I am 76 years of age and have been managing to still get out on my electric bike although its very cold.

 

The problem I have is I try to do about 12 miles a day but I am finding the cold is making my hands very uncomfortable and would like to buy some rechargeable gloves.

 

I have tried 2 pairs from Amazon but they were pretty useless, you have to charge the special wire inside the glove via usb, but I think having a rechargeable internal p[ower supply would be better. If I did a lot more mileage I wouldn't mind spending more money but I cant justify the cost.

 

Can anyone give me some advise on what I should buy,,, thanks

 

Sorry but I dont know which forum I should have posted this in

For cold riding lobster gloves are damn good, highly insulated but you need to buy a size or two larger then normal to get them on. Save messing about with wires and power supplies, another tip is to wear a thin pair of silk gloves underneath as well.

My ones keep my hands toasty.

For cold riding lobster gloves are damn good, highly insulated but you need to buy a size or two larger then normal to get them on. Save messing about with wires and power supplies, another tip is to wear a thin pair of silk gloves underneath as well.

My ones keep my hands toasty.

Thanks for your advice, I have had a quick look on the internet but there is a big difference in price, do you have any idea which I should go for,,, thanks

I bought mine from Planetx but they are currently not listed, the brand was ' CARNAC'. They were excellant value at about £12 a pair, I got a windproof pair and a water proof pair.

One doesn't have to pay stupid money for them.

Edited January 13, 20215 yr by Nealh

These ones I can't vouch for but the first review summed up my thoughts, silk under gloves on very cold days acts like a thermal under layer for extra toasty nice warm hands, actually it's not the hands that suffer but usually the fingers. Two fingers in one keeps them warmer, if you get two hot remove the silk under glove and bung in your pocket.

Optimum Nitebrite Cycling Lobster Men's Gloves - Black/Fluro/X-Large: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

I am 76 years of age and have been managing to still get out on my electric bike although its very cold....

The problem I have is I try to do about 12 miles a day but I am finding the cold is making my hands very uncomfortable and would like to buy some rechargeable gloves....

Can anyone give me some advise on what I should buy

 

I'm afraid that if you don't naturally generate a decent amount of heat in your fingers, then even Crab hand type gloves might not work

(and FWIW, I have the Carnac ones Nealh mentioned, and my fingers still get bloody freezing after more than say half an hour of cycling in icy weather, and that's with buying a larger pair, and having another set of warm innergloves on as well! - plus I'm normally cycling on a non electric, so I'm also working up a fair sweat in my core! my hands STILL get cold!!)

 

These have been on my shopping list for a while, but as I haven't got around to buying a pair as yet, so can't testify on how good they are, but I seem to recall reading some good reviews in the past:

https://www.sealskinz.com/products/waterproof-heated-cycle-glove

 

Cheap heated gloves are often pretty useless. You ideally need heating elements all the way to the finger tips and its usually only the more expensive ones have that.

Edited January 14, 20215 yr by GLJoe

These ones I can't vouch for but the first review summed up my thoughts, silk under gloves on very cold days acts like a thermal under layer for extra toasty nice warm hands, actually it's not the hands that suffer but usually the fingers. Two fingers in one keeps them warmer, if you get two hot remove the silk under glove and bung in your pocket.

Optimum Nitebrite Cycling Lobster Men's Gloves - Black/Fluro/X-Large: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

 

Wow! That's a well thought out design! My fingers were so frozen last night riding, that I worried about frostbite. Wish I'd seen your Lobster Gloves post before I bought these today:

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-winter-motorcycle-textile-Cordura-Gloves-with-Hipora-Waterproof/224076229112?hash=item342bfbe9f8:g:qaQAAOSwfONfCcLn

 

Also as a bonus, those lobsters are also reflective! It's odd that it's so much more difficult to find the reflective ones...

I'm afraid that if you don't naturally generate a decent amount of heat in your fingers, then even Crab hand type gloves might not work

(and FWIW, I have the Carnac ones Nealh mentioned, and my fingers still get bloody freezing after more than say half an hour of cycling in icy weather, and that's with buying a larger pair, and having another set of warm innergloves on as well! - plus I'm normally cycling on a non electric, so I'm also working up a fair sweat in my core! my hands STILL get cold!!)

