the bars...
I do have stretchy gloves which do a good job in "cool" weather. I'm in NJ, USA, I'm generally a "cold" person, and I ride down to like 35F / 2C. So I'm looking for something wind-blocking and one step down from lobster gloves, insulation-wise. For example:
https://www.giro.com/p/proof-winter-...300000003.html
https://www.pearlizumi.com/products/...glove-14142010
Anybody know of gloves that are sized by palm and finger size AND have options for different combos of the two specs? Or, a source for custom-fitted winter cycling gloves?
I do have stretchy gloves which do a good job in "cool" weather. I'm in NJ, USA, I'm generally a "cold" person, and I ride down to like 35F / 2C. So I'm looking for something wind-blocking and one step down from lobster gloves, insulation-wise. For example:
https://www.giro.com/p/proof-winter-...300000003.html
https://www.pearlizumi.com/products/...glove-14142010
Anybody know of gloves that are sized by palm and finger size AND have options for different combos of the two specs? Or, a source for custom-fitted winter cycling gloves?
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My hands are similar in proportion but slightly bigger in each dimension (between a half and full centimeter). I had some pearl izumi gel cyclones that I rode with for 20 years, long after they got holes in the finger tips, which I recently replaced with a newer pair of the same model. I got the XXL which fit in the fingers and thumb (just a little snug in the middle), but are a little big in the palm. I might have tried the XLs for size too. But they're a shoulder season glove and wind goes through the fingertips if they get wet from rain or sweat so I also got some overmits (like a lobster glove) from Toko. I heard good things about Toko, but these weren't that great for cold temps (I previously would ride into the 20s for 2+ hours, with another pair of gloves over my PIs, but shifting would become difficult as my fingers lose dexterity so I wanted to try the split mit). In any case I've heard good things about Toko's other gloves and would suggest you take a look. Based on the European sizing I think I was an 11, not even the biggest size.
https://tokous.com/category/products...ather-cycling/
https://tokous.com/category/products...ather-cycling/
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They do. Thats where I found some XXXL and XXXXL gloves. Not cycling specific, but I can easily fit heavy liners under them. By themselves, good to around 25/30degF.
For the OPs original problem, good luck. Ive been having the same issue my whole life. I just get large enough gloves that its not a problem.
For the OPs original problem, good luck. Ive been having the same issue my whole life. I just get large enough gloves that its not a problem.
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They do. Thats where I found some XXXL and XXXXL gloves. Not cycling specific, but I can easily fit heavy liners under them. By themselves, good to around 25/30degF.
For the OPs original problem, good luck. Ive been having the same issue my whole life. I just get large enough gloves that its not a problem.
For the OPs original problem, good luck. Ive been having the same issue my whole life. I just get large enough gloves that its not a problem.