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 Good dexterity while wearing them. Too hot for autumn., November 13, 2007
By John T. (Astoria, Queens, New York City)
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Pros:
At a bit over $20 and free shipping with my Amazon Prime membership (or even with shipping) this is the best deal in winter cycling gloves. Finally, Amazon sells something for cycling that's got the quality we avid cyclists are looking for--and at a great price to boot.
Excellent dexterity--no problem working all those little shift levers, buttons on electronics, tools, keys, or even ripping open a Clif Bar. I have no doubt I can do road/trail side repairs without taking my gloves off as I had with gloves I previously owned.
FINALLY someone thought to put reflective piping on winter cycling gloves. It's bad enough nearly all winter cycling gear is black in color (like we want to be stealthy?) without forgetting to include those essential reflective materials on every item when they know we'll be riding in the dusk and dark with the shorter Winter days. Flashers on your bike just aren't enough to make you recognizable as a cyclist in the dark--you need to make the rider visible as well. I've noticed that when I signal with my hands while wearing these gloves, the response from drivers is far better than with my other--non-reflective--gloves. They even thought to put a reflective stripe on the forefinger (but not the middle-finger, hmmmm).
While I would go with 'lobster' gloves for warmth, these 'half lobster' hands allow for greater use of those two essential digits without sacrificing the necessary amount of insulation. Plenty warm (actually hot in a New York autumn).
The cuffs on these are the best I've seen. You can close them down right to the skin or over the cuffs of your jersey so they really lock out the cold. Most winter sports gloves come with knit cuffs that just don't cut it like these do.
Terry thumb and forefinger--something that's missing on most winter sports gloves--is great for wiping your lenses or nose.
Con (not really): Too hot if you're on the move in autumn. You generate so much heat riding a bike that it becomes a matter of cooling yourself down. I'll still need a lighter pair of full finger gloves for all but late autumn. On the other hand, I much rather be too hot than too cold. You can do something about being too hot, or just sweat it out, but once you're cold it's time to get indoors. In comparison to Pearl Izumi lobster gloves though, these are much better in this respect for cycling.
If you stop a lot--which I don't recommend in the cold--then these are fine for autumn, but if you're constantly on the move you might want to keep these in your jersey pocket until December and wear a lighter glove in the meantime.
BOTTOM LINE: Great deal on performance and function. Cheap, warm, functional, and not overinsulated such as--for comparison--the Pearl Izumi Cyclone Lobster or half-Lobster gloves. Having used both now, I'd say that even if Pearl Izumi could match the price, I would still choose these Bike Planet gloves.
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Good dexterity while wearing them. Too hot for autumn., November 13, 2007
By John T. (Astoria, Queens, New York City)
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Pros:
At a bit over $20 and free shipping with my Amazon Prime membership (or even with shipping) this is the best deal in winter cycling gloves. Finally, Amazon sells something for cycling that's got the quality we avid cyclists are looking for--and at a great price to boot.
Excellent dexterity--no problem working all those little shift levers, buttons on electronics, tools, keys, or even ripping open a Clif Bar. I have no doubt I can do road/trail side repairs without taking my gloves off as I had with gloves I previously owned.
FINALLY someone thought to put reflective piping on winter cycling gloves. It's bad enough nearly all winter cycling gear is black in color (like we want to be stealthy?) without forgetting to include those essential reflective materials on every item when they know we'll be riding in the dusk and dark with the shorter Winter days. Flashers on your bike just aren't enough to make you recognizable as a cyclist in the dark--you need to make the rider visible as well. I've noticed that when I signal with my hands while wearing these gloves, the response from drivers is far better than with my other--non-reflective--gloves. They even thought to put a reflective stripe on the forefinger (but not the middle-finger, hmmmm).
While I would go with 'lobster' gloves for warmth, these 'half lobster' hands allow for greater use of those two essential digits without sacrificing the necessary amount of insulation. Plenty warm (actually hot in a New York autumn).
The cuffs on these are the best I've seen. You can close them down right to the skin or over the cuffs of your jersey so they really lock out the cold. Most winter sports gloves come with knit cuffs that just don't cut it like these do.
Terry thumb and forefinger--something that's missing on most winter sports gloves--is great for wiping your lenses or nose.
Con (not really): Too hot if you're on the move in autumn. You generate so much heat riding a bike that it becomes a matter of cooling yourself down. I'll still need a lighter pair of full finger gloves for all but late autumn. On the other hand, I much rather be too hot than too cold. You can do something about being too hot, or just sweat it out, but once you're cold it's time to get indoors. In comparison to Pearl Izumi lobster gloves though, these are much better in this respect for cycling.
If you stop a lot--which I don't recommend in the cold--then these are fine for autumn, but if you're constantly on the move you might want to keep these in your jersey pocket until December and wear a lighter glove in the meantime.
BOTTOM LINE: Great deal on performance and function. Cheap, warm, functional, and not overinsulated such as--for comparison--the Pearl Izumi Cyclone Lobster or half-Lobster gloves. Having used both now, I'd say that even if Pearl Izumi could match the price, I would still choose these Bike Planet gloves.
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 Very warm, but don't turn them inside out, October 18, 2008
By Leo Dirac (Seattle, WA United States)
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These gloves are awesome once you get them on. They're cozy and warm. The four finger thing makes perfect sense -- it keeps your two smallest fingers warm together without sacrificing any utility. I feel like a crazy crab-clawed guy when I'm wearing them too.
But BE CAREFUL WHEN TAKING THEM OFF. There is a warm inner liner that is not attached to the outer shell. It's very easy to pull the fingers of the inner liner inside out. Once you've done this you can't put the gloves on until you straighten them out, which can be _extremely_ difficult. "How hard can it be to turn a glove the right way round? Trust me -- when there's a shell in the way, it gets tricky. I recommend chopsticks if you do find yourself in this bind. Last winter I left these on the shelf for about 6 weeks even though they would have been the perfect warm glove because I couldn't get them on!
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 Decent winter biking gloves, March 13, 2010
By B. Sippel (WI, USA)
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First, I'll start off by saying that I'm living in west central Wisconsin, and I have been biking about 3 miles round-trip to class almost every day this winter. I will also preface this by saying that I may have Raynaud's disease, which causes lack of blood flow in the extremities in cold weather, so basically any gloves that I have worn in <20 degree F weather have not kept my hands warm. That being said these are definitely the best ones I've owned for biking. I also have a pair of leather gloves and a pair of wool gloves/mittens that have 40 gram thinsulate lining. In comparison to those, the Planet Bike gloves are not as warm when you aren't moving, but once I'm riding the wind resistance of the Planet Bike gloves keeps my hands noticeably warmer. Despite this the gloves are not as water resistant as I was hoping for. Its been raining the last few days and the palm of the glove gets pretty wet quickly.
