tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post334579612536808220..comments2024-03-18T08:41:35.438-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Grippy and WoolyVelouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-32398818758989032962012-01-09T11:54:14.394-05:002012-01-09T11:54:14.394-05:00Leather mittens are the ticket. I rode in cold mi...Leather mittens are the ticket. I rode in cold milwaukee winters for a few years in a pair I got at Walmart for under ten bucks. They were totally wind-proof and great until the temps got down near 0. Then I'd just layer some simple gloves under. I swear my hands were warmer than those of my expensively clad friends. They were easily my favorite winter cycling accessory, especially with the patina of a few years use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-86339716171292808962012-01-08T15:22:24.148-05:002012-01-08T15:22:24.148-05:00Those DeFeet wool gloves are the only thing I'...Those DeFeet wool gloves are the only thing I've worn on my hands while cycling for the past year and a half. When it gets too cold for the wool alone in early November, I put heavy down-filled pogies on the bike. The wool insulates well enough from the cold handlebar grips and brake levers that my hands don't get cold, and when I signal and lock up, they keep my hands from instantly freezing when it's -30C out. The bike I ride most often has a twist-grip shifter, and the little rubber bits are completely worn off of the index finger of the right glove. Fortunately, that doesn't seem to make anything more difficult.Merlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13350335129704993638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-20381373190485251612012-01-07T11:41:44.564-05:002012-01-07T11:41:44.564-05:00Smartwool "Spring" gloves (initially int...Smartwool "Spring" gloves (initially intended for spring skiing, I guess) are my choice for cold weather. They have wool insulation with leather fingers and palms for long wear and wind blocking. I am not sure if one would retain enough dexterity for camera work with them on. For me, they are good down to about 30F without an added liner, and because of the leather fingers, they will last several years with nearly daily two-season use.<br /> http://www.smartwool.com/mens/spring-glove-10.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-9700567417282808732012-01-05T21:06:11.613-05:002012-01-05T21:06:11.613-05:00Ergo Finger. Now there's an article someone h...Ergo Finger. Now there's an article someone has to write for the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA and Lancet.<br /><br />Jens: Thanks for the tip. I'm going to look for those gloves.<br /><br />For years, I wore wool liners under leather gauntlets. They were military surplus, which lasted for a long time and were much cheaper (free, actually, in my case!) than all of the bike-specific stuff.Justine Valinottihttp://www.midlifecycling.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-5762417682736015562012-01-05T20:03:58.869-05:002012-01-05T20:03:58.869-05:00At Jens: Cool, but what sort of thread is onductiv...At Jens: Cool, but what sort of thread is onductive but still soft enough to not scratch the screen?<br />badmotherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-35448482651436477162012-01-05T19:51:41.837-05:002012-01-05T19:51:41.837-05:00I've always written off DeFeet as making only ...I've always written off DeFeet as making only garish plastic clothing, so this is great to know. Looks like they have wool socks, T's, and knee warmers. They're definitely only my list now!cyclotouristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432432995861421062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-30612045229634910402012-01-05T07:41:09.568-05:002012-01-05T07:41:09.568-05:00if you want a recommendation from europe: nicely s...if you want a recommendation from europe: nicely snug fitting all american roper gloves - in goat skin, deer skin or elk hide. no lining necessary - fine with most winter conditions except maybe arctic ones. fingertips of gloves with electro-conductive stitching for touchscreen use. <br />here is the DIY http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-A-Glove-Work-With-A-Touch-Screen/jensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-67909559450130017262012-01-04T20:45:18.318-05:002012-01-04T20:45:18.318-05:00Felted wool gloves (and mittens when below -15C) i...Felted wool gloves (and mittens when below -15C) is what I use. Been thinking of it some time- and this evening I`ve been making some to send to Velouria (if you trust me with your adress) Then I log on and read this post..<br />badmotherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-14147305520129188002012-01-04T19:56:39.838-05:002012-01-04T19:56:39.838-05:00V--have you tried Descent Cold Out? After trying ...V--have you tried Descent Cold Out? After trying numerous brands of gloves, I found the Descentes to be the best for riding and shooting (cameras, that is). As a fellow D90 and Lumix user, I find these gloves to provide the best combo of warmth and dexterity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-34558027179331800182012-01-04T19:40:41.904-05:002012-01-04T19:40:41.904-05:00http://bikejerksmpls.blogspot.com/
