Heated Gloves - What are your experiences?

Gimpymoo · 7 Dec 2022 at 11:52

Am going to get heated grips and some heated gloves, but the question is, what heated gloves to buy?

Yes, I know hand muffs are great but call me vein, am never having them on my bike

What are peoples experiences of wired ones? Is it a pain running through your jacket or just a minute to patch through?

Looking at the Keis G601.

Gimpymoo · 7 Dec 2022 at 12:18

tom_e said:
I used some Gerbing wired ones for my winter commutes, once you get used to plugging yourself in it's not a great hassle. If you've got a jacket with a removeable thermal liner you can run the cables between the liner and the outer coat which keeps it in place and neat so you can just throw it on when you want to go.

They were a game changer when it comes to winter riding though, being able to feel your fingers is a wonderful thing

My Jacket does have a liner so as you say, just keep the cable permanently in the jacket?

Gimpymoo · 8 Dec 2022 at 12:12

I am getting grips and gloves. My instructor said get both and they are out all day everyday.

The Keis 601 are battery and 12v which I thought covered all bases.

Gimpymoo · 8 Dec 2022 at 13:19

I see no problem with gloves and grips.

Best to have them and turn them off if too hot than not have them.

When learning, I loved the grips on my learner bike.

Gimpymoo · 8 Dec 2022 at 13:20

Scuzi said:
You need both heated grips and gloves. The gloves will heat the tops of your hands and the grips will heat the palm side.

I have a set of Keis heated gloves and a vest. Game changer for winter riding, especially on long runs. Not just from a comfort POV but particularly a safety perspective. When the cold gets to you it slows down your reactions significantly without you realising.

Do you find the gloves to be bulky at all to the point they affect bike control?