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Gore Bike Wear Countdown Glove
Wear the GORE Bike Wear Countdown Cycling Glove to avoid cold weather punishment. Synthetic leather grips like a pitbull, fleece lining adds warmth, and Gore-Tex fabric blocks all moisture from getting in. Gel padding in the palm protects against impact and all-day pressure, and reflective logos help you appear more visible to motorists.
Bottom Line: Prepare for Countdown.
What is the suitable temp range for this glove?I want use it
What is the suitable temp range for this glove?I want use it in Tibet, i am afraid it's too warm at noon
By: Ocean Liu
January 11, 2010
Warm Glove - Thumbs Small
By: mike.hogan2295476
February 3, 2009
Didn't think I could find a single pair of gloves that would allow me to bike in temps below 32 degrees. Tried 3 pair of gloves...and was unhappy...until I discoverd the Countdowns. They are very warm...warmest I have used. I typically wear a medium glove...however, I needed to size up to a large with the Countdown. The inner waterproof Gore-Tex membrane causes the Thumb slots to be very 'short'. Ideal glove...for me...would be Medium Countdown fingers with Large Countdown thumbs. The wrist openings are also very 'tight'...the small wrist opening on the Medium gloves made it difficult to put on the 'second' glove. Great glove for warmth...would recommend that you size up.
Do all the Gore gloves have the absorbent fabric on the thumb/forefinger
Do all the Gore gloves have the absorbent fabric on the thumb/forefinger for wiping sweat? I've read it as a feature on only a couple of the products. I need VERY warm hands, and I would like to have the absorbent material as well, but can't figure out which gloves will work best.
By: horton
December 6, 2009
All of our gloves have an absorbent fabric on the thumb/forefinger area although the material may vary from glove to glove. Dave - GORE BIKE WEAR(tm)
By: Dave Kolosek
December 11, 2009
Good fit, but downhill from there...
By: not2913520
February 27, 2009
I found the Countdown gloves to fit true to size (actually, I love the fit), but beyond that I would not recommend this glove. Even at just barely over freezing, my hands were still quite cold (actually hurting) by the end of my six mile ride. Generally speaking, quite a let down, especially considering the money (which, though not the most expensive glove, certainly isn't cheap either).
i have a boyfriend who works on cars out in the cold. and he
i have a boyfriend who works on cars out in the cold. and he has to wet sand cars all day in the freezing cold weather. so would these gloves work for something like this? his hands are practically in water all day.
By: Kaitlin Carleton
December 15, 2008
While they're not designed for the use your are describing, the gloves are completely waterproof. You might want to search out a GORE-TEX® glove that has a more durable shell like a mountaineering or motorcycling glove. Dave - GORE BIKE WEAR™
By: Dave Kolosek
December 16, 2008
Quality
By: Skibum12
January 12, 2009
Was skeptical when ordering these gloves. My fingers always get cold once temps hit 35. I am an avid mtn biker. Temps today hovered around 25. My digits where warm! Sweating actually. Weird. Gloves are relatively thin but nice. Good quality all around. I'm impressed.
What is the sizing of the Countdown glove (in inches) of a L
What is the sizing of the Countdown glove (in inches) of a L vs XL. I am usually a large and I bought one in this size (per the sizing chart on Backcountry.com L = 7.5-8) but it feels somewhat snug, especially at the thumbs.
By: mrviyan154478
December 11, 2008
Hey there, we just measured these in the wonderful backcountry.com warehouse. The Length from tip to wrist on the L is 8 and the XL is 8.25 Palm width 4 and 4.25 and wrist opening circumference at 8 and 8.5.Cheers!
By: dfreedman
February 12, 2009
Gore Bike Wear Countdown Cycling Glove - Full-Finger - Men's
By: hai2613534
January 2, 2009
These gloves are good for the rainy rides but I don't find them very warm when cycling in cold weather, 35 degrees and below here in Holland. I ordered a size large in respect to the sizing chart and find the gloves a bit small.
My hands (and feet) get really cold when cycling, but I worry
My hands (and feet) get really cold when cycling, but I worry about not being able to control my bike (particularly on descents) if I'm wearing really thick gloves and can't feel the brakes or shifters. I presume that these gloves will keep my hands warm, but are they so thick that I won't be able to feel my hands on the bars, brakes, and shifters?
By: gwd2473821
December 6, 2008
The great thing about GORE-TEX® is that it is completely windproof and waterproof yet breathable. Therefore, as some of your body's perspriation runs down your arm and into your gloves, the GORE-TEX® membrane keeps the wind from reaching the perspriation thereby keeping the water from being chilled on your body. Additionally, the perspriation is able to be transfered away from the hand because of the breathable properties of the membrane. The end result is that we do not have to add lots of additional insulation in order to achieve warmth.Hope this helpsDave - GORE BIKE WEAR™
By: Dan
March 14, 2009
Change me.
1 Comment Last Comment: December 23, 2009 by: aca3478165
By: aca3478165
December 23, 2009
+1. I second the issue with the small thumbs and small wrist. The warmth and waterproofing if good. The small wrist and long fingers (or short thumbs) lead to some severe dexterity issues. I cannot recommend these for road biking. The dexterity is a huge issue with breaking and shifting.
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