Here is a rough temperature breakdown of the gloves on my 1.5 mile rides
<0 degrees F - My hands go numb and freeze
0-15 degrees - hands still get really cold, just not as fast
15-20 degrees - the gloves keep my hands warm enough for that ride, I can still feel them when I get to class.
20-35 degrees - Gloves are perfect, my palms get a little sweaty but my fingers are warm enough
up to 45 degrees - the gloves are a little too warm but still useable
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 Numerous problems, January 6, 2009
By Nicholas M. Seetin (Alexandria, VA USA)
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I paid more than $25 for these gloves, so I am unfortunately going to have to make due with them. For those who are considering them, heed the follow SERIOUS drawbacks:
1. They will not keep your index fingers or thumbs warm in the low 20's, if you are traveling with any amount of speed.
2. Even while your fingers are cold, your palms will be sweaty, which will make the liner of the gloves extremely moist.
3. The liner is not completely removable, so the only way to dry it is to pull it out, reversing the fingers. If you do this, you will face 10-20 minutes of wrangling when you try to put the gloves back on, while you curse and end up using a twig, a pen or a chopstick to try and get the fingers of the liner back into their places. Even after doing this, it will probably feel like the liner material is "bunched up" and not completely arranged properly inside the outer shell of the glove.
I commute on my bike. These gloves have literally made me late on cold days when I simply could not get them on properly. They might be the most frustrating article of clothing I have ever owned.
They are, however, warmer than a regular set of non-cycling gloves. So there is that.
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good gloves, but.., December 3, 2008
By N. Paulovic (MD, USA)
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As with other reviewers, in found the lobsterness is an asset, but I found the index and middle fingers tight in design, which was just enough to affect circulation in the gloves; when i would sweat, thing fingers would be both wet and with poor circulation and would get cold enough to affect my grip on the handlebars. A removable lining would be great, as they stand, they take a bit longer to dry. if you slip your gloves off in the cold to do some work, you end up putting them back into damp, confined 'sheaths'..the velco also has a tendency to bite and induce pilling on the synthetic, 'spandex' like material that makes up much of the glove (especially the spacing fabric between the 'male' and 'female' pads of velcro at the wrist). some integrated palm padding would be good; as is, it's just thicker material, and not actual padding.
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Great, January 4, 2008
By Brian Lorenz (Phoenix, AZ)
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These gloves are great. I ride my bike every day even when it's 30 degrees and my fingers totally stay warm. In fact, if it's not cold enough my hands sweat. The grips are fantastic! Definetly worth the money.
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Best price, great product, March 9, 2010
By Slooow Foot (Greenville, WI)
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I did a lot of research and found most winter gloves to be in the $70 range. I have had these for a month, they are exceptional. Great fit, keep warm, and great price.
Only downfall I have is that they take a good 2 days to dry out, depending on how wet they get. Keep them over a vent for the next day's ride and you will be fine.
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Does not deliver, January 22, 2010
By sc (nyc)
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These are adequate for the fall but I bought these with the intention of using them in the winter <35 degrees but they do not work. The tips of the fingers are freezing numb by the time i get to work, and my commute takes about 30 minutes. The gloves are also poorly designed the inner layer is extremely difficult to place back after you pull them out of the shell. I think the best thing to do is to get a pair wind proof goretex gloves shell and a layer like polartec.
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Pretty good gloves, December 5, 2010
By E. West
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These gloves are pretty decent winter gloves. At temperatures over 40 degrees F, they are a little too warm and my hands get pretty sweaty. However, below 30 degrees, my fingers start to get cold... I think they're warm enough, it's just that when it's that cold, if you ride for a while, your hands are going to get cold. It helps if I keep blood flowing to my fingers by spinning my arms in a circle every once a while (so centripetal force pulls the blood out to the finger tips).
One complaint: I don't think the fingers are grippy enough, especially if you ride a road bike and usually have your hands on the brake hoods. If I have to brake hard, I feel like my fingers are gonna slip off the brake levers. These are the only bike gloves I have, so I have nothing to compare them to, but I know that I feel much more confident in my braking when I have no gloves on at all. If you ride a mountain bike, you should be fine because your fingers wrap more around mtn bike brakes than on a road bike. Road bike breaks require a lot of grip in the tips of the fingers, and these could use a little more.
Another minor complaint: I don't know what it is about these gloves, but I feel like they make my hands more sore than without gloves. Not like a chafing sore, but a muscular kind of sore. I think I must hold the handlebars differently or distribute my weight poorly when I ride with these gloves, but it is definitely noticeable.
Other users complain about the lining making these hard to take off and put on. I see where they are coming from, but I am careful when I take them off, I don't have to struggle very much to put them on. When I need to quickly take off a glove (to pull something out of my pocket for instance), it can definitely be a pain. I also wish the cuffs were just a bit longer (or maybe wider?) so that it would be easier to tuck my jacket sleeves into the cuffs.
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not suggested for those who run cold, December 3, 2010
By JesusFish&Chips (Reno)
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A friend of mine has the opinion there are two types of people: those who run hot and those who run cold. The guy who posted a picture standing in a temperature of 0 degrees? He must run hot. I've worn these gloves during several of my 20min rides to work and my fingers start going numb in any temps below 30F. I guess I run cold.
I was going to return them but decided to keep for the warmer rides home and for fall/spring since they do allow decent dexterity and are otherwise well constructed, although complaints about the inner liner have some merit.
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Borealis winter gloves, March 6, 2010
By T. Harris (San Buenaventura, CA)
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These are great gloves, with a few, minor caveats. I live on the California coast near Santa Barbara and my commutes are usually 6 miles or less on fairly flat roads. Temperatures on the coldest days are in high 30"s to low 40's. The gloves are plenty warm for those distances and temps and that terrain. If there were steeper terrain, or warmer temp. or longer distances, I think the gloves might be too warm, causing sweaty hands. In that case, I would remove the inner liner and replace it with a thin cotton glove, as recommended in other reviews. The hassle is a small price to pay for essentially having gloves that cover a huge range of temps. The buttons for my Blackburn Flea head and tail light are somewhat difficult to operate with the gloves. No big deal there. I also like the way Planet Bike operates their business. Ride on.
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Learn how to take them off?, December 19, 2011
By H.E. Pennypacker (Portland, OR USA)
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I read the review about them being too warm for a lot of situations and also the review that the inner glove can get easily turned inside out.
When I first put these on I thought they were like gloves I had before, i.e. the inner glove was partially sewn into the outer glove, so inseparable. Took my hand out and tried to put them back on. No way that was going to happen, the inner liner was completely inside out and totally resistant to being put back in its proper place!
