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Normally ride without gloves but mild raynauds means I'll need something to take the chill off at the start of rides soon to stop my hands turning to blocks of ice - usually ok when I'm warmed up. Looking for something with minimal palm padding/insulation if possible so the grip doesn't feel too vague. Have seen the Madison Zenith 4-season DWR online for a tenner, how do they size up as seen a review saying they come up a bit small compared to the size chart? Anything else on a tight budget to look at?
Galibier Ardennes are a bit more than a tenner but a very good glove.
My preferred pair of light winterproof/waterproof gloves aren't listed on PlanetX at the mo, but https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/carnac-roubaix-gloves aren't bad, not waterproof iirc.
If it’s dry, something made of gore infinium.
I've got older Madison Zenith and they're crap. Not warm at all, odd finger sizing.
The gloves I keep wearing, and was wearing yesterday in 5*c, were Madison knitted gloves. They work surprisingly well - and don't get as sweaty.
Eldest loves his Briskers, but Mrs_oab is finding them sweaty and not as warm as her Montane softshell gloves or Rab eTip fleece/softshell gloves.
I like Defeet Dura gloves which are also a knitted glove with grippers on the palms. They do a merino version which I like but I wore out the finger tips after a year or two. Because they are thin you can wear two pairs for colder days. I've got some sealskin merino liner gloves to wear with the Duras.
100% Briskers are ok autumn gloves. Although the last couple of years I’ve been wearing Royal Racing Storm gloves instead - I think they gave bigger cuffs and a nicer fit for me.
I have always got on well with either the Galibier Ardennes or the lighter weight Roubaix depending on temp/moisture level.
https://www.galibier.cc/product/ardennes-light-winter-cycling-gloves/
https://www.galibier.cc/product/roubaix-vision-8-warm-cycling-gloves/
My Sealskinz winter gloves are getting on for 10 years old. They've needed the toweling panel stitching up a couple of times but are still going strong.
Not cheap but it looks like you get a similar pair for about £30, which I think is good value.
Lots of people like neoprene gloves for winter but I find them a bit sweaty and stinky 🤢
n0b0dy0ftheg0at +1
DHB Windslam for when it's a bit chilly. They're pretty thin so I normally keep a pair in my pack just in case. I'm case of what, I'm not really sure.
I would recommend Endura Humvee Windchill as they're nicely insulted with lightly padded leather palms and thin enough that you maintain some dexterity. They're basically the perfect autumn glove. Especially if you're looking for something which only lasts 4 rides before falling apart.
4 pairs... One after the other
I've got one left and one right that are still functioning. Mainly I think because I haven't worn them.
*Off to check out the Briskers*
I'm a fan of Galibier gloves, whichever temp range you fancy
I've actually had my eye on these for a while.
https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/clothing/gloves/shimano-infinium-primaloft-gloves-review/
Not cheap though.
The fact that you have Reynauds knocks some suggestions out.
Has anyone suggested 100% briskers? 😉
I've only just started wearing the so-called 'summer gloves' now the temperature finally declining. You know those thin gloves with zero protection of which the 100% Celium are typical.
The fact that you have Reynauds knocks some suggestions out.
It's not that severe so I'm normally fine and take them off once I'm warmed up, it's just that first bit of cold where I can lose all the feeling and they're just white blocks of ice haha. I used to use snowboard gloves on the road bike but there's no grip feel with them for MTB so I don't want to go quite that extreme.
Briskers seem to be the most recommended and well priced so will probably try those first.
If you have big hands the Briskers are out. I couldn't even get my fingers past the cuffs on the XXLs. I do have a pair of RAB infiniums which fit well in XL and are just right for an intermediate glove
Pair of sweatbands slightly unpicked to slide in some hand warmer pads on the underside of your wrist. Then pick any halfway decent mid-thickness glove.
Fox defend thermo are pretty good.
Briskers, just ordered two freshies today and use the waterproof ones for dog walking
Raynauds makes me think you'd need a warmer glove than a Brisker, but that you're still riding gloveless says maybe not? I'd try em anyway, they're just really good and not too expensive. For me they're an autumn glove, useless in winter but I reckon ymmv. (for actual cold I'm straight into neoprene)
I like Defeet Dura gloves which are also a knitted glove with grippers on the palms.