 

These have been on my shopping list for a while, but as I haven't got around to buying a pair as yet, so can't testify on how good they are, but I seem to recall reading some good reviews in the past:

https://www.sealskinz.com/products/waterproof-heated-cycle-glove

 

Cheap heated gloves are often pretty useless. You need heating elements all the way to the finger tips and its usually only the more expensive ones have that.

 

I find pumping my hands/gripping and ungripping the grips helps move warm blood to cold fingers.

As long as one has no major circulation issues then the Lobsters are good, I have yet to get cold hands, both of my pairs are wind proof so this helps greatly with retaining heat. One pair is for general cold riding and the other are water proof.

As long as one has no major circulation issues then the Lobsters are good, I have yet to get cold hands..

 

People seem to vary tremendously in how cold their hands get. Some ride bikes in sub zero temperatures with no gloves at all, some will lose heat eventually no matter how good their (non heated) gloves are!

 

I clearly remember suffering from cold fingers riding my motorbike even in my early 20's , so I don't think its anything like an age related circulatory issue in my case. Its just the way I am, and I'm sure some others are the same.

FWIW, when I bought my current motorbike, two things I got fitted as non standard extras were hand/wind guards, and heated grips. Best things I've ever bought!!

As long as one has no major circulation issues then the Lobsters are good, I have yet to get cold hands, both of my pairs are wind proof so this helps greatly with retaining heat. One pair is for general cold riding and the other are water proof.

 

Your silk glove inner lining tip is a very good one...

People seem to vary tremendously in how cold their hands get. Some ride bikes in sub zero temperatures with no gloves at all, some will lose heat eventually no matter how good their (non heated) gloves are!

 

I clearly remember suffering from cold fingers riding my motorbike even in my early 20's , so I don't think its anything like an age related circulatory issue in my case. Its just the way I am, and I'm sure some others are the same.

FWIW, when I bought my current motorbike, two things I got fitted as non standard extras were hand/wind guards, and heated grips. Best things I've ever bought!!

 

They should sell those for ebikes! Rapid Googling required... Motorbike options are so well thought out.

 

Aha! Here we are, mitten windguards:

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lixada-Handlebar-Windproof-Motorcycle-Resistant/dp/B08H82ZZKM/

 

They'd be better if they somehow had integrated rear view mirrors and indicators...

 

Perhaps unsafe? Would they keep your hands more captive in an accident?

I'm afraid that if you don't naturally generate a decent amount of heat in your fingers, then even Crab hand type gloves might not work

(and FWIW, I have the Carnac ones Nealh mentioned, and my fingers still get bloody freezing after more than say half an hour of cycling in icy weather, and that's with buying a larger pair, and having another set of warm innergloves on as well! - plus I'm normally cycling on a non electric, so I'm also working up a fair sweat in my core! my hands STILL get cold!!)

 

These have been on my shopping list for a while, but as I haven't got around to buying a pair as yet, so can't testify on how good they are, but I seem to recall reading some good reviews in the past:

https://www.sealskinz.com/products/waterproof-heated-cycle-glove

 

Cheap heated gloves are often pretty useless. You ideally need heating elements all the way to the finger tips and its usually only the more expensive ones have that.

 

Many thanks for the honest comments,,, I am going to try and get a pair of Sealskinz,, none heated ones which have very good recent reviews at £55 the only problem is no stock so i've left my email address should they get any stock in.

Many thanks for the honest comments,,, I am going to try and get a pair of Sealskinz,, none heated ones which have very good recent reviews at £55 the only problem is no stock so i've left my email address should they get any stock in.

 

Amazon have some sort of Sealskinz in stock:

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SEALSKINZ-Unisex-Waterproof-Weather-Glove/dp/B07R7RVMQQ/

 

...at that price, they'd better be using real seals!

Winter fingered gloves keep the fingers separate so they can't keep each other warm,

Kirstin who hasn't posted for a very long time used the CARNAC's daily for his 15mile commute to and from work along the Shoreham/Brighton coast and highly rated them.

