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Went for a trundle this morning, while it was beautiful out, it was colder than anticipated; to the point where my pinkies still haven't fully recovered. So it looks like my old Spesh Spring/Autumn gloves need replacing with something a touch warmer/windproofer. Has anyone thoughts on the Endura Dexter, or any other recommendations?


 
Posted : 25/09/2018 12:43 pm
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They're my current colder weather glove - recommended.


 
Posted : 25/09/2018 12:47 pm
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I like Dexter’s but I wouldn’t be wearing them this time of year.  Still at ‘full monty’/‘mt500’ weather in my book...


 
Posted : 25/09/2018 1:02 pm
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Defeet Dura gloves for me.  I carry a spare pair in my bag and will double up when it gets colder.  I rarely need to use my Sealskinz unless it's wet and cold.


 
Posted : 25/09/2018 1:13 pm
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Thanks all. @stevenmenmuir how windproof are the DeFeet Dura Gloves? The pictures make them look like they're just a thin knitted material...


 
Posted : 25/09/2018 1:50 pm
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dexters look good. I've got some lighter ones 5-0 degrees and some heavier ones freezing and below, so I'm sort of covered already.

Mainly writing to say that's lovely photo!


 
Posted : 25/09/2018 1:51 pm
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Yep, lovely photo.

I have to say Dexters are the most useless gloves I own, but I seem to be in the minority. The fingers are too skinny and they aren't at all windproof.

100% Briskers are usually voted as pre-winter gloves on here, and though they have the temperature control about right, the lack of any sort of snot-wipe counts them out for me.

(Briskers in mad colours are cheap on CRC at the mo)


 
Posted : 25/09/2018 2:15 pm
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I've been looking at Endura Singletrack Windproof gloves after today's commute in summer version of the ST's. They seem to be a good "before Aldi gloves" option!


 
Posted : 25/09/2018 2:34 pm
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Sportful Sotto Zero are the dogs danglies.


 
Posted : 25/09/2018 2:57 pm
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They're not windproof.  However I've never found this to be a problem, I like the simplicity of them, they fit great and are unobtrusive.  I will say that I run warm and can make do with these when others will be putting on much thicker gloves.  Like I said, if my hands are a bit cold I'll put on a second pair and they still don't feel bulky.


 
Posted : 25/09/2018 3:15 pm
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I really like the 100% cold weather brisker glove, nicely padded top to keep the cold at bay but think palms so can still feel the bars, shift and brake, about £20 a pair too.


 
Posted : 26/09/2018 8:55 am
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Any of these gloves have decent windproofing on the front of the thumb?  I've got a couple of pairs for cold days  where my fingers are fine but the pad of my thumbs is raw by the time I get to work.


 
Posted : 26/09/2018 9:00 am
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So I bought a pair of the 100% Brisker gloves and tried them out on this mornings ride. They felt a tad cold when I left the house, with my pinkies getting the worst of it. After about 40 mins or so, my hands and pinkies especially, felt fine. At one point, I thought they were getting a bit warm, but the constant in and out of shade, plus the extra wind on the descents, kept my hands at a nice temperature.

Not sure they'd be much cop at, or around zero, but for 5 - 6°C, they're fine.


 
Posted : 01/10/2018 1:59 pm
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Nice one, yeah my Briskers were in the wash, so I wore the Dexters this morning. I actually couldn't log in  to my computer when I arrived at work - my fingers were too cold to type! They are crap. Not even comfortable so they are going in the bin tonight so I can't forget again. Cheap Briskers will be purchased 🙂

Luckily still have Sombrio Shinny for when it gets colder. Don't make em anymore though 🙁


 
Posted : 01/10/2018 3:22 pm
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Galibier Barriers are very good indeed:   https://galibier.cc/product/barrier-black/.

They do leave a small hole where the Velcro overlaps which bothers some but not me personally - I'm guessing the new November model will change that.


 
Posted : 01/10/2018 4:03 pm
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Endura Windchill for cold autumn mornings, then into full time gloves for November early December. Then it’s proper winter gloves with long cuffs that go up inside a jacket. I hate the gap in the cold.

I’d rather have hands that are too warm than too cold.


 
Posted : 01/10/2018 4:25 pm
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I got a pair if these from Sports Pursuit last year. They great but I'm not sure I'd pay full price:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CU8A7D0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_p8JSBbJCY9TP 9"> http://Sugoi RS Zero Winter Cycling Gloves - Black, X-Small https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CU8A7D0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_p8JSBbJCY9TP9


 
Posted : 01/10/2018 4:38 pm

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