CheriAnn
Biker Chick
That was part of my problem on the Polar Bear ride!!! My hands were SO COLD that I had put on a thin summer pair and then a thicker winter pair on top of that. I could hardly feel the levers!!!
Question About Heated Gloves
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That was part of my problem on the Polar Bear ride!!! My hands were SO COLD that I had put on a thin summer pair and then a thicker winter pair on top of that. I could hardly feel the levers!!!
CheriAnn
Biker Chick
ylexot
Super Genius
Not a problem for my bike since it has hand guards, but a pretty easy fix...I have seen those and thought they were the perfect solution.....until I researched what people thought of them on the internet. Apparently, in the wind, it pushes the material against the brake and clutch levers. Not enough to "engage" them, but enough to keep your brake light on all the time while riding
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CheriAnn
Biker Chick
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
I guess I didn't investigate far enough!!! I never found these or mention of them from anyone else!!!! I actually like this idea ALOT!!! Then I won't have to wire anything else up my bike!!!!
*runs to get credit card*
CheriAnn
Biker Chick
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
I've got the heated grips with brush shields in front to block the wind. Works great
Looked into getting the Gerblings.
By the time you buy the gloves, battery connector and thermostat, you're looking at about $250. The heated grips were well under $100 including a digital thermostat.
... now I just need some gloves insulated only on the backs
CheriAnn
Biker Chick
You just answered my concern with the heated grips....those will keep the inside of your hands warm, but it's the outside of my fingers that go numb!
Dukesdad
Well-Known Member
I have seen those and thought they were the perfect solution.....until I researched what people thought of them on the internet. Apparently, in the wind, it pushes the material against the brake and clutch levers. Not enough to "engage" them, but enough to keep your brake light on all the time while riding
I have the real hippo hands on mine. They were on when we did the polar bear but I have taken them off. I love them but some folks just have to see their controls...
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
You just answered my concern with the heated grips....those will keep the inside of your hands warm, but it's the outside of my fingers that go numb!
No, they don't. Staying warm is about maintaining blood flow. Your torso (core) will maintain it's tem at the expens of extrimities (hands and feet). The hot grips cause increased blood flow to your hands which in turn keeps your whole hand warm.
I've worn a pair of Aerostich Deerskin gloves with a thin fleece lining all winter, no problems and for any extended rides I add silk glove liners
Asmodeus
....=o&o>
Warm Gear
I have the Warm Gear gloves and I ride everyday unless there is ice on the road. I've had them on when riding 500 miles to a military funeral in PA at 0 degrees.
I don't own the controller to regulate the heat either. I will tell you they work great down to about 30 degrees at keeping your hands warm. Below 30 degrees and 65 mph they just stop your hands from freezing solid, not keep them warm. When it's in the teens your hands will still get cold at speed.
When the temps are above 40 or so, your hands will get very warm, but I've never been burned by the gloves. They just don't get that hot and if they do, you probably won't need them due to the air temperature.
The jacket liner however, needs a controller if it comes anywhere near bare skin. I have had it burn me through a long sleeve Tshirt so usually make sure I have a real good layer on before putting the liner on.
Hope that helps.
Brian
I have the Warm Gear gloves and I ride everyday unless there is ice on the road. I've had them on when riding 500 miles to a military funeral in PA at 0 degrees.
I don't own the controller to regulate the heat either. I will tell you they work great down to about 30 degrees at keeping your hands warm. Below 30 degrees and 65 mph they just stop your hands from freezing solid, not keep them warm. When it's in the teens your hands will still get cold at speed.
When the temps are above 40 or so, your hands will get very warm, but I've never been burned by the gloves. They just don't get that hot and if they do, you probably won't need them due to the air temperature.
The jacket liner however, needs a controller if it comes anywhere near bare skin. I have had it burn me through a long sleeve Tshirt so usually make sure I have a real good layer on before putting the liner on.
Hope that helps.
Brian
