clothing and helmet » Winter Gloves - any recommendations

Hi
Went out for a ride around the Peak District on the RS today as the sun was out, but have come to the conclusion that my "winter" gloves from 1997 are well past their best, had cold hands even with the grips on.
So looking for recommendations suggestions for a decent pair, although to be honest won't be doing huge distances in the winter, but when the suns out and roads are fairly dry then a 50 mile trip around the area is good, even though I'll spend the evening cleaning it

Thanks Wessie, I’ll have a look at these,

I'm a fan of Rukka Virum - I have used these for the past few years, they are a great 2 season glove. Not the cheapest ... but find them cheaper anywhere else in the UK and Motolegends (I'm only a customer ... nothing more) will, beat that price by 10% - including Black Friday deals.

Try heated gloves - I have pair of RST ones I bought last year and they have built-in batteries so do not need to be plugged into the bike. The batteries last up to 3 hours on a low setting which is enough for me at this time of year and they keep the whole hand really warm. They also seem to be a good solid glove.

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Thanks Wessie, I’ll have a look at these,

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I have a set of gloves from Mobile Warming that are heated. I believe they are about 10 years old and the batteries will still last for a 2 hour ride with the heat set on 75%. These, like OldSteve's, don't have to be plugged in. It's easy to change the heat settings when you stop at a light or stop sign if you want as you can see the status lights through a transparent panel where the battery sits in the gauntlet. I'm probably due for replacement batteries as they used to last about twice that long. Batteries are about $44 and readily available from Amazon. The gloves are still in really good shape after 10 years with no issues with the heating elements.

While I don't ride if the temp is lower that 40F as I'm afraid of spot ice, some what to my surprise, I have found the the Lee Parks Design, Deer sport gloves are totally adequate when used with heated grips. I'm guessing it is the deer hide that does a surprising amount of insulation. They are very soft and supple so holding the grip is comfortable.
i've tried snow mobile gloves that are very bulky, not a pleasure to wear and are NOT warmer...they block the heated grip. Ski gloves also do not work so well.

I've been using these for several years and have felt not reason to change

the Lee Parks have a large wide gauntlet which easily goes over my jacket sleeves, keeping the wind out.

Thanks for the information, I’ll start searching the suggested options, never thought about battery ones as the bike has heated grips, possibly a good idea but it’s another pair of batteries to keep charged, along with the helmet, bike sat nav phone etc.

As well as recommending the Richa Arctic for winter riding, I also stuff a second pair of warm gloves in my jacket if riding for more than an hour or so. This gives me a warm pair when hands get cold plus the air gap to my chest keeps that a bit warmer too.

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Thanks for the information, I’ll start searching the suggested options, never thought about battery ones as the bike has heated grips, possibly a good idea but it’s another pair of batteries to keep charged, along with the helmet, bike sat nav phone etc.

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For what it's worth, the batteries have lasted me 10 years. They don't hold a charge as long as they used to but they still last longer than my face. Even with a full face helmet that's what gets cold first on me. I charge them after every ride. It's also a good idea to charge them about once a month in the summer, when you're not using them.

Try any of the winter gloves from Five. Their WFX range are great
I have the WFX Skin, and the have kept my hands warm and dry all winter.
Tassie does get plenty of 0 Celsius mornings, and I have used them all this winter just fine.
Also, rode for two days solid in the rain on a round the state trip in Sept, and they kept handsome properly dry.
Have been most impressed,
French company, so I imagine they would be available in the UK.
Wouldn't think twice next time I am buying.
Cheers

I have done 2 winter's worth of motorway commuting and Blood Biking in UK with Held Twin gloves and found them really good, dry, warm and versatile. They are still going strong.
Previous experience was that a pair of winter gloves lasted only 2 winters at best before starting to let water in.

Been using both lined and unlined deer skin gauntlet gloves for a few years now from Sullivan Leather in Bend, Oregon. Their lined deer skin has been good to 35F and just toasty with the heated grips. Unlined, I've worn them in temps reaching 112f and was comfortable enough.

Here's a picture of their product. I like the fringe on my gauntlets.