Good news! And gloves...

[danbt]

Morning all,

I passed my CBT yesterday, I know it's not really THAT much of an achievement, as most people do...

But it did confirm to me that I do in fact WANT to ride.

In terms of gear, I've ordered
HJC RPHA ST helmet
RST Blade Sport Textile jacket and trousers.
TCX Goretex boots

I just need some gloves.

Can anyone recommend me some?

I'll be riding on the weekend in good weather, though waterproof would be nice in case it did rain.

Budget is £40ish..

Cheers!

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[Adam Ef]

I was recommended Richa gloves by lots of people. Haven't got a lot to compare to (except one pair of old Spada that I didn't get on with), but the Richa Atlantic I got have been great. They're not a summer glove but I got on ok using them last summer. Meant to be waterproof and are ok as far as I've experienced so far but imagine any glove is going to soak through in a proper long downpour. They're nice and supple, flexible, comfortable material, with enough thickness to keep warm (within reason...heated grips needed though for any glove really) without sacrificing feel and dexterity too much. I'd get them again. SLightly over your budget but can be had for about £50 I think.

[DomP]

I got Richa WSS gloves from sports bike shop for £30. Nice flexible gloves with lots of feel. Richa drift boots are comfortable too.

[DomP]

Oh and congratulations!

[maviczap]

TCX Goretex are amongst the best

[ManMango]

I use RST Stunt 2 CE Glove for anything that isnt raining. When cold i use basic inner gloves and heated grips

Ill only break out the waterproofs if I know im getting drenched...

Whatever you get ensure it has solid knuckle protection. Heard stories of people grinding their knuckles down the road with the weight of a bike on them... Its not as restrictive as it looks, you wont really notice the solid backs.

[danbt]

Thanks for the replies guys.

I've ordered Some Weise Street Fight gloves.

I know they're a summer glove but would they be at all appropriate for autumn/winter riding if I was to put a thermal underglove on? Or have I totally bought the wrong thing lol!

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[atassiedevil]

You MIGHT be ok with heated grips as well, but unless it's not too cold your fingers are going to freeze at any decent speed with the current weather. I'd at least get some silk linings, or if money is an issue look at something like the Armr Moto WP220 which is an excellent glove for the £15-20 they are listed on ebay at.
Bottom line you get what you pay for (most of the time). If you can afford £30 i'd go for the Armr Moto WP430, which is the best glove i have tried at that price for the money.

[tom_e]

Thanks for the replies guys.

I've ordered Some Weise Street Fight gloves.

I know they're a summer glove but would they be at all appropriate for autumn/winter riding if I was to put a thermal underglove on? Or have I totally bought the wrong thing lol!

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I've got a pair and I don't imagine even with a thermal liner glove they'd be any use in weather like we've got at the minute, you've got to remember wind chill is massive on a bike travelling at any real speed especially for your hands.
It may be 6 or 7 degrees which in itself would be fine but once you get up to 50-60mph the wind chill can drop that well into minus figures.

[danbt]

Wow, okay.

Thanks for the advice guys.

I've just ordered a pair of Richa Carbon Winter Waterproof Gloves, will intend on using them all year round.

Fingers crossed that should do the job.

Cheers all

[Fen Tiger]

Best thing is a physical barrier to the wind blast such as handguards and heated gloves or grips but if you are on a budget some overmits may do the job. I bought some wax cotton overmits for a fiver years ago and they have saved the day many times. They can be used over summer gloves and are good for cold and or wet conditions. They pack easily so I often take them on a summer tour to keep gloves dry when it is torrential. The downside is that they take some getting used to wearing. It is not as easy to operate the controls.

[Fen Tiger]

Have a look at eBay item 201532882293 . These are similar to the over mitts I have been using, although these are in a nice shade of orange!

[tom_e]

I had my heated gloves on this morning, only I didn't think it was cold enough to wire myself in when I set off.
I was seriously regretting that decision for the next 16 miles.

[Heorot]

I did a 30m mile trip last night wearing RST winter gloves and the Oxford heated grips on setting 2. Hands were not too cold at the end.

[seanmhc]

I did a 30m mile trip last night wearing RST winter gloves and the Oxford heated grips on setting 2. Hands were not too cold at the end.

By any chance are you talking about these gloves? http://www.twowheel.co.uk/rst-blade-gloves-black.html

I think there's only been 2 days all winter I've actually had cold fingers, they're my favourite bit of kit I own.

[Heorot]

By any chance are you talking about these gloves? http://www.twowheel.co.uk/rst-blade-gloves-black.html

I think there's only been 2 days all winter I've actually had cold fingers, they're my favourite bit of kit I own.

No, but very similar and cheaper. I think they are discontinued as they are no longer on the RST website. They are waterproof though.

[AlexAdams]

I've got oxford heated gloves wired into the battery, i got them half price from lids direct. Thoroughly recommended, although ensure they're a snug fit.

The pointy fairing will protect your hands from wind blast a lot more than a naked bike but you still need heating for any sort of ride under 10c. Frozen seized hands are a major hazard.