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Buy itWind and water proof. Breathable. Reflective piping. Tacky finger tip grippers Lobster claw finger style (pinky/ring is one finger).
| Publisher | Planet Bike |
| Features |
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| EAN | 0642016900419 |
| Color | Black |
| Brand | Planet Bike |
| UPC | 642016900419 |
| Label | Planet Bike |
| Title | Planet Bike Borealis Fall/Winter Full Finger (Medium) |
| Studio | Planet Bike |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Model | 9004-m |
| Size | Medium |
| Release Date | 2007-06-22 |
| Manufacturer | Planet Bike |
Review by Ed, 2010-08-10
They are very nice and comfortable, and kept my fingers in good shape all the way through the New England winter, but the inner lining comes out of the outer lining in the wash or if you remove them too quickly and it's very hard to get back in.
Review by B. Sippel, 2010-03-13
First, I'll start off by saying that I'm living in west central Wisconsin, and I have been biking about 3 miles round-trip to class almost every day this winter. I will also preface this by saying that I may have Raynaud's disease, which causes lack of blood flow in the extremities in cold weather, so basically any gloves that I have worn in <20 degree F weather have not kept my hands warm. That being said these are definitely the best ones I've owned for biking. I also have a pair of leather gloves and a pair of wool gloves/mittens that have 40 gram thinsulate lining. In comparison to those, the Planet Bike gloves are not as warm when you aren't moving, but once I'm riding the wind resistance of the Planet Bike gloves keeps my hands noticeably warmer. Despite this the gloves are not as water resistant as I was hoping for. Its been raining the last few days and the palm of the glove gets pretty wet quickly.
Here is a rough temperature breakdown of the gloves on my 1.5 mile rides
<0 degrees F - My hands go numb and freeze
0-15 degrees - hands still get really cold, just not as fast
15-20 degrees - the gloves keep my hands warm enough for that ride, I can still feel them when I get to class.
20-35 degrees - Gloves are perfect, my palms get a little sweaty but my fingers are warm enough
up to 45 degrees - the gloves are a little too warm but still useable
Review by Kenneth Young, 2010-03-09
I did a lot of research and found most winter gloves to be in the $70 range. I have had these for a month, they are exceptional. Great fit, keep warm, and great price.
Only downfall I have is that they take a good 2 days to dry out, depending on how wet they get. Keep them over a vent for the next day's ride and you will be fine.
Review by T. Harris, 2010-03-06
These are great gloves, with a few, minor caveats. I live on the California coast near Santa Barbara and my commutes are usually 6 miles or less on fairly flat roads. Temperatures on the coldest days are in high 30"s to low 40's. The gloves are plenty warm for those distances and temps and that terrain. If there were steeper terrain, or warmer temp. or longer distances, I think the gloves might be too warm, causing sweaty hands. In that case, I would remove the inner liner and replace it with a thin cotton glove, as recommended in other reviews. The hassle is a small price to pay for essentially having gloves that cover a huge range of temps. The buttons for my Blackburn Flea head and tail light are somewhat difficult to operate with the gloves. No big deal there. I also like the way Planet Bike operates their business. Ride on.
Review by M. Perry, 2010-01-29
I ordered these gloves to allow me to reach my brakes when I cycle in cold weather. However, I also found them so comfy to wear that I also where them for evening winter walks and dog-walking duties. They are warmer than my bulkier ski gloves and allow me greater dexterity than my mittens. Of course, they are great on the bike allowing me to operate the brake levers easily without bulk or overheating. I'm very happy with this purchase!
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