Davidbg Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I have a longish ride coming up this weekend, and with forecasted temperatures of < 0 - I need ideas to keep hands/ feet warm. I already have inner silk gloves and thermal socks, but they didn't really work in 10 degrees, let alone 0. I'd rather not have heated grips or something - any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 In the short term, put your gloves and boots in the airing cupboard so they are warm to start with.A possible help for your tootsies, ride with the balls of your feet on the pegs. Not the arch on the pegs. Keeps the toes marginally out of the wind, helps me.In the long term, good quality kit, windproof and waterproof. Gloves and Boots. I wear TCX Infinity boots all year round, i used to suffer terribly with cold tootsies, but these made a world of difference.Cheaper gloves, recommended by a few on here are the Hein Gericke Pantheon gloves. I uses Alpinestars something or other, but at £130 , they ain't everyones cup of tea..Dunno if that'll help much ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingah Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 If you don't have muffs/guards (not necessary heated grips, but something to prevent the wind from hitting your hands - couriers have been known to use used milk cartons etc) you will get cold hands.Lots of layers is the key to staying warm, as well as being waterproof (waterproof oversuits are the generally most effective way of doing this). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 And what do you call longish?Stop to warm up if need be, and a waterproof oversuit will keep your core temperature up, and therfore help your extremities.(beaten by ingah lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARYJL Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 If you have money to spend handguards, good gloves orif you have a load of batteries.http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=264171 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbg Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 I have though about hand guards, might look into it... All my gear is windproof and waterproof anyway... and longish by my standards is 2-3 hours... I'll stop at least once but I don't wanna have to keep stopping to warm up... thanks for all the replies:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffmasterII Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 The only way you will keep your hands warm is either heated grips or bar muffs, you can wear as many gloves as you like but once the wind chill gets you it wont matter. As for your feet thermal socks with another pair over them followed by a thick pair and decent boots might just do it.Ive been up and down to Liverpool and Aberdeen in the winter and found that this is the only way to keep warm, might have to invest in some heated socks this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Seriously no matter what boots or socks wrap your feet in plastic bags as well works great, found out by accident using the bags to keep my feet dry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Never ridden a long ride in such low roads, but i have heard story's from my dad of him having to stop every now and again to put his hands near the exhaust to warm them up a bit. Should get nice and warm if you are doing a long ride Apart from that, just add on the layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffmasterII Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Seriously no matter what boots or socks wrap your feet in plastic bags as well works great, found out by accident using the bags to keep my feet dry! Good tip this techno, somebody said about putting condoms on my fingers, I laughed at first but this has got me thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Surgical gloves are apparently pretty good as a cheapo method.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Wind stopper's is what you need, so:Inner gloves Socks Neck warmer (big differece)get all them, but make sure they are actually designed as windstoppers and that will really help with windchill!On top of that, a good thick set of textiles will keep your body warm (I was lovely and warm for my 60 odd mile ride home from dans house!) yet my hands still got a bit cold, so i put them just infront of my legs where the air is pushed through the engine so get a bit of warm air, really helps!Also try to keep your fingers moving, to help keep the circulation going around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Control your speed as every 7mph reduces the wind chill reduces by about 1c, so at 70mph with an outside temperature of 0c the wind chill would be -10c.I am looking for some sheepskin mitts to wear under my bar muffs with my heated grips.You can always take clothing off if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanmark Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Dont stop for toilet breaks. mmmmmm warm.Put some nightnurse in your cats breakfast and then put the sedated cat up your t shirt for the day.Wrap yourself in foil and then put all your leathers on. Make sure you use lots on your head, hands and feet.Run a hose from your nice warm exhaust into your helmet vent. Why waste all those lovely warm gasses.Im sorry Ive not been much help. I dont know why im like I am. I just am. I hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny-B- Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Dont stop for toilet breaks. mmmmmm warm.Put some nightnurse in your cats breakfast and then put the sedated cat up your t shirt for the day.Wrap yourself in foil and then put all your leathers on. Make sure you use lots on your head, hands and feet.Run a hose from your nice warm exhaust into your helmet vent. Why waste all those lovely warm gasses.Im sorry Ive not been much help. I dont know why im like I am. I just am. I hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip. Lol ! I loved the thought behind the sedated cat ... kwality ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwb Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Have tried a number of solutions to solve freezing cold hands and all have failed. e.g. heated grips (only warmed my palms not my fingers), 'proper' winter gloves and thermal glove liners (nope - no good on a long-ish ride) and finally found an option which works brilliantly! Keis heated inner gloves - found them for less that £50 (so cheaper than heated grips or decent winter gloves). Easily wired into the battery or can be used with an external battery pack. I went for the former as the extended life battery pack is around £80. Went on a 2 hour ride in close to freezing temperatures and my hands/fingers stayed warm throughout. Wow - a revelation. Downsides: 1. Add a bit of bulk, so make sure your outer gloves will accommodate OK without losing flexibility/control.2. A bit fiddly plugging everything in, so can be a pain when you stop for petrol etc.But the pros outweigh the cons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyb Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Wrap yourself in foil and then put all your leathers on. Make sure you use lots on your head, hands and feet.As well as keeping you warm it keeps alien transmissions at bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 posted Tue Nov 23, 2010 7:38 pm. think u guys are a bit late lol. Still good to get advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Wrap yourself in foil and then put all your leathers on. Make sure you use lots on your head, hands and feet.As well as keeping you warm it keeps alien transmissions at bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 As Techno says carrier bags on your feet and get some plastic gloves from a petrol station (over your inner gloves) Or get some large washing up gloves to go over your gloves.And wiggle your toes and fingers to keep the blood ciculating.Failing that get some 'Cold killers' socks and inner gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane69 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 neoprene gloves and socks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingah Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I've heard that hand guards (ideally them textile things you put your hands in), along with heated grips, works flawlessly.Personally, i'm young enough to find inner gloves "good enough". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Dont stop for toilet breaks. mmmmmm warm.Put some nightnurse in your cats breakfast and then put the sedated cat up your t shirt for the day.Wrap yourself in foil and then put all your leathers on. Make sure you use lots on your head, hands and feet.Run a hose from your nice warm exhaust into your helmet vent. Why waste all those lovely warm gasses.Im sorry Ive not been much help. I dont know why im like I am. I just am. I hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip. Brilliant! On cold trips through the night i've been stopping and holding the exhaust pipe to warm my hands. Caution, my friends glove caught fire doing this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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