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momto3

(662 posts) Sat Dec 17, 2011, 06:36 PM Dec 2011

Cold weather riding. [View all]

Hello! I am a new poster to this forum and would like to get advice on riding in cold weather. I should preface this by saying that I live in central NC, so cold means down into the 30s generally at the worst.

I ride a BMW x-country. It is my "beginner" bike and I am hoping to move up to something a little more powerful soon. I am a fairly new rider, but have been commuting to work regularly and hate to give it up due to cold.

My main problem is with my hands. As soon as the temp reaches into the mid 40s, my fingers become frost bitten. I bought a pair of "cold weather" gloves and liners from Firstgear, but they still are not warm enough. What are my options, other than using heated gear?

Any ideas are appreciated!

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Cold weather riding. [View all] momto3 Dec 2011 OP

I made my own riding vest. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2011 #1

Thanks. momto3 Dec 2011 #3

Windguards will help. Slows or stops the wind. Gold Metal Flake Dec 2011 #2

I am going to look into wind guards. My bike does not have them now. momto3 Dec 2011 #4

If it's temporary just look for something universal and large. Gold Metal Flake Dec 2011 #5

Gerbings electric gloves... rfranklin Dec 2011 #6

I may have to break down and get heated gloves. momto3 Dec 2011 #7

I've heard it argued that you don't need heated pants and gloves if your core body temp is maintain lumberjack_jeff Dec 2011 #8

I have a vest and I can tell you it may not be enough... rfranklin Dec 2011 #9

In practice? Bullshit, LOL. Gold Metal Flake Dec 2011 #10

I avoid discomfort, so what do I know? lumberjack_jeff Dec 2011 #11

When selecting gloves edgineered Dec 2011 #12

Hand guards for less money. edgineered Dec 2011 #13