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FAQ: Things to know about winter cycling gloves
You'll find the usual range of wind- and waterproof fabrics on offer in the glove market, including Gore-Tex and other waterproof/breathable fabrics. Much as with jackets, windproof fabrics with water-resistant coatings are becoming more popular thanks to lower bulk and a softer feel. Gloves often have reinforced areas of heavier-duty fabric at key points – between thumb and forefinger, on the palm, at the fingertips.
This works well for dexterity. Most manufacturers have their own variant on ergonomically-designed padding, with pads positioned to align with common pressure points. Watch out for gloves designed for flat bars, though – different bits of your hands take the weight on drops and you can find that what would be a useful pad on flats becomes a slightly annoying lump on drops.Even if we're just looking at the UK, winter varies quite a lot.
The obvious disadvantage is that rain can get in, although most windproof gloves have a water-resistant coating that keeps rain at bay up to a point. A good choice for cold but dry days, and the naturally warm-handed will benefit from the better breathability.Waterproof gloves come with varying amounts of insulation, with that being a trade-off between warmth and bulk.
Two-part gloves are a great, versatile choice but if you're a warm-handed person then you may be paying for extra insulation that you'll rarely need.In previous editions of this article, lots of you have offered your tips and tricks for choosing the best winter cycling gloves and preventing numb hands on chilly rides. Here are some of the best:"No matter what sort of gloves you use, before you go out, give them 20 minutes on the radiator to warm up.
"They work really well in dealing with the curse of wet plus cold, which usually tests any gloves to the limit especially on a road ride. The waterproof outer has a one-piece breathable membrane which avoids the problem of the liner pulling out when you take the gloves off. The full system has four gloves, two outers and two liners. Unlike the lobster claws they still work with electronic shifting.
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