+1 on the liner idea. On really cold days I use a light liner with a windproof nylon shell. The combination is very warm, and the option to take off just the shell on long climbs is nice. Smartwool liners are especially nice, though like all wool base layers not very durable. I use some OR shells that are pretty thin but have their own wicking liner. For me this combo works down to freezing, and up to 4 hours.

Just finished a ride starting a 1C and finishing at 0C with wet snow/rain mix. My fingers were still good, albeit a bit cool, with these Gore gloves. http://www.amazon.com/Gore-Power-Gloves-Black-Large/dp/B004QL7NZY/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1363387927&sr=8-12&keywords=gore+cycling+gloves. Not at all bulky, but do run a bit small. I'm liking 'em.

Agree on the wool liners. I use them from 35 degrees down.


I have multiple pairs of winter gloves. The best are the lobster claws from sugoi. Sugoi makes great winter gear. But, I also have several gloves of various weights-- and I pick the right glove for the expected temp. With the liners, my hands are never cold.

I'm a big fan of Defeet duragloves. The wool glove works alone for me to the low forties. Below that I slip them inside a pair of Assos lobster shell mittens and that takes me down as low as I care to go. If it's too cold for that combo it's a great day for the Kreitlers. The cotton Defeet gloves are great in the fifties and low sixties.

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So long, and thanks for all the fish.

I second Defeet, but it depends on your tolerance. I know some people who wear the Defeet + winter gloves on days I feel perfectly fine with just the Defeets. Personally, I like the Defeet w/ a windblocker (Gore) shell glove as I can take the shell glove when things warm up.

Have been using Assos early winter gloves s7 with the insulator glove L1 S7 down to -10 C. Nice and just warm enough.

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It doesn't get too cold down here but a couple days a year it drops into the 40s and I had to get some gloves. I picked up the LG Windtex Eco Flex II gloves. Block the wind and keep my hands at normal temps without getting too hot when it warms up. They would be great fall or mild winter gloves. Not suitable for below freezing winter though.

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Personal observation as a cyclist and ski/snowboarder - when I keep my head and neck warm that also helps LOTS toward keeping my feet and hands (and everything else) warm........came at the time I stopped wearing a stocking cap and started wearing a gator and hardshell helmet to snowboard........a very noticeable improvement in my comfort while still using the same gloves, footwear, outer coat, and layers......

I second tommasini. I can get away with thinner gloves by keeping my torso and head warm. If your torso gets cold it will basically draw heat away from your extremities. Keep it warm and your fingers and toes stay happy!

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My Lynskey R420 with Chorus 11

NEW Developments! If you are interested in a Weight Weenies kit please respond to the thread. I want to make the order happen before long.

Thanks for all of the feedback guys, this does help.

Condition wise, I need something into the 30's and high 20's that are dexterous enough that I can race in.