Lobster Gloves

[Jason B]

Any problem using lobster style gloves and shifting with sti’s?

[jabberwocky]

I used a set of Gore lobster gloves for several years and never had any problems. They weren’t the super bulky ski/snowboard kind, they were designed for cycling.

[eminva]

I’ve had a pair of Pearl Izumi Lobster gloves for at least seven seasons and never had a problem shifting. They have lost their insulating capacity over time so this year I am replacing them with a pair of Planet Bike Borealis gloves as recommended by others on the forum. Those look like they would have even more tactile range because the first two fingers are independent. I don’t know if they are as warm as the Pearl Izumi gloves but I will let you know soon.

Liz

[KelOnWheels]

@eminva 67755 wrote:

I am replacing them with a pair of Planet Bike Borealis gloves as recommended by others on the forum. Those look like they would have even more tactile range because the first two fingers are independent. I don’t know if they are as warm as the Pearl Izumi gloves but I will let you know soon.

Liz

I have the same gloves and only got to use them once last year, so maybe this year we’ll get some good winter weather

[GuyContinental]

Three seasons in on mine (used them this morning). Zero shifting problems even with thick OR liners under them. My only issue is that they don’t keep my thumbs warm enough. Fingers are sweaty, thumbs frozen dead. However, I have terrible hand circulation so YMMV.

I’m asking Mrs Santa for a pair of electric heated gloves… pretty sure I haven’t been good enough to get them but it’s worth asking Also ran across these: http://www.alago.co.uk/ but I can’t imagine having to boil then dry my gloves every day (although maybe they could use it)

[baiskeli]

Why would a lobster need gloves? Oh, wait, never mind.

[consularrider]

I got my first pair of PI lobster mitts 20 years ago and a second pair about ten years ago. I still use both even though the older pair has lost a lot of its insulating properties and the palms are worn out from cross-country skiing. I generally only use them for below freezing rides and have no problems shifting Shimano flat bar trigger shifters or SRAM double-tap road bike shifters.

[Jason B]

Thanks all, good to know. I need to bulk up to keep up with the Freezing Saddle Wackos this winter. I already have a head start on a nice layer of blubber.

[mstone]

I’ve had pretty good results so far with these: http://www.rei.com/product/856177/novara-stratos-tech-compatible-bike-gloves-mens

Has to be pretty darn cold before they can be used, and they take forever to dry out the sweat. They are toasty warm, and don’t mess with handling too much. I like how they come up over the jacket so there’s no draft.

[Dickie]

@eminva 67755 wrote:

I’ve had a pair of Pearl Izumi Lobster gloves for at least seven seasons and never had a problem shifting. They have lost their insulating capacity over time so this year I am replacing them with a pair of Planet Bike Borealis gloves as recommended by others on the forum. Those look like they would have even more tactile range because the first two fingers are independent. I don’t know if they are as warm as the Pearl Izumi gloves but I will let you know soon.

Liz

I used these all last year and loved them, especially as you can use them with the liners, use only the liners, or even without the liners. Super warm and very easy to use with shifters. Only issue; they are sponges…. not good in downpours!

[guga31bb]

I’ve been using these Giro gloves and they are pretty good. Definitely no problems shifting.

[holdthebeach]

I really like my Borealis gloves because they were the first pair that I used that did not give me wrist pain (from being too bulky). Last year, I finally got some silk liners for temps under 35F, so I can use them all the way until spring. I love the fleece on top for snot cleaning purposes as well!

The biggest difficulty that I’ve had with them is drying them out after throwing them in the wash, so make you have an alternate pair, if you can’t take a day off from riding.

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