I wish Riv would bring back the half-mitts! They also work great over wool
gripper gloves; I can ride in temps down into the teens no problem that
way. Anyway I have two pairs and have used the heck out of them. I have
had to stitch them back together a couple times when the original thread
Actually in the SF Bay Area half mits without gloves under are the bees knees.
Keep your fingers from getting cold when you start out, and easily slip you
fingers out if they start to get too warm. For descents or clouds blocking
nature’s heat lamp that start to chill your didgits, just slip em
Last winter I picked up a set of Bike Iowa's Pogie Lites for my commute.
Not cold enough here(Brooklyn) for full pogies and these keep enough
wind/rain/snow off and create a nice warm micro climate inside enough that
I can wear thin wool liners rather than something thicker that's going to
either s
Great snag for you! Let us know how they fare.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 2:59:53 PM UTC-7, Justin Kennedy wrote:
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> Was able to source a pair from Mike (thanks Mike!) and received them
> today. Supposed to snow here in NY tomorrow. Will give them a test. Plan to
>
Was able to source a pair from Mike (thanks Mike!) and received them today.
Supposed to snow here in NY tomorrow. Will give them a test. Plan to wear
over a pair of full-finger wool gloves for wind protection and added
warmth.
On Tue, Dec 10, 2019 at 4:48 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch <
Chris, Yes, the halfmitts allow for ease of gloved finger dexterity if
needed. I've not used them, but they are a windblock for the thumb as well
as a combined air pocket for four fingers to be added over a wool mitten to
extend the temperature window into colder temps. Great if you are in a San
Is the point of the half mitts to be able to pop your fingers out? Honestly
bike pogies or bar mitts would proabbly be the best. Look goofy and stay
on your bike but they are super nice for winter riding.
Chris
Queens
On Saturday, 7 December 2019 10:58:47 UTC-5, Justin Kennedy wrote:
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> I nev
I use boiled wool glomitts.
https://www.sweaterchalet.com/dachstein-woolwear/dw-3115-adult-mitts/#cc-m-product-11727274031
It's a different system entirely, but most, if not all, your riding would
be covered by one pair, with the balance covered with a pair of chopper
mitts over them for the co
