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Got all the rest of me well protected against the weather, but my winter gloves just arent up to the job.
I want a pair that still allow finger movement, allow you to grip the bar easily, are water and windproof and keep the digits warm.
I have owned some that after an hour it is difficult to operate the controls as the winter padding is so stiff and others that are warm but not waterproof and visa versa.
So which are the current favourites for the best all round job?
Even my Daytonas seemed to let in the cold today, must dig out some socks.

After years of trying different gloves, combinations of gloves etc. the best ones I've used are made by BMW. I seem to remember the salesman talking about polyphase materials, but whatever the construction they're the best I've ever had. They have leather on the palms and draw-strings on the wrist. When it gets really cold (I guess it's on its way!) it's also possible to wear a thin pair of glove liners (bought from a walking shop) inside. The gloves were expensive, about £90 two years ago, but I would thoroughly recommend them.
The gloves are thin enough (even when worn with liners) to operate all the controls and are definitely waterproof.
Hope that helps.
Happy New Year.

Ive bought many gloves over the years, and yes BMW's own are very good, but until recently I havent found a glove that would keep my hands warm when it got really cold, until i bought Gerbings heated gloves. they are no bulkier than the BMW winter glove, totally waterproof and keep your hands really toasty even in sub-zero temps.

Ok I dont have heated grips on my bike, but Im told that even those cant stop your finger tips from getting it.

im sold on Gerbings stuff, bought the Jacket Liner as well, really makes riding in winter much more pleasurable.

bit more money, £120 the gloves, but worth every penny

Thought Id stick a couple of pics in

I have the bmw gloves too ,dry warm and enough feel for my daily rides. a great winter glove.
ian

Racer Pluvios from Infinity have been fantastic for the last twelve months in cold and very cold weather. Completely waterproof...so far and when you first try them on they feel too warm!
I would definitely replace them if needed with the same when required.
H

I'm using a pair of Held Freezers and they're fine. £70. Very warm (too warm if it's ~10C or over), comfortable, easy on & off, waterproof and although 100% leather, incredibly soft. Only downside is that they're a little long in the fingers for me, but the extra length probably means better insulation.

James

tripe wrote:Racer Pluvios from Infinity

I'm on my second pair, enough said.

Get muffed

Works for me

Dainese Sprog Gloves get my vote. Used them on the Boxer Cup I had (without heated grips) in both cold and wet weather and very happy with them. Gortex liner keeps you dry.

Sizing is a bit odd so you do need to try them on before buying.

Regards Bob

I'm with BoxerDog,.. Muffs and Fingerless Gloves for me. Feel like a Gaynaecologist,.. but hey,.. that works for me too.

Until recently I've always used those cheapo Pathan 2 finger things from HG.

I get through 1 pair a year before the lining bursts - they are very warm but don't look too substantial from a skidding down the tarmac perspective.

Currently have a pair of Dianese Goretex gloves which seem to be bearing up well.

Ade

God forbid i had to ride down from Manchester tonight between the snow showers,i'd forgotten what it's like to ride a bike with a pair of boxing gloves on

BMWBob wrote:Dainese Sprog Gloves get my vote. Used them on the Boxer Cup I had (without heated grips) in both cold and wet weather and very happy with them. Gortex liner keeps you dry.

Sizing is a bit odd so you do need to try them on before buying.

Regards Bob

Sprogs for me, too



Al