fpm@uofm-cv.UUCP (Frank P. Miles) (01/10/85)
OK, now that we've heard the ?definitive? cold feet treatment... what about hands. Would appreciate any help. My commute has recently lengthened, and the near- or sub-zero weather is tough. Of course I don't want to give up having a GOOD GRIP on the handlebars, be able to actuate brakes with reasonable control (without losing grip), and (optionally) be at least somewhat water repellant. Already have ski gloves, grab-ons....they're not enough. One person has suggested that the pressure brought on by the normal 45-degree position reduces blood flow in the hands. Ideas, anyone?? Frank Miles
jans@mako.UUCP (Jan Steinman) (01/21/85)
In article <611@uofm-cv.UUCP> fpm@uofm-cv.UUCP (Frank P. Miles) writes: > OK, now that we've heard the ?definitive? cold feet treatment... >what about hands... For years I've used what the surplus store called "Canadian Army Mittens". These are gauntlet-style, extending clean up to my elbows. The inner-mit is wool, the outer mit is leather. Several warmed-in coats of "Sno-Seal" made them water and wind proof, and >... to actuate brakes with reasonable control... both layers have a seperate trigger finger, just perfect for reaching out for that lever. (When it got really cold, I'd pull that finger in so the rest of my hand would keep it toasty.) (While we're on the subject, I also shoved the morning newspaper down the front of my windbreaker, giving extra warmth as well as something to read as I thawed out!) -- :::::: Jan Steinman Box 1000, MS 61-161 (w)503/685-2843 :::::: :::::: tektronix!tekecs!jans Wilsonville, OR 97070 (h)503/657-7703 ::::::