These are like the knitted gloves in my Dissent 133 set (in fact they used to use DeFeet). I've just started putting them on for the Autumn. Silk inners go under them for added warmth and then I have wind/waterproof outers for when it gets colder/wetter.
Another +1 for 100% Briskers. Excellent value for money autumn/winter gloves, but imo don't cut it when the temp goes below 4⁰ or 5⁰.
I am a big fan of the 100% briskers. Worn them for years. I would say I am Mr Average and take a measured size 9 glove. The standard Briskers glover with the velcro tab fit fine in a size large. However, if I use the waterproof version with an elasticated cuff I have to move up to an XL. For winter the waterproof version is considerably warmer than the standard one and my go to glove down to freezing point even when wet.
as above - the 100% brisker hydromatic ("waterproof") version. warmer than the normal ones and good for temps down to c 5 degrees for me. can be a little chilly when it gets nearer freezing, however they have just released the Brisker extreme which i'd be interested to try on properly cold rides.
other option is neoprene gloves. great when it's freezing and your moving, but very sweaty and turn to blocks of ice if you stop and take them off
+1 for Galibier Ardennes. And then the Deep winter glove if it goes below 4 degrees.
Another +1 for 100% Briskers. Excellent value for money autumn/winter gloves, but imo don’t cut it when the temp goes below 4⁰ or 5⁰.
I love my Briskers for the winter too... maybe my hands run warm but they've seen me through a few Strathpuffers with temps down to -10C or so. Definitely worth a try and fit the "light winter glove" specification.
Before them, I quite like the Endura Dexter. I am not sure if they still make them - or have a new equivalent. They worked well but the Briskers seem to fit me better.
I also get Reynaud's and have found the a light winter glove AND a set of silk liners is by far the best for helping to prevent onset. I'm using Pedal Mafia Thermal Gloves with a cheap silk liner from Amazon. Once you get up to temp, you can remove the liners and just run the gloves. It's always the first 5 miles that start the Reynauds and it's very difficult to recover it after that.
Used some Hydromatic Briskers this morning as dog walking gloves in fresh 4C. Kept the chill off my hands, blocked the breeze and actually allowed dexterity of fingers, especially when compared to big ol' chunky gloves my wife insists on buying me.
I find that the normal Briskers work best for keeping heat in when you actually get going and the blood is pumping. When you're just stood around in the Pub carpark waiting for the mass-faffage to end, they're not so good.
For all the Brisker and Brisker Hydromatic fans out there, they now have a Brisker Extreme version for this season.
Haven't tried it, but looks good.
100% Briskers for me everytime.
My preferred pair of light winterproof/waterproof gloves aren’t listed on PlanetX at the mo, but https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/carnac-roubaix-gloves aren’t bad, not waterproof iirc.
These are great spring/autumn gloves, I have two pairs. Definitely not waterproof but softshell, so they don't hold on to water as much as some gloves and have great bar feel.
I've got an ancient pair of the ones I've linked below. The wee bit that folds out and makes it into a mitt makes a world of difference. They are possibly about 12 years old so no idea what they are like these days.
https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/planet-x-365-convertible-race-gloves
I rate Giro Blaze 2.0
But I lost one and could only find... Briskers.
Not a bad replacement, but I hate velcro cuff.
Lightweight winter gloves?
I only opened this thread to count the 100% Brisker recommendations 🙂
I'll recommend the... 100% Briskers. 😉
They're great down to about freezing point or a little below (but not with Raynaud's I wouldn't think).
Rab infium gloves.
I have Raynaud's and these are the biz.
They are not waterproof but completely cut the wind-chill in the rain. Just wring them out and put them back on.
My teenage son was so impressed he bought a pair too.
If you have big hands the Briskers are out.
As a big handed person they're fine once on but need me to roll my thumb inwards to get them on. The Madison Zenith mentioned in the OP are noticeably tighter in the fingers so not really very warm even if easier to get on.
Thanks all, I think I'll try the standard Briskers and go from there. I don't tend to ride anywhere too exposed and not usually in the pissing rain so thinking the standard one should work for me 🙂
Now that we've had some cold weather, how did you get on with the Briskers?
I hate them for cold weather. The only glove I've had that leaves me with painful fingers. I think its because once wet, they stay wet and aren't windproof.
I really need a better glove for the cold.
Haven't actually got round to buying anything yet, and have barely got out on the bike anyway! If I get any cash for Christmas I'll probably go for the warmer version of the Briskers now the weather has turned.