I think these...http://bikejerksmpls.blogspot.com/<br /> <br />I think these look innovative. Maybe not camera friendly. For that sweet shot sometimes you have to sacrifice,maybe? Mpls is a happening bike scene. lots of creativity. I have no ties, but I sense integrity.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17096402329953310721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-17508154344564690122012-01-04T19:36:19.609-05:002012-01-04T19:36:19.609-05:00Any suggestions for keeping feet warm? I ride in r...Any suggestions for keeping feet warm? I ride in regular street shoes which lack any sort of windbreaking abilities. Doubled up thick Smartwool socks work for an hour, but anything longer than that and my toes start to hurt from the wind.db bicycleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08635603740614368801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-27203290554448283202012-01-04T17:20:56.819-05:002012-01-04T17:20:56.819-05:00I need a decent pair of 30-40 degree gloves,and I&...I need a decent pair of 30-40 degree gloves,and I'll be in the bike shop on Friday. Thanks for the info on these,Velouria,I'll check em out :)<br /><br />The Disabled CyclistAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-36255959328520501452012-01-04T15:04:48.639-05:002012-01-04T15:04:48.639-05:00I don't have touch screen buttons on my camera...I don't have touch screen buttons on my cameras either, so the being able to press the physical buttons is what's important to me; the iphone touch-screen can wait.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-8922470836687355042012-01-04T14:57:55.532-05:002012-01-04T14:57:55.532-05:00Not that I wish to be a walking advert for Haglofs...Not that I wish to be a walking advert for Haglofs, but I can operate my SLR with the Regulus gloves. However, my camera uses physical rather than touch screen buttons.I can't use my touchscreen phone camera with the gloves however.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-51437701486710277962012-01-04T14:04:03.220-05:002012-01-04T14:04:03.220-05:00when I was a little girl, my mom used to slip our ...when I was a little girl, my mom used to slip our feet into socks, then a bread bag, then the boots in winter. Plastic bags inside a mitten just doesn't sound the same, but I'll have to give the latex gloves a try!Ronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096213034605839343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-71979781391290891382012-01-04T14:03:36.377-05:002012-01-04T14:03:36.377-05:00Oh, while we're at the topic of gloves: Does a...Oh, while we're at the topic of gloves: Does anyone else have the problem of gloves being too short for your thumb when riding in the hoods? I don't think I have unusually long thumbs, but with all the gloves I have my thumb presses against the end of the glove, thus diminishing the insulation capacity. I suppose this is due to the part between thumb and index finger being pushed back while you're resting on the hoods.Hobbes vs Boylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745006035218212607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-13729278982531715952012-01-04T13:58:27.875-05:002012-01-04T13:58:27.875-05:00Re Latex gloves: for short rides this might work (...Re Latex gloves: for short rides this might work (well, on short rides cold fingers are also not that much of a problem); but I wouldn't want to wear latex gloves for more than 15 minutes. My hands sweat quite a bit and I wouldn't want to soak my hands in that for any extended period of time. <br /><br />My glove repertoire: Windstopper fleece from the army surplus store for autumn/spring; Kinco high-vis waterproof lined work gloves (KWP 1938) for temps down to -5°C; below that it's Kincos on the inside and <a href="http://store.colemans.com/cart/gloves-extreme-cold-weather-arctic-m1949-used-p-2628.html" rel="nofollow">these guys</a> on the outside. I also have a pair of MEC lobster gloves, but they suck: the thumb is not windproof and they're not at all waterproof. I think they have updated the design in the meantime, so maybe they're better now. I have bar-end shifters, IMO the best winter shifting solution, as it works with any type of glove.