Have you tried Sports Pursuit https://www.sportpursuit.com/join/D76DD3484463E3

 

They have Sealskin Gloves heavily discounted as well as many other cycling & other outdoor activity clothes etc. I have purchased several items from them & have been pleased with the quality & service.

These have been on my shopping list for a while

now mine, got to start saving the pennies for those!!

Sod the expensive stuff! These arrived today:

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-winter-motorcycle-textile-Cordura-Gloves-with-Hipora-Waterproof/224076229112?hash=item342bfbe9f8:g:qaQAAOSwfONfCcLn

 

It might turn out to be another case of Buy cheap, buy twice", again, but I can test out the waterproofing tonight and windproofing when it's subzero in about a week . The fit is a little on the tight side, but leaves my fingers dextrous enough, and unexpectedly - the inner sides are real leather, providing a good grip.

 

Perhaps tonight will be the night I die of a heart attack! A few glasses of wine need to wear off so I can gain sufficient physical balance...

Hi. I’ve tried Sealskinz gloves. Bought for their waterproof properties to keep hands dry and warm in wet and cold weather. I’m sorry to say that for me they did not live up to expectations. That said, I recall that they come with a money back guarantee so you can try them safely.

Hi. I’ve tried Sealskinz gloves. Bought for their waterproof properties to keep hands dry and warm in wet and cold weather. I’m sorry to say that for me they did not live up to expectations. That said, I recall that they come with a money back guarantee so you can try them safely.

 

 

...I doubt that Hipora will be any better at keeping out the rain. Maybe I should wear a couple of pairs of Marigolds with holes in them...

Hi. I’ve tried Sealskinz gloves. Bought for their waterproof properties to keep hands dry and warm in wet and cold weather. I’m sorry to say that for me they did not live up to expectations. That said, I recall that they come with a money back guarantee so you can try them safely.

 

Not the first or last I've heard about them.

Not the first or last I've heard about them.

 

 

There's a generic Sealskinz-like material used on many much cheaper copycat products that I've seen somewhere or other - I wonder why nobody uses Gore-Tex? That stuff is pretty good, until it isn't.

Hipora

Do report back on those, My issue is with display temps of -1, whether it is -1 or not is irrelevant, either way its too cold for long journeys and my local discount super market is closed for 5 weeks due to a refurb, so now I have to travel at least 8 mile round trip my dhb gloves work until the last 2 miles or they get wet. I might try a pair to those crab gloves.

Do report back on those, ...... I might try a pair to those crab gloves.

 

Its common for people to always search for THE ultimate glove. The one that keeps you totally warm and comfortable, and keeps the water totally out.

Unfortunately, there is no such glove. Anywhere.

 

Sure, some are a (bit) better than others, but take the waterproofing - what many experienced long distance wet weather cyclists know is that you basically need to take more than one set of gloves, and just swap the soaked ones for dry ones when the inevitable time comes.

I've started to try a version of this for the cold - I wear one set, and have another duplicate pair stuffed into the front of my jersey so my body heat keeps them warm. I rotate these two sets around every say 30 min or so. Its not as good as having heated gloves, but its better than sticking to one freezing pair all the time!

Do report back on those, My issue is with display temps of -1, whether it is -1 or not is irrelevant, either way its too cold for long journeys and my local discount super market is closed for 5 weeks due to a refurb, so now I have to travel at least 8 mile round trip my dhb gloves work until the last 2 miles or they get wet. I might try a pair to those crab gloves.

 

 

Sorry I was too pissed last night to ride, but will report on their suitability for cold when it gets colder again - silk inserts may improve matters of course, as suggested earlier in this thread by nealh, and because the undersides of these gloves are leather - they may stretch from their currently quite tightish fit. I do wish these gloves were dayglow+reflective, instead of being only (a bit) reflective. I may venture out tonight when the cheap red plonk wears off, but it's neither very wet nor -1.

 

Let's face it - nothing but three layers of three different sizes of Marigolds+silk inserts is going to be windproof, warm and waterproof for very long. Of course your skin won't be able to breathe and will die off your hands...