Re: gloves

I've got a pair of Bellweather "lobster" gloves that I got as a gift a
few years ago. I'm a roadie, and I wanted something to keep warm in the
cold weather around Chicago.

They're a bit bulky, but very warm. I've only used them a few times
because when it gets that cold, I switch to a mountain bike and go
crashing (much more slowly) through the woods, because I can't take the
wind chill, or there's snowy/wet roads. Unfortunately, these gloves do
not adapt well to 2-finger and 3-finger brake levers.

My advice is to try out the gloves in the store for a while before
buying; use them on some shift and brake levers. If they're not
too bulky or too warm for you (remember you're running hot) get
'em. If you're switching between road and mountain bikes, buy
full-finger gloves.

Then again, you can get cheap ski-type gloves (with reinforced palms)
just about anywhere...

Tom C.



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