Then I realized the inner glove and the outer glove are two separate pieces. Problem solved. When pulling off the glove, first pull of the outer section. Then pull off the inner glove. No problemo, they are simply two separable pieces.
The weather a bit too warm for both sections? Then just put on the outer glove. On a very cold day, put them both on.
Problems solved and for the money, I am a happy camper.
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Not warm enough for Chicago winters and size up, December 9, 2011
By James (Chicago, IL USA)
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I usually wear a pair of wool gloves to about 40 degrees before my hands get too cold. So I decided to give these a try for the winter commute.
At $20 for the X-L these are a steal. I got the 2010 version, which has a sewn in liner with the problem of going inside-out that others have discussed. This was fixed in the 2011 version.
These gloves are sized small. I'm usually a large in mountain hardware/smart wool gloves. At X-L these just about fit without any room to spare. Unfortunately this makes it difficult to wear a liner comfortably. I should have gotten XX-L.
On their own, they keep my hands warm to about 32 degrees which is not much greater than my wool gloves. In addition, my hands sweat like crazy in these.
I have tried wearing a liner with them into the low/mid 20s, which helps. But my finger tips become ice blocks near the end of my commute (1.5 miles).
Overall, I'm disappointed in the ability of these gloves to keep my hands warm and will keep searching.
Update (2012-Jan):
I've changed my mind about these. I've found that coupled with a pair of large Smartwool Liner gloves, they work really well. So far this winter, I've kept warm into the teens. I haven't yet tried them out in rain though.
http://www.amazon.com/Smartwool-Liner-Glove-Black-M/dp/B002SUE1KU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1326693060&sr=8-2
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Nice pair of gloves, February 4, 2011
By Moses Rodriguez
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I bought these cycling gloves for the purpose of using them while riding my scooter in cold weather. I knew going in that this wasn't how these gloves were intended to be used. There is a difference in going the speed on a pedal driven bike and a 161cc scooter. But I have to tell you that they performed well in 37 degree weather, riding the 12 mile trek to my job. My speeds ranged from 30mph to about 60mph (for approx. 2 miles) and the total time was a little over 30 minutes.
My hands were cold by the time I got to work, but not so cold that it was dangerous to my digits. I have two other pair of winter gloves, these are the best of them all. The rubber on the fingertips and the fact that they are not very thick give me better control and feel. In comparison with my other winter riding gloves I have better dexterity for handling smaller objects.
One drawback is that my left glove fits a little tighter than my right glove does... now that may be an issue with my body and not the fault of the gloves themselves. The other wish I have for these gloves is that for longer wrists or a band so that I could tuck them further into my sleeves of my jacket.
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 Not for Winter!, February 2, 2011
By krocko1 (Germany)
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Yes as stated they do work well in the fall. but as for anything below 40F with wind. they just don't cut it. There's always wind here in germany when I ride in the winter which makes these gloves unusable until the weather warms a bit! I read the other reviews and thats why I bought these gloves. I was even sucked in by the pics lol! they are pretty though. Anyways look for somthing warmer if you can!
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Pros outweigh the cons, January 9, 2011
By D. Watson (Washington, NC, US)
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I have found that these gloves perform most excellently for my morning commute (6.7 mi.) to work. I worn these guys down into the low teens (in Denver) and they've kept my digits happy. I have few doubts about lower temps given their performance here. Sweaty palms, you bet. They probably could've gone more breathable there but, even in the teens, no matter what I wear I always work up a sweat in other places as well. I've had enough of the painfully frozen fingers prior to this glove that I am just happy it does that part well. They don't dry out easy but I find that if I place them on my small floor fan and allow them to be exposed to that air movement that they dry out just fine in an hour or so. Do be careful when doffing as the inner liner does like to come out with the fingers, I've been mindful of this and haven't had to undergo the apparently excruciating (as per some reviewers) process of re stuffing them into place. Construction-wise they seem to be built very well and the design is well thought out with the softer cloth on the pointer and thumb for wiping sweat, snot, what-have-you away. If you keep your fingers from reaching all the way to the end of the exterior fabric they will stay warm, otherwise if lodged all the way in they can become cold. Simple trial and error. Leave loose wind blocker fabric at the tips of the pointer, middle finger and thumb and you'll be toasty. Happy Riding!
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Flexible, comfortable, and very warm., October 30, 2010
By DaveO (Silverdale, WA USA)
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These gloves will keep my hands quite warm this winter in our moderate Puget Sound weather. They're very comfortable and allow easy, non-slip, secure hand and finger control.
About the concerns with the lining turning inside out and being difficult to get back into place: I've found that by simply giving each glove finger tip a quick pinch and pull frees all fingers from the lining, and the lining stays put. It only takes a few seconds. I do that with all of my bike gloves - and I think I own two of every kind ever invented. Turning them inside out to remove them gets them off your hands quickly, but you're always stuck standing there a while getting the gloves back to normal. I even wiggle my fingerless gloves off that way now. It's easier in the long run, for me, anyway.
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Good warm gloves, but the liner comes out, August 10, 2010
By Ed
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They are very nice and comfortable, and kept my fingers in good shape all the way through the New England winter, but the inner lining comes out of the outer lining in the wash or if you remove them too quickly and it's very hard to get back in.
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Pretty much as other reviewers said., January 19, 2010
By Amelia Bedelia
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These gloves are warm, but don't breathe very well. The cuff going up the wrist is nice. Reflective striping nice too, as is the fact that the index and pinkie finger are bundled together for warmth. I rode to school is 30-degree weather and was plenty warm, but my hands did start to sweat after about 20 minutes. Wearing them for another 20 would have soaked the glove.
My only real problem though is that I am a woman and the size small is clearly too big for me. There is about 1/2" of space at the fingertips and I don't have particularly small hands. I would probably buy this glove again, but only if they came in a smaller size/fit for women. I will definitely still use them though.
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Sort of OK, December 13, 2009
By Jarvis Jones (Albuquerque, NM)
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I would give it 2.5 if I could.
They keep your hands warmer than if they were bare. That's it.
The lining has already torn on the left pinkie finger as well as the right index finger. Annoying. My sewing kit can fix this.
Mine turned when they went in the wash (also giving a better fit).
HOW TO TURN THEM INSIDE OUT: Pull them all the way out until they're dry or whatever you wanted. Actually It's important that they dry out entirely to reduce friction. Push the fingers back in until they are inside the main "body" of the hand. Put your fingers in. Then, grab the collar of the glove with your free hand whilst simultaneously slowly and gently pushing in all the fingers into their correct place.
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Good with mods, November 10, 2009
By Gary Macarthur
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These are a value priced glove. Unfortunately I have to get another pair as the leather somehow has ripped.
