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The hands are particularly important in winter. They are particularly exposed to the adversities of winter on the handlebars. Icy wind and cold, damp sleet lash mercilessly at the fingers. A dilemma, because the hands as extremities are already poorly supplied with blood, but play a key role when biking: steering, shifting, braking, everything depends on them.
Nevertheless, a winter glove should not be warmer than absolutely necessary, as otherwise the grip feeling is restricted. As with the Scott Neoprene, the inside should remain unlined for as long as possible so that you have the best grip on the handlebars. As soon as several layers of insulation on the palm shift against each other, the grip on the handlebars suffers enormously.
The top of the glove, on the other hand, can be completely windproof even on mild days to prevent your fingers from cooling down unnecessarily. As it gets colder, padding such as Primaloft increases insulation. Extended cuffs close the gap to the winter jacket, warm the wrists and prevent cold bridges.
A wiping thumb for wiping your nose is standard equipment. Waterproof models are experts for extreme weather, but usually worsen the wearing comfort due to inflexible membranes. A lobster glove like the Roeckl Villach Trigger is the last bastion in the fight against frost.
MTB winter gloves in comparison
Buying guide: 5 MTB winter jackets, 5 MTB winter trousers and MTB winter gloves in comparison - read now!
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