dimmers Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I really wish i'd bought some of these a couple of years ago, as they truly make riding in the cold that much more comfortable. I know most people fit heated grips to their bike if they ride through the winter, and i know it's supposed to be easy to fit a pair, but i just couldn't be bothered, so i've suffered with cold hands (understatement) for the past 2 years during my winter commute.Up until i bought some Barkbusters S1 handguards, cutting out the wind blast on your hands makes such a massive difference... full review here: viewtopic.php?f=83&t=46189 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Those look great mate. How much and where are you in the southeast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmers Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 They were quite expensive, part of the reason I was put off buying them, but i couldn't face another cold winter. Cost £80 from Chainspeed. I'm in Frimley... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Ouch, think I'll make my own, outta stainless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmers Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Ouch, think I'll make my own, outta stainless I wish i had the skills to make my own, but i'm useless at that sort of thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Have seen some on a cruiser that are just clear plastic sheet, brackets are obviously a bit more involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 stainless might do for a cruiser. but i think clear plastic is better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Yes mate, like yours, clear sheet covers with stainless brackets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbarry Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 My fear with stainless would be chopping fingers off if you hit a car or something with one. They could also trap a hand in an accident as they wouldn't flex back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbarry Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 That said hands in accidents are kind of at risk anyway hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 My fear with stainless would be chopping fingers off if you hit a car or something with one. They could also trap a hand in an accident as they wouldn't flex back. yeah, valid point tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManInASuitcase Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Glad they work mate but do they keep salt off your bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmers Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Glad they work mate but do they keep salt off your bike i use scottoiler fs365 for that has seen me through 2 winters so far, and no rust on my bike yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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