Mods you should make:
Pull them inside out and remove the plastic layer. Yes this is the wind proof stuff, but it's the consistency of a shopping bag and does not breath, hence the build up of moisture. With the plastic removed pickup some thin glove liners, and you have a good winter glove.
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Great Gloves - very warm, November 9, 2009
By Mark Hughes (Fort Collins, CO USA)
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I recently purchased these gloves and am very satisfied. They do keep your hands warm on morning rides but I have yet to test them in the deep winter cold. The fit is nice but be warned - I think you would need to take them off for any roadside bike repair. I also can't speak to thier durability but they do seem well constructed.
I'll have to update this review following a full winter of bike rides
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Where's the padding?, October 2, 2009
By AcornMan (Denver, CO)
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The pros: These gloves are very soft and comfortable. I really like the cuff that extends so far up my wrist. I can easily tuck it under the sleeve of my cycling jacket to keep my wrists warm, even when I'm stretched all the way out with my hands down in the drops. They are very warm. In fact, they are too warm for temperatures in the mid-30s, because my hands get very sweaty riding in that temperature range.
The cons: There's no padding!!! And I mean absolutely none!!! Perhaps Planet Bike is just assuming that thicker gloves eliminate the need for padding in the palms, but they're not THAT thick. I found myself shifting my hands around to different positions on my handlebars much more often than usual trying to relieve pressure on my palms. This is by far my biggest disappointment. Like other reviewers, I also felt that the index and middle fingers are a bit too tight despite the fact that I have very skinny fingers. As a result, those two fingers get uncomfortably cold while the rest of my hand sweats profusely. When I took these gloves off after riding for an hour in mid-30s temps the inside was soaked with sweat, and I had even sweat through them a little bit.
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Planet Bike Borealis, March 13, 2009
By Bill (Phoenix, AZ)
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Keep my fingers warmer than others I've bought that advertised they were winter gloves. However, they could breath better. The lining gets wet. Overall, pretty good. Of the four pairs of gloves I have, these are the best.
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Great Winter Glove...Great Price, March 4, 2009
By Wren (U.S.A.)
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I could not ask for a better winter and cold weather bike glove. These are extremely comfortable, have the flexibility I want and wear very well. They are easy to get on and off. The grip is absolutely great. I would not advise wearing these in even mild warm weather though as your hands will sweat. The liners work quite well and if you have any difficulty with them, a stick works just fine putting them back into place. The price of these gloves is great...you are getting a lot of glove for relatively little money.
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Great at the right temp, February 18, 2009
By Spirdawgg
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I bought these for cold weather riding (commuting) in South Dakota. I found that wearing these gloves at temps over 40F isn't a good idea as they do NOT breath well so my hands would sweat and soak the gloves. This normally wouldn't be a big deal but since I needed the gloves the next day, I had to buy a glove dryer to get them dry fast enough to use. Just letting them sit on the counter would take 3-4 days to dry out (again, they don't breath at all). Between the temps of 20F-40F however, they are the perfect glove. Hands might be a little chilly to start the ride but by the time my blood is flowing from the ride, they worked great. Either way, I still use the glove dryer to keep them moisture-free (yes, I have a glove dryer at work and at home). If you plan to ride regularly at temps below 20F, I'd keep looking...they aren't warm enough for that.
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Great gloves, December 21, 2008
By Red Reader (The Rez, NM USA)
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These are great gloves, warm and comfortable. Gave them a 4 instead of a 5 because if you have very small hands even with the small size the finger tips seem a bit too long, though not unmanageable.
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Just don't expect miracles, December 2, 2008
By golden_ (Colorado)
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These gloves work very well biking in a narrow temperature range of 25F to 40F. Below 25 degrees my thumb and forefingers stay cold, and above 35-40 degrees my hands get too warm and start sweating. That said, these are top quality gloves, and I still love them. I especially like the "lobster claw" design which keeps the 4th and 5th fingers warm together, even below 25F while the other fingers are freezing. I should qualify everything I wrote by saying that I have poor circulation and a tendency to cold hands and feet.
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Great gloves from Planet Bike, November 29, 2008
By Scott E. Kesser (Chicago, IL United States)
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I probably should have gone with the mediums as the larges are just that. This one is my fault as I have an in between hand size. The insulation could be a little more heavy duty for winter riding but since they don't breath that well it should be OK. The lining on the two finger section is a little awkward but otherwise these are high quality gloves at an excellent price.
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Nice gloves!, January 28, 2010
By M. Perry (Indianapolis, IN)
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I ordered these gloves to allow me to reach my brakes when I cycle in cold weather. However, I also found them so comfy to wear that I also where them for evening winter walks and dog-walking duties. They are warmer than my bulkier ski gloves and allow me greater dexterity than my mittens. Of course, they are great on the bike allowing me to operate the brake levers easily without bulk or overheating. I'm very happy with this purchase!
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Planet Bike Borealis Fall/Winter Full Finger Gloves, December 26, 2007
By Anthony & Amanda (Portland, Maine)
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The gloves are fantastic, but I ordered the gloves on December 8th for a Christmas present, and they did not arrive until the 26th ... obviously too late for Christmas. Also - the tracking number did not work, it kept saying, "Carrier notified to pick up package" until after it had been delivered... so I had no idea what the status was. Overall - love the gloves, and I'm not really sure if I would buy from them again... I certainly would NEVER make a purchase that I needed by a certain date (i.e. a present), as they don't seem to be very organized.
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Not worth the money, October 1, 2011
By ytsejam
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The gloves are overpriced for their temperature range. My fingers get numb if the temperature
is in 30s. Protection wise it is not better than my $8 Burlington coat factory gloves.
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BikeSomeWhere Co. sells shady version of this Glove, October 13, 2011
By Rusty the dog (Nepal)
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I love these PB Borealis gloves, actually. But I recently bought a pair from BikeSomeWhere Storefront on Amazon and the glove was made of a strange foamy material, not to Planet Bike standards. The material that covers the top of the hand has large pores, but the real Borealis glove has a tight-knit material. The palm of the hand is like spray-on foam, but the real Borealis glove has a leather/suede palm. My husband and I each got a pair from Amazon (sold by different companies), but the size large from the BikeSomeWhere Storefront is questionable. Don't buy these gloves from the BikeSomeWhere Storefront company.
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Good for cool days. Not for freezing days., January 3, 2012
By Charlie T (Maryland)
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In my opinion, these are decent riding gloves for the 40 to 55 degree Fahrenheit range.
I wore them Today on a 30 degree day (that feels like 18) and my hands were too cold.
