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[XXX-er]

I get cold hands easy so right now at about zero and first snow of the year I'm using black diamond ski gloves with extended cuff/ removable liner

there is no such thing as bad weather, just insufficient kit

[beaterdit]

Cold weather gloves that are decent? My Pear Izumi ones aren't doing it for me anymore.

Got a couple different weights of Handup gloves I really like. Can usually be found for around $20/pair.

[beaterdit]

Cold weather gloves that are decent? My Pear Izumi ones aren't doing it for me anymore.

Got a couple different weights of Handup gloves I really like. Generally sub $30/pair. Maybe not quite as warm as my PearleIzumis but also WAY less bulky and much thinner in the palms so grip a lot better. Seem generally more durable too.

[Roxtar]

Got a couple different weights of Handup gloves I really like. Generally sub $30/pair. Maybe not quite as warm as my PearleIzumis but also WAY less bulky and much thinner in the palms so grip a lot better. Seem generally more durable too.

I'm a big fan of their regular "Most Day" gloves.

[Roxtar]

I finally tried queso dip with corn chips and it tasted like shit, I cna't believe people buy this stuff > once

I found the older style PTFE queso to be a little too spicy. The newer molybdenum disulfide is much more smoother.

[jm2e]

Cold weather gloves need a cuff/gauntlet or they don’t work for me.
But I also feel like gloves are a no win conversation until you define whether you want something that feels like pantyhose, or something that feels like it’s for handling raptors.


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[XXX-er]

Cold weather gloves need a cuff/gauntlet or they don’t work for me.
But I also feel like gloves are a no win conversation until you define whether you want something that feels like pantyhose, or something that feels like it’s for handling raptors. s

Most people are the other way in that they don't want a cuff or Gauntlet, so I point out cuffs keep snow out on pow days, would you shingle a roof with the overlap back ass wards but whoosh

I don't get the kinco thing either, they don't sell em up here

[beaterdit]

I prefer cuffless but I'm talking shoulder season riding. For full winter ya can't beat pogies (bar mitts). Wear your summer gloves or a very lightweight shoulder season glove, get good grip, and be toasty. Just don't fall.

I'm cuffless skiing too. The cuff logic isn't lost on me, I've had them before, I just prefer less bulk. It does make jacket wrist gaiters mandatory for me. Course ya see half the folks with big gauntlet gloves walkin around with them hangin off their wrists by the stupid leashes, gauntlet up, while they fill with snow.

[Andeh]

I used gauntlet style gloves all my life skiing until I had a kid and started him snowboarding. Then all of the sudden my gloves are on and off constantly, and it made sense to go cuffless and leave the sleeves loose while I'm with the kid (still keeps out groomer snow fine), and just tighten the velcro when I'm skiing powder without him. Plus if the gloves come off for extended periods and they're in my jacket pockets, the cuffless ones have less bulk stowed.

[XtrPickels]

Cold weather gloves that are decent? My Pear Izumi ones aren't doing it for me anymore.

Define cold weather
When it's cold cold (significantly below freezing or out for a long time), then hand warmers are great. I don't like thick ski gloves because the insulation layers allow some twist when I'm holding on for dear life.

For just cool-cold (e.g. 30s-40s) then these are my favorite: https://a.co/d/6f3vVy1
GripGrab Waterproof thermal Knit. They're knit with a thermal-fluffy inside and a stretch waterproof membrane that makes them windproof. Surprisingly warm for low-bulk.

[jamal]

My current cycling glove lineup

PI summit wrx glove - a little heavier than a light summer glove but not insulated. neoshell on back so kind of water resistant
PI amfib lite - light insulation and softshell back, good for cooler but not cold
100% hydromatic brisker - pretty warm, pretty water resistant. ok for shorter rides in low 30s. great for cold but not too cold and maybe a little wet
POC thermal glove - pretty nice, pretty warm, but i don't like the loose open cuffs. Cold air gets up them. Also not very durable, and expensive. Looking for something to replace these
45nrth sturmfist 4 - real warm, but noticable bulk and loss of dexterity. got the 4 finger version which is like a half lobster and works for drops or flat bars and they're on sale right now. Keeps my hands comfortable even when it's cold enough where i should be doing something else. Probably the warmest "cycling" gloves you'll find before you want to just get bar mitts. has a gauntlet and easy to use elastic cinch system. I have long arms so the extra length is nice. Those pocs tend to leave my wrists exposed.

