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I ride either a V-Rod or LowRider, both have small windscreens but neither has any protection for my hands.
..and I tell myself that the bikes run so much better in cold dry air, that for the 1 hour,
45 mile commute to and from work, enduring temps as low as mid thirties, even upper 20's are worth it.
Best possible gloves are important. So far I haven't invested in electric gloves.
So I can recommend good cheaper, less effective alternatives for anybody else
who rides when it's cold and doesn't yet have electric gloves.
One pair that I think is surprisingly effective for their minimal thickness, and cost,
is a pair made of a material that is supposed to be "developed by NASA"
It has silvery filaments woven thru the material and is supposed to reflect a good bit of infrared warmth back toward your hands,
I think they work pretty much as advertized, they will fit under your regular gloves, and are a small and cheap package
@ $3.99 per pair, to carry with you in case you get caught by a quick change in the weather.
I can recommend the gloves, but the socks made of the same material are annoying and way too slippery.
http://www.carolwrightgifts.com/cwg...tail&seq_no=8&min_seq_no=304&SingleItem=38109
I bought a way oversized pair of inexpensive insulated gloves to accomodate these wool glove liners, these are the thickest,
tightest woven and most dense wool gloves you ever wore, Czech army surplus but brand new, 5 pairs for $13
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=371623
These are remarkably cheap insulated leather gauntlet gloves, considering the acceptable quality, and the ridiculous $11 cost.
Interesting feature, they have a zip closed compartment on the gauntlet cuff, in which they include a pair of rubber gloves,
but the IR reflective gloves above might fit as well.
That would offer great emergency warmth upgrades if needed.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Motorcyc...d-/-Insulated-Leather-Gloves/50780.html#write
..and I tell myself that the bikes run so much better in cold dry air, that for the 1 hour,
45 mile commute to and from work, enduring temps as low as mid thirties, even upper 20's are worth it.
Best possible gloves are important. So far I haven't invested in electric gloves.
So I can recommend good cheaper, less effective alternatives for anybody else
who rides when it's cold and doesn't yet have electric gloves.
One pair that I think is surprisingly effective for their minimal thickness, and cost,
is a pair made of a material that is supposed to be "developed by NASA"
It has silvery filaments woven thru the material and is supposed to reflect a good bit of infrared warmth back toward your hands,
I think they work pretty much as advertized, they will fit under your regular gloves, and are a small and cheap package
@ $3.99 per pair, to carry with you in case you get caught by a quick change in the weather.
I can recommend the gloves, but the socks made of the same material are annoying and way too slippery.
http://www.carolwrightgifts.com/cwg...tail&seq_no=8&min_seq_no=304&SingleItem=38109
I bought a way oversized pair of inexpensive insulated gloves to accomodate these wool glove liners, these are the thickest,
tightest woven and most dense wool gloves you ever wore, Czech army surplus but brand new, 5 pairs for $13
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=371623
These are remarkably cheap insulated leather gauntlet gloves, considering the acceptable quality, and the ridiculous $11 cost.
Interesting feature, they have a zip closed compartment on the gauntlet cuff, in which they include a pair of rubber gloves,
but the IR reflective gloves above might fit as well.
That would offer great emergency warmth upgrades if needed.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Motorcyc...d-/-Insulated-Leather-Gloves/50780.html#write
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