These use Velcro to tighten around the wrist, and I am not crazy about that. The Velcro (if not perfectly positioned) will mark up/increase the wear and tear on the wrist area and any of your other Lycra garments that it comes into contact with. Having to make sure none of my garments are in contact with the Velcro is a pain.
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Clunky, not warm when it counts, January 3, 2012
By Joe Sak
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Okay, so the liners were awesome for all of Autumn, and the big clunky ninja turtles hands were great when the temperature dipped to 30/20s. But below 20? Forget about it! And don't bother putting them on until you've done every possible thing you can think to do with your fingers: snap your bike helmet on, snap your backpack on, lock your door with your keys, etc... really hard to do with the big gloves on. I'll be shopping for a warmer pair that hopefully allows more mobility.
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snuggly, December 28, 2011
By biko
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Received a pair of these cloves for Christmas. They are great, keep hands warm and dry. I would suggest ordering a size up from what you think you need. They seem to run a bit on the small side.
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A good product and good service, December 28, 2011
By Kathy Nelson
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These gloves, a present for my son in Fort Collins, were too small for him in the "large" size I ordered. The seller sent information for returning the gloves immediately, and replaced them with "extra large" quickly. The gloves are comfortable and warm enough.
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Great biking gloves, December 7, 2011
By M. Cvetanovic
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I commute on my bike daily and those gloves are really great for temp down to 40F. However at about 35F they get to be too chilly-although I do ride 6.5 miles and maybe on short runs they would still be fine. Apart from that they are all you want in bike gloves=-they look and fell great, can get you through 35 min ride in rain without feeling wet and cold, have good grip and reflective tape and coloring make them really safe for riding in the night. Definitely great buy!
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Toasty down to single digits, December 6, 2011
By Donna G.
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This glove is really quite phenomenal. The half-lobster is a great idea as I never have to worry about my pinky getting cold first anymore. I removed the fleece liner and use them with a technical liner which makes the whole setup a little slimmer and even warmer. I highly recommend them for anyone serious about cycle commuting this winter.
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very warm!, December 5, 2011
By bekee (madison, wi)
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these gloves are way warmer than a more expensive pair of pearl izumi's rated for the same temperature. i like that they can be worn with or without the liner (or just the liner itself). these have kept my hands warm so far this biking season. we haven't had temps below freezing yet, but i'm not worried.
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Not Waterproof, December 2, 2011
By heyjudeseattle (Seattle, WA United States)
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Pros
+ Good fit
+ Good exterior grip
+ Good interior comfot
+ Four finger design is a good balance of warmth and control
Cons
- Lack of water proofing pretty much defeats the purpose of warm all-weather biking glove
If by some chance, you're in a place that's cold but never wet, these might be a good option. If you're exposed to snow or rain, these gloves appear useless. I returned them and exchanged for the slightly less versatile but waterproofSugoi Firewall Z Glove.
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Warm Gloves!, November 28, 2011
By Jon
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These gloves are comfortable, fit well, and are extremely warm! Great fit especially around the wrists for keeping in the warmth. The only reason I gave these gloves 4 stars was because my hands sweat a lot in them (I've worn them down to about 35 degrees and they've sweat every time), and it takes hours for the sweat to dry out of them. I don't even know if it's possible to have a warm glove that doesn't make you sweat badly or for them to dry out quicker but for me that is what would give them 5 stars.
Overall I'm extremely happy with the gloves and they do the most important thing which is keeping my hands warm when it's cold. I will probably be wearing these down to about 20 degrees Fahrenheit and don't ever see my hands getting cold.
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Good gloves for the money, November 21, 2011
By Pete Grizzles
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I ordered these gloves to use while commuting by bicycle in Kansas City MO. So far, in temperatures down to 25 F they have been great. Fit nice and snug, but don't inhibit movement too much. Fingers have stayed pretty toasty up to this point. We'll see if they can handle the rest of a midwest winter.
As other reviewers have stated, it seems the inside liner COULD come out if you're not careful removing the gloves. But as long as you're pulling them off by the fingers and NOT the cuffs, you should be fine.
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Winter biking gloves, May 12, 2011
By Stevan Robinson (Des Moines)
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Great gloves!! I live in Iowa and the winters are cooooold! I rode all winter long with no problems. Some of the wind chills were down there and my hands would sweat sometimes. Again, great gloves.
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Both Hot and Cold, February 18, 2011
By M Clausen
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I like the design and feel of these gloves, but I find the performance frustrating. I find my hands sweating in the gloves while my fingers are still cold. It may just be my bad circulation in my advanced age of 53. I do not find them warm enough for sub-20F conditions on a bike. Above 40 they are too warm.
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Extra toasty hands!, January 8, 2011
By Jack P. Kennedy
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I've got 4 different pairs of gloves to wear on cold rides. When it gets really cold (below 20 degrees fahrenheit) I exclusively wear these gloves. They are very well insulated and keep out the wind. I just finished a ride in 22 degree weather with 2" of snow and a wind chill of 10 degrees, my hands were comfortable the entire time. Get these gloves if you like warm hands. P.S. You also get to look like a weird crab person, an added bonus to elicit stares in your local coffee shop.
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great biking gloves, January 5, 2011
By Fresh Bostonian
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Great gloves! Reasons why:
1) Fits my hands perfectly, allows me to handle my key ring, get stuff from my book bag, etc, with the gloves ON, so I never have to take them off while I am outside.
2) "useless fingers" are bundled for warmth, and "useful fingers" are left individually so they can be useful.
3) Have used them on a bike down to 20 F weather, and they keep my hands warm.
4) The back of the thumb and index finger have a soft fleece thing that is excellent for wiping your lens or nose without any irritation.
5) The price point is wonderful.
I cannot think of a bad thing to say about these gloves.
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Great for my winter cycling needs, January 5, 2011
By Rocksteady (Minneapolis, MN USA)
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I have been using these gloves for about a month, cycling around downtown Minneapolis, MN in December and January. Temperatures have been between 0-20F most of the time, often with below zero windchill, and these gloves have always kept my hands toasty. My commute is only 1.6 miles each way, which takes me about 10-15 minutes with good road conditions (it depends a lot on traffic and stoplights), or 20-25 in a blizzard. I get the feeling that my hands could stay warm for much longer than that with these gloves on.
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Sizing charts lie, January 3, 2011
By mariah dorsey
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I was very careful when measuring for these gloves. the cart told me to buy a medium but it was about a centimeter to large making it impossible to work with my finger. on the up side the fabric is warm and flexible.