<br /><br />I also used to have a pair of Smartwool liner gloves which I combined with the Kincos or the arctic mitts, but they had the same hole problem that Velouria describes. And they didn't add much insulation.Hobbes vs Boylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745006035218212607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-87589686863950793082012-01-04T13:19:43.978-05:002012-01-04T13:19:43.978-05:00Could you share your mending technique? I can neve...Could you share your mending technique? I can never get this right.<br /><br />-TowandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-49440481721060928432012-01-04T13:17:25.106-05:002012-01-04T13:17:25.106-05:00Interesting idea about the latex/nitrile glove lay...Interesting idea about the latex/nitrile glove layer. I usually ride with very thick (double layer) hand knit (by me) wool mittens that work well until it gets bitter cold. That might be the trick to get them through the few days they don't work for. Might also make locking up a bit less brutal.Doreahttp://carfreecambridge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-69425792434074492292012-01-04T13:03:31.533-05:002012-01-04T13:03:31.533-05:00Another tip, keep a pair of disposable latex glove...<i><br />Another tip, keep a pair of disposable latex gloves in your bag and on extra cold days slip them on to wind proof the wool gloves. You won't need two sets of gloves if you do this and they serve double duty of keeping your hands clean if you need to service your bike. </i><br /><br />Awesome! I will try this, if only to experiment. And I won't use latex, but nitrile. Gotta flaunt the French blue!somervillainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903377050982678550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-1308285647230613302012-01-04T12:40:21.582-05:002012-01-04T12:40:21.582-05:00Eric said: "Another tip, keep a pair of dispo...Eric said: "Another tip, keep a pair of disposable latex gloves in your bag and on extra cold days slip them on to wind proof the wool gloves. You won't need two sets of gloves if you do this and they serve double duty of keeping your hands clean if you need to service your bike."<br />Thats an awesome idea.kiwigemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-32591780761577310612012-01-04T12:38:26.046-05:002012-01-04T12:38:26.046-05:00somervillain - This was the case for me as well pr...somervillain - This was the case for me as well prior to the DeFeet gloves, which is why I like them so much. They are very much wind-proof, for me, the knit is very dense. Not saying they will work for everyone, but for $15 could be worth experimenting.<br /><br />The liner+bulkier glove combo does not work for me, because the liners alone are not warm enough to operate my camera with while standing still in the cold, and the outer gloves are too bulky. <br /><br />For functionality in temps below 20F, I've heard good things about the Ibex Kilometer II gloves and got a pair for the holidays but have not tested them yet. They look a bit techy for everyday wear, but hopefulyl will work for roadcycling without the finger tips wearing out.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-54609541701764017372012-01-04T12:36:55.862-05:002012-01-04T12:36:55.862-05:00My understanding is that the "real" wint...My understanding is that the "real" winter cyclists (in, say, Alaska) use pogies (e.g., http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/01/18/pogies/). I've never tried them but I think they would keep your hands warm while cycling while giving you complete freedom when you stop to take a photo etc.Jon Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02944939117507730995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-8862676317174066072012-01-04T12:36:35.181-05:002012-01-04T12:36:35.181-05:00Jealous! Those DeFeets look awesome! Great post!Jealous! Those DeFeets look awesome! Great post!Juliahttp://bikemapsapp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-54332659538103300282012-01-04T12:23:28.955-05:002012-01-04T12:23:28.955-05:00I've experimented with wool alone, and with th...<i>I've experimented with wool alone, and with the exception of bulky (but toasty) sheepskin and shearling, don't find your average wool gloves windproof enough, so I freeze the barnacles off my hands! </i><br /><br />This is my experience as well. Wool works great as an insulating layer, but not as a wind breaker. I wonder if thin wool liner gloves inside of wind shell outer gloves would be the ticket.somervillainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903377050982678550noreply@blogger.com