As a Raynauds sufferer, I’m considering getting some neoprene handlebar muffs (stop sniggering at the back) for my MTB, on the roads, to tide me over the winter season.
Question is, do they actually make a difference to warmth, particularly when added with gloves?
Currently using down mitts, but even they don’t cut the mustard for my pathetic hands.
Have a look at lobster claw mitts. Yes that's their real name, the split might means you can still change gears etc... and pogies for winter kayaking.. will broaden your range of options.
I’m just back from New York where I saw a lot of bikers using poly bags tied to the bars above the brake levers...might let you know if the idea is any good before you spend proper money.
I bought some Specialized Element 3.0 - lobster claw type things. Really impressed - at around 2C after the initial chill down, my hands actually started getting warmer again, and on a 4C club ride, everyone but me had cold hands too. They take a bit of getting used to, and are a little insensitive for gear changes but I can cope with that.
Before this the only way I could keep my hands warm was with winter climbing mitts. But changing gear & braking was a bit too dodgy to be safe.
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