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Winter biking gloves, January 3, 2011
By satonas
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I love these gloves. Have been working perfectly and keep my hands warm while riding. They shipped super fast and the price was right. Planet Bike Borealis Fall/Winter Full Finger
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Excellent cool weather gloves, December 29, 2010
By gifford scott (nc)
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Had a chance to try out these gloves for a 1 hour ride today, and they are impressive. In low 40s temps, bright sun and moderate effort on level terrain, I found my hands actually sweating a bit w/these gloves. They are very comfortable, and their 'lobster claw' grouping of the pinkie and ring finger works very well - one thing to be aware of, when you put them on for the first time, is that the inner lining actually has 5 individual 'fingers', and it is only the outer shell that lumps the pinkie and ring fingers together. Also, repeating what at least one other reviewer mentioned, they do seem to run a little large - I often need XL gloves, but for these gloves, the L size fit perfectly.
Well-designed and well-built - highly recommended.
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Good fall glove, not warm enough for winter riding, December 29, 2010
By A. Popovich (Lemont, PA USA)
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In my opinion, these gloves really aren't warm enough for winter riding, but let me first give you a little background information: I generally have cold hands/feet, and I last used these gloves during my 1/2 hour commute through downtown Boston and Cambridge. It was after dusk, and the weather was probably around 25*F. By mid-ride, the tips of my fingers were so cold that they became unbearably painful. The gloves fit as they should, with a little bit of room so as to create an air pocket, so I can only conclude that I simply need something warmer for winter riding.
That being said, these gloves worked well in the late fall, before the temperatures dropped below freezing. They were too warm for early fall riding though, and in my (read: female) opinion, they're a little too bulky for that part of the season. There are other, slimmer, and more wind-proof options out there that do the job just as well.
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Warm, but saggy fit, December 26, 2010
By quinn_in_beijing (Beijing, China)
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These gloves are quite warm. In fact, I have found they are too warm to wear above 35 degrees F and make my hands sweat. The cut is generous bordering on a little saggy. Glove liners are highly recommended not only because they add even more warmth, but also because as on reviewer pointed out, the inner glove is not stitched into the shell, so if you're not careful taking off the gloves, moist hands will turn the gloves' liners inside-out. Overall, they do the job of keeping my hands warm with reasonable grip at a reasonable cost. Have not used these gloves in rainy weather, but they do not seem to be very water-resistant. Improvements would be a better that would allow more dexterity when working zippers and buckles, as well as anchoring the gloves' liners more securely.
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Trap moisture, December 24, 2010
By hong
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For a short ride (~20 minutes) above -10C, this glove is definitely warm enough. However, it traps hand moisture. There is once I had a 4 hours ride with this glove. The next day I find the interior of this glove wet (relative humidity =30%).
After a long ride with this glove I have to flip the interior over to let the moisture go.
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Don't waste your money, December 19, 2010
By Generally Happy Buyer
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While touted to be very warm these gloves are not. After 30-45min mountain bike rides in 25-30F temps, my fingers were cold, with fingertips numb! Also, once hands get a little sweaty the gloves adhere making them hard to take off or put on. These are not good winter bike gloves! If I could send them back I would, but have used them once so I'll have to eat the loss. I'll look for something better.
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Extra warm, December 18, 2010
By Gerard1020
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so happy I got these, no more numb fingers in the cold trail riding...keeps you warm but soon your hands will be sweating, could be just normal after the effort once you get into some minutos of trail riding...or the thick layer of fleece and outside shell...they feel they are made to protect,...I carry my regular gloves as well, so i change them in the middle of the ride and not finish with soaking gloves.
Overall, they work for my purpose, my hands are kept warm until i need to take off some layers of clothing.
Maybe more advance and expensive gloves could give a better performance, i dont know if im ready to put more money on gloves. give them a try.
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Wonderful Gloves, December 9, 2010
By J. Ousley (Kentucky, USA)
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Pros:
-Incredibly Durable.
-Incredibly Warm.
-The ring and pinky finger being wrapped together is actually very nice.
-Very thick gloves, however they are easy to be nimble in them once you become used to the material.
-Good design of glove.
Cons:
-Kind of expensive.
-Wish I had a little more grip on the fingers, never was a problem while biking though.
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Good Choice, December 9, 2010
By kup
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These gloves do run larger than expected, they are great for warmth, and being water proof. The larger size is the reason for my four star rating, however I will not be exchanging them due to the larger fit.
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Toasty, December 3, 2010
By jmt (New Hampshire)
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Love 'em. I'm not the biggest guy around, but finding gloves that will fit is often a problem for me. The XXL is big enough & the fingers are long enough. Plus, they keep my hands are toasty warm. My only complaint is that there is is none of the palm padding ordinarily found in cycling gloves. I'm 6' tall male, size 12 feet.
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Mostly excellent, November 18, 2010
By Dedalus
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I agree with the majority of the reviewers who have praised these gloves. They keep your hands very warm and i haven't experienced any grip problems. I bought the large which are actually slightly too big for my hands and this has cause some dexterity issues but I doubt medium would have been large enough. The only real drawback has already been pointed out by others, which is the lining is not attached and so it can want to come out of the glove along with your hand. If you are careful and take it off finger by finger this isn't a problem but it's still an annoyance.
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Great gloves, unless you have a large thumb., November 15, 2010
By Steven Winslow (Salem, OR USA)
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I like everything about these gloves except for the thumb size. They keep my hands warm while riding in close to freezing temperatures. I still have full finite control over my shifter and brakes. I can even adjust the volume on my iPhone. However the thumb has an elastic band in it that constricts the digit just above the first knuckle. The gloves are sized correctly for every other aspect, there just seems to be this bizarre tight spot in the thumb that almost cuts of circulation to the thumb. Great gloves, just not fantastic. Good enough that I'll probably cut that piece of the thumb so I don't waste $30.
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Warm bicyclinggloves, November 15, 2010
By George D. Akin (APO, AP USA)
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These are wonderfully warm. I ride primarily along a river and in the late fall and winter, it is quite windy. These gloves do the job. Recommended.
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I should be giving these one star..., November 11, 2010
By heyitsden-nay
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But I agree with the other 2 star reviews. I've use these ONCE (once is enough, as they are at the peak of their condition, and they don't function correctly). I also bike to work, and its about a 4.5 mile bike each way. It was ~25 degrees out this morning, and i figured I'd go to these, my "winter" gloves from my thinner fall gloves.
Halfway through my ride, my wrists and hands were getting sweaty, while my middle finger, index finger, and thumb were all halfway to numb. They are certainly not windproof, and judging by the look of the material (this is not confirmed, as it wasn't raining this morning) they wouldn't be very waterproof either (there is plenty of felt-y material on the gloves).
Do not buy; they wouldn't be useful in any temperature condition, since at 25 degrees, the hands are too hot (which would remain the same for any temperature above this) and the fingers are too cold (which would be true for any temperature below this).
