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Index Finger Mittens for Biking

I have a condition that affects circulation to my fingers and lately I've been wanting something warmer than gloves with liners for biking. The solution seems to be something called "index ...
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Can I engineer a heat suit for cold weather riding?

I'm asking more for my motorcycle, but I do have a MTB as well. Wondering if I can engineer a 'heat suit' - electric gloves, insoles and vest to make winter riding possible. If so, does anyone have ...
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How to make the gloves that I can get work in the rain and cold?

My convenient bike shop has no gloves. Amazon.com has very little highly rated gloves. Amazon.co.jp doesn't even list ones rated highly in US so I bought wind proof gloves (which weren't that warm in ...
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Is there a name for fingered (non-fingerless) gloves that have open parts for the back of the hand?

I couldn't find a picture sorry but I swear I've seen em before! I'm talking about gloves that have fingers but also vents/gaps at the back of the hand to let the sweat evaporate. Your fingers get ...
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How can I test gloves for long ride comfort?

Preface: for about 15 years I have used always the same pair of gloves, which worked as a charm. Since they started to show their age and that version is since long time no longer produced, I looked ...
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What are the benefits of cycling gloves? [duplicate]

So cycling gloves? I don't see how this can change my experience of riding bicycles. Someone please explain what benefits I get from them. Maybe I would buy some if the benefits are good enough.
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Best way to repair Neoprene gloves

I have a pair of Castelli Neoprene gloves. They are just over a year old and one of them has a tear up one of the gauntlet sleeves and various smaller holes on the thumb, fingers and the palm. All ...
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What to Look for In Gloves for Winter Commuting

We live in Buffalo, NY where winters are harsh. My husband rides early in the morning and afternoon about 6 miles each way. The temperature is often below freezing, especially early in the morning – ...
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Protective Gloves for bmx / trials

I'm just back from hospital! I was having fun in a skatepark with my trials bike, and something quite unfortunate happened. Basically, my thumb flexed the wrong way around. That won't stop me ...
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Gear to protect against hand injury in a crash

I commute to work a few miles on my bike in the city. Today someone walked out in front of me and I squeezed the brakes too hard and went over the handlebars. I suffered a mild elbow fracture ...
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Biking gloves with finger protection

I recently fell off a roof, lost quite a bit of skin from my elbow, which broke the fall, and that made me think: if I took a fall from my bike, how would I land? I would more than likely try to use ...
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Why Are The Fingers Attached On Some Cycling Gloves?

What is the purpose of the material connecting the fingers on some pairs of cycling gloves?
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Reusable gloves for bike repairs?

I'm looking to degrease/lube the chain, adjust disc brakes, clean, etc. at home, but don't want to get my hands dirty. (Zinger alert.) Are there any special re-usable gloves for this kind of bike ...
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Good Gloves to Prevent Ulnar Numbness

I recently noticed that towards the end of my 6.4 mile ride to and from work, my hand and arms began to numb. A friend recommended I try cycling gloves, so I purchased these from Amazon. They do ...
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Cycling gloves sizes

I am willing to buy some cycling gloves from an online store, but can't seem to find any details about the sizes. They range from S to XXL, but how do I know which best fits my hands? If it helps, I ...
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How to use Windstopper gloves most effectively?

The Cold hands due to cold/wind question had a number of good recommendations, including using gloves with Windstopper branded material. My ski gloves are worn out so I purchased this silk weight ...
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What gloves work well for winter riding?

I'm starting to plan ahead for winter riding, and gloves are definitely high on the list. What gloves work well for winter riding? Are cycling-specific gloves the way to go for a flat-bar bike with ...
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Should I use gloves or track mitts?

What are the differences between gloves and track mitts? (other than the obvious lack of covered fingers)
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What's the purpose of cycling gloves?

I haven't cycled for many years already and long ago when I was cycling I didn't pay much attention to equipment. Now I see that many cyclists wear a certain kind of gloves - that only cover the palm ...
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