[Shredhead]

I ride everyday with my dogs, before and after I go skiing. I just wear my ski glove's dejour. As I've gotten older, I've gravitated to mittens more and more, often with hand warmers.
I wear my cycling gear, under my ski clothes.

[g_man80]

Anyone regret going to a longer dropper? I have room for a 240mm on my current bike. In the past I’ve been fine with a 210mm, but my current bike has a reasonably steep seat tube and longer reach, and I’ve had some minor saddle interference a few times on very steep tech. Therefore, I’m considering the 240mm.

I’m assuming the main considerations are increased standup effort at full drop and weight penalty (70g). FWIW, height 6’, inseam 34”.

[skaredshtles]

Anyone regret going to a longer dropper? I have room for a 240mm on my current bike. In the past I’ve been fine with a 210mm, but my current bike has a reasonably steep seat tube and longer reach, and I’ve had some minor saddle interference a few times on very steep tech. Therefore, I’m considering the 240mm.

I’m assuming the main considerations are increased standup effort at full drop and weight penalty (70g). FWIW, height 6’, inseam 34”.

I went from a 150mm to 200mm dropper and have not regretted it at all. I have found that I won't *always* drop it all the way down, but it's also nice having that option.

6'1" height, 34" inseam here.

[toast2266]

Unless you're trying to save weight, go with the longest drop you can fit. Agreed with ^^^ that I'll sometimes not drop it all the way. But for proper descents, it's nice to have it as low as possible.

[XXX-er]

if you are a santa cruz fan boi they have dropper post compatability on their site

https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en...-compatibility

[beaterdit]

Anyone regret going to a longer dropper? I have room for a 240mm on my current bike. In the past I’ve been fine with a 210mm, but my current bike has a reasonably steep seat tube and longer reach, and I’ve had some minor saddle interference a few times on very steep tech. Therefore, I’m considering the 240mm.

I’m assuming the main considerations are increased standup effort at full drop and weight penalty (70g). FWIW, height 6’, inseam 34”.

The more the merrier when it comes to drop IMO. 5'7" 33" inseam (IK I'm a freak), went from 170 to 210 and it's awesome. Wouldn't ever want less now. Caveat, make sure it'll clear your back tire at full drop and full compression. I've got <10mm clearance so, about perfect.

[bagtagley]

x4. 240 is tits.

[frorider]

I have long legs, I find 240 is too low when I’m using inner knee pressure on it. 210 is perfect IME.

I’m tall enough that even a 240 has exposed area above seat tube :shrug:

[Meconium]

Test

[snoboy]

Every fix for my slipping seatpost in a carbon Sentinel seemed to be incrementally better, but it was still slipping a little bit on every ride. Finally acquired a tube of the Park paste - don't want to jinx it, but it seems to be solid now.

There is a real difference in feel between the two. The finish Line feels like grease with grit in it, but the Park stuff is like a gel (and it's blue - of course). It seems intuitive that you don't want to use grease when you are trying to stop something slipping.

Thanks for the idea, J. Barron DeJong.

I was getting some seatpost creaking with my new road bike which I’d used Finish Line carbon paste to assemble.

Ended up getting some Park Tools Supergrip after reading some.

It does seem to be a bit more tenacious than the Finish Line paste, so I’d say it’s worth a shot if nothing else has worked.

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[XXX-er]

I had tried literlay everything until carbon paste^^ fixed squeaky seat post

[beaterdit]

I use the Park paste with good results. No squeaking, no binding, no slipping. It really is different than any other product I've seen.

[XXX-er]

Component mfgers include little blister packs of assembly paste with carbon parts so the shop has a bunch of unused blister pack so I would get them from the shop guys usually FSA, I can't say i noticed a difference between Park and FSA but now I'm going to check

[jm2e]

if you are a santa cruz fan boi they have dropper post compatability on their site

https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en...-compatibility

Better yet, with any bike you can use the Knolly Dropper Calculator
https://knollybikes.com/pages/droppe...hBhRBjg.R4AXar