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100% happy with these, November 8, 2010
By Buster
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Love love loooove these gloves!
After reading the reviews I wasn't sure quite what to expect but I couldn't be happier. I got these both for bicycling and for on my 49-cc scooter and they are up to the task. The fit is snug enough that I have good responsiveness in my hands and the shell is thick enough to keep my hands nicely warm. The inner lining is soft and welcoming. In my area it doesn't usually get below the 40s in the winter, and this thickness is fine for these temps. Even in the 50s I was expecting to be too hot based on what others say, but that's not the case; I was just fine. I like the concept of grouping the last two fingers and it's not uncomfortable and increases the warmth. Only issue is it may take a while to dry these if you get caught in the rain.
I'm looking forward to wearing these through the winter and into the spring.
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As good as expected, October 31, 2010
By BG (Emerson, NJ USA)
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What to say when the product meets the expectation. Fits and feels right. Smart design, comfortable and @ a good price. I will use them extensively this winter and only time will tell.
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Nice and toasty for cold mornings., November 9, 2009
By B. Jones (Fort Collins, CO United States)
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These gloves are really nice. They cut the wind and really keep my hands warm. I think I'll even use them for skiing this winter! Having the two smallest fingers bundled together is a nice stroke--keeps them warm, but keeps the other fingers free for bike tasks. My only concern is that, when I perspire during my morning commute, the gloves don't dry out during the day. But besides that, excellent!
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Very warm, well designed, November 24, 2008
By Ruffiano (Arlington, VA)
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I thought I would have a problem with the "four-finger" type design, but ti actually works very well for biking. They do a fantastic job of keeping my hands warm, and I've found myself wearing them off the bike too. I havn't run into an issue with them being too warm either.
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Very Comfortable, May 21, 2008
By JEB (Rochester, NY United States)
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These gloves are very comfortable and work well for me below freezing to above 50 degrees(F).
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wind resistant, January 12, 2011
By ;u;u
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bought these for my son who rides a bike in philly. Was surprised that they kept his hands warm and wind resistant..
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I like these so much that I bought a second pair., December 10, 2010
By Robert Sanges (Massachusetts, USA)
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I cycle in the winter in New England. These gloves work well for me. Nothing is going to keep your fingers perfectly warm in the extreme cold, but these do an excellent job. On the coldest rides I stick in a couple of chemical toe warmers.
I like that the ring and pinky fingers are together. That helps for warmth. I've seen similar gloves that also group the index and middle fingers together. I don't think those would work as well with road STI brifters.
These have no extra padding other than what the insulation provides, but that is fine with me.
I bought a second pair so they can have a day to dry out between uses. The materials are all man-made, which is good in my opinion. I have run these through the washer and dryer at least 6 times without any ill effects.
I wish they had more reflective material. As it is, they only have one thin bar of reflective piping.
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Not for Winter---Maybe for Fall weather, December 9, 2010
By Duderino
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Gloves do not keep out the wind-chill at all. They say they are for the winter/fall and are supposed to be windproof/weatherproof
I'm sure they work great in the fall (50-60ish degrees) but in the winter they fail miserably.
If you are wearing good glove liners, I'm sure that would work just fine with these, but come on, we are living the future here and we still can't get a pair of gloves that actually keep your hands warm despite the temperature outside?
I used them once, hand was frozen within 2 miles of use, against wind on a 30- degree evening. I commute to and from work on a bike, it's a 3 mile ride each way, I shouldn't have freezing hands in that short amount of time.
I returned them and bought another pair that hopefully will do the trick.
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just what I needed, December 2, 2010
By Genia Simpson (Pittsburgh, PA USA)
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You could pay twice as much for Pearl Izumi Lobster gloves, but these will totally satisfy the winter exercising folk (I have a friend who bought the former and those are really nice gloves, but I bought these, and I *love* mine; so, why pay more?). With this type of glove (i.e. with a built-in liner), you do have to sort of pinch both layers at the finger tips when pulling them off (especially if your hands are sweaty--yes, sweaty in the winter!); and, the velcro strap will snag on your shirts, so I simply set the strap to perfectly attach to itself (i.e. no exposed velcro) and never undo the strap, but neither of these cons are exclusive to this glove, just noteworthy. Also, Planet Bike itself has awesome customer support (e.g. if the glove wasn't stitched right or something wears out). I got both the XL, which fit, but I ended up getting the XXL because I liked that it was a little looser (note: if you measure along your knuckles (i.e. not straight across), from edge of palm to edge of palm: 18cm = small, 20cm = medium, 23cm = large, 25cm = x-large, 30cm = xx-large).
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Hot Gloves, January 7, 2010
By Mike (St. Louis, MO)
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I ordered these had them in about a week. I've worn them in 20 degree weather & when I took them off my hands were sweating. I'd recommend these gloves.
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perfect gloves for chilly rides, November 15, 2009
By Writer (Louisville, KY United States)
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i bought these for my wife who has raynaud's syndrome, so cold seriously effects her fingers. these gloves are perfect for her! prior to these gloves she was lucky to ride in latter September (live in Kentucky) Now she can finally ride into November without any pain. She loves these gloves.
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Very Pleased, November 8, 2009
By Randy C. Oliver
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I'm very pleased with these gloves. They offer excellent protection from the cold. They do not interfere with the operation of the controls.
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Best Gloves for Winter Ever, December 23, 2008
By Where Folk & Punk Meet Electro.. (Louisville KY)
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Right now I'm riding around with ONE I lost the other somehow. But I'm gonna order another pair. In just LARGE (I'm usually an XL but these run larger) These gloves keep my hands warm no matter what. Well the one I've got haha.
When I had them both and I was riding around in 40 degree weather it was still too warm for them... I'm gonna need some less warm transitional gloves for next year. Because they shouldn't say "fall/winter" maybe fall winter up north but not here in Louisville. It's more like JUST winter.
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great early fall gloves, December 5, 2010
By Patricia Y. Chaupis
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I loved these gloves from October until this week. They are great for windy rides but my fingers start to sting once I'm riding below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The grip is excellent as is the Velcro wrist opening. I could easily fit my spandex sleeves into the wrist part of my gloves and keep my arms warm. Also, in response to the complaints about the glove lining, I think it's fine. I just have to make sure to pinch the fingers as I remove the gloves. I have yet to try to air it out or wash it so it might be a pain when I start to do that.
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Does not live up to product label, September 18, 2011
By momirific
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I received this a few days ago and was eager to try it now that the weather is turn colder. The other day, it was about 40 degrees when I got out and my hands were freezing when I got to my destination 8 miles later. This morning it was drizzling when I went out for a ride. It turned to light rain a few minutes later and my hands were soaking wet. Product advertising says windproof and waterproof but it is neither. Since I already used it, I can't return it anymore - a real bummer! I bought this specifically for the colder and rainy weather that is upon us now. It looks like I'm going to have to buy another one - one that works.
