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Old 04-10-12, 11:57
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Winter Gloves

I know this has already been asked elsewhere, but could we keep this UK climate specific....
Problem: I don't ride much in rain, but I do ride throughout winter. I have some Yamaha bum-basic had guards that do a pretty good job of deflecting most of the wind. i have some Buffalo Tracker cheapo gloves which have now done 2 winters, but are about to fall apart & get cold after 40 minutes at anything below around 8 C. However, they have excellent feel....
So: thoughts please on budget winter gloves, up to �40. Good feel essential. Waterproof NOT priority #1. Good for 5 C up to 1 hour ride.....
I'm ready to consider combinations i.e. inner gloves etc.
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Old 04-10-12, 14:06
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Just had a look at Keis website. Really nice stuff, but sadly the budget won't go that far at the moment....
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Old 04-10-12, 14:37
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i have a kies heated kidney belt and its surprising how keeping your kidneys warm has a possative effect on you hands
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Old 04-10-12, 14:44
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I am now also a convert to heated kit, and like Keith I prefer lightweight gloves with the heated liners. However, before I used these Held winter gloves, which were (and still are) fantastic.

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/HELD_2071...orcycle_Gloves
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Old 04-10-12, 15:20
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Thumbs up On the cheap

Handle bar muffs and heatedgrips. Might not look too sexy but very effective and allows you to wear less bulky gloves.
A PVC/Polyurethane waterproof overjacket also works a treat to keep wind chill out especially when worn with a decent layer system. �10-ish Primark thermals are bloody brilliant.
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Old 04-10-12, 18:57
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I like WEISE Aspen as a winter glove - but sadly they're not available anymore.
Loads on ebay still.
Current pair have done 20k miles + and two winters and look secondhand, but if it's dry I'll still be using them this winter.
I have another brand new pair in stock though. If you choose them... then until they've settled, pull hands out carefully when wet. After they've settled they're OK.
Rob

[EDIT] Seems they've been replaced by http://www.weise-clothing.co.uk/weis...ves/tahko.html
Must get some more
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