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Good but takes time to dry, September 16, 2011
By Candide
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Very good gloves for cold weather. Pretty good to cut wind. Only problem : those gloves don't breathe and there are long to dry (4 or 5 days when the interior is very wet).
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Cold weather glove, September 11, 2011
By James Hudak
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I used them in sub 45 degree mornings. They got too warm. I can't wait for fall, the gloves will be great in the cold weather.
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great biking gloves, January 5, 2011
By Fresh Bostonian
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Great gloves! Reasons why:
1) Fits my hands perfectly, allows me to handle my key ring, get stuff from my book bag, etc, with the gloves ON, so I never have to take them off while I am outside.
2) "useless fingers" are bundled for warmth, and "useful fingers" are left individually so they can be useful.
3) Have used them on a bike down to 20 F weather, and they keep my hands warm.
4) The back of the thumb and index finger have a soft fleece thing that is excellent for wiping your lens or nose without any irritation.
5) The price point is wonderful.
I cannot think of a bad thing to say about these gloves.
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Wonderful Gloves, December 9, 2010
By J. Ousley (Kentucky, USA)
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Pros:
-Incredibly Durable.
-Incredibly Warm.
-The ring and pinky finger being wrapped together is actually very nice.
-Very thick gloves, however they are easy to be nimble in them once you become used to the material.
-Good design of glove.
Cons:
-Kind of expensive.
-Wish I had a little more grip on the fingers, never was a problem while biking though.
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Stonewall, November 10, 2011
By Stonewall
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When I ordered these gloves, I didn't notice the last two fingers were together. My first thought was this is not what I want. Went for a ride and discovered there was some great thinking behind this design as my hands were actually sweating. I did not feel restricted in the use of my hands, which surprised me too. These are great gloves for cold weather. I recommend them highly, and also recommend not using them if 50 degree or warmer, as they are very efficient.
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Good, but not enough padding, November 2, 2011
By David Stichter (Milford, Indiana United States)
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These gloves are fairly warm but I find that glove liners are best when riding in the low 30's. They could also use more padding.Besides that I would still call these a good buy.
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Wonderful pair of gloves, November 1, 2011
By statguru
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Received these last week and already worn them twice in 30 degree weather. They have kept my fingers warm throughout the 90 minute ride (made before dawn). Neither day registered over 33 degrees throughout the ride. Fingers do get a little chilly when riding into the wind but its not bad -- would be the be all and end all of gloves if they were windproof. Still, I can see using these (perhaps with glove liners) down to 15 or 20 degrees.
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Warm gloves, October 31, 2011
By BMSNYC
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This is a very good purchase. They allow me to cycle in cold weather. They fit a bit big. I wear small and the small was big. I did not return them because it would be nice to wear another pair underneath.
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Excellent winter riding gloves, February 5, 2012
By NF (NY)
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These gloves are very well made. When I first saw them out the box, I though they looked too big and bulky for bike riding gloves. They are actually quite comfortable. The four finger design is only on the outside, the inner lining is a 5 finger design which is easy to remove and reinstall.
Although these gloves do not interfere in shifting gears, they do make it a bit difficult to do more finer things like turn on my bike headlights. I guess it takes some getting used to.
As far as cold weather protection goes, these gloves are excellent. However, I have only taken these gloves on evening rides where the temp was down to about 37 degrees and they kept my hands very warm with excellent wind chill resistance and comfort. I am very pleased with these gloves and recommend them.
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Solid gloves!, February 1, 2012
By BikerDan
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I bike anywhere from 20 degrees and up generally for 30 mins at a time on my commute. These gloves are good for 20s and into the 30s. At 40 and up they are definitely too hot. I've never had these claw gloves before but they work great - not awkward and no problem controlling shifting and braking. I didn't give the glove 5 stars because my hands do start sweating after about 15+ minutes of riding. I kind of feel bad not giving the 5th star for buying gloves to keep warm and then complain that they are too hot. I've definitely pulled the insert out inadvertently but had no problem getting it back into the glove. (saw another review where that was outlined as an issue - it's not for me.)
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Planet Bike Borealis Glove, January 24, 2012
By William Myer (ANNANDALE, NJ, US)
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Love these. The insert is exactly as they say; nice for when it's not really cold. I wore these on a 40 mile bike ride on Sunday 1/22/12 when it was 25 degrees in NJ. My hands stayed comfortable for the entire ride. It made what could have been a miserable ride quite nice. I certainly recommend them. I ride up to 280 miles a week in all weather.
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Decent, but expect your fingers to get cold during long rides, November 19, 2011
By Reggaetron
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I purchased these items after browsing through a few other pairs of gloves and reading the customer reviews. I decided to purchase this pair becuase it appeared to have the best price/performance ratio - a quality product for a fair price is my buyer's moto.
Anywyas, I depend on my bike for transportation since I do not own a motor vehicle, and I needed a pair of good winter riding gloves for the colder months. Since I ride about 12 to 14 miles a day on average between going to and from work, warm gloves are essential for me. What follows is my overall review of these gloves.
Comfort: 4.5/5
The gloves are very comfortable and they allow plenty of dexterity for me to shift gears and maneuver on my bike without hassle. It is sort of a pain to reach into my pocket for my bike lock keys and to use my cell phone with these gloves one, but these are minor issues.
Warmth: 3/5
Don't get me wrong, these gloves are warm. The reviewer who said that these gloves were far too warm to wear in the fall months was spot on. However, you do have the option of removing the glove liners and just wearing those during the fall months, which is nice.
Nevertheless, I find that my hand are getting cold when I ride in temperatures below freezing. I have ridden my bike at 29F with high winds and my finger tips have gotten very cold. I've even had to add an extra glove liner to the gloves and still found that my fingertips will get a bit nippy (although the fact that these gloves allowed me enough space to add an extra glove liner is a plus). This is a crucial flaw to me since I rely on my bike for transportation and I need these gloves to perform in even lower temperatures than what I'm currently riding in.
Also, these gloves cannot be used as a substitute for normal winter gloves. Just standing outside in the cold for 1+ hours and my hands get really cold with these gloves on.
Wind Resistance/Other Features: 4/5
These gloves are great at resisting cold caused by the wind. They are also nice in that they have the reflector dots on them which make it easier to be spotted by drivers. Overall, they are designed well.
Conclusion:
These are decent gloves, but if you plan on riding in extremely cold temperatures or riding in colder temperatures for long periods of time, I would look for a warmer pair of gloves elsewhere. If you need these for mildly cold winters, then they will serve you just fine.
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