(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best cycling gloves for men

My fingers are the first part of my body to protest when I ride in the winter weather. I tried a few different budget gloves before I said fuck this and coughed up for a pair of Castellis. I use these and my fingers stay nice and toasty. They have quite a few different glove models and it seems like there's plenty of previous year editions out there that might help mitigate the price while still giving you the kind of gloves you'll want.
Make sure to clean your bike more often than you do in the warmer months, salty road spray can do a number on your components. Fenders on your road bike are not a bad idea either.

I use these, and love them.

They have a wind resistant barrier to help keep your hands warm, and if they get too warm, you can scrunch up the barrier into the mit so they can cool down.

Other stuff that may be handy:

• saddle bag or panniers for carrying extra tubes, snacks, etc.
  
• basic gloves, they'll help keep your hands comfy on long rides; I have Pearl Izumi "Select" gloves that work great.
  
• bike jersey with pockets to hold your keys/water bottle/whatever. You can get cheap ones from China on eBay with whatever design you like, I just ordered a Spongebob one for $20
  
• water bottle and cage (if your bike doesn't come with one)

If you feel prone to falling, you should ride it on some very quiet streets and get used to it as much as you have time to do. Figure out the gear changing there, too. You should soon get the feel for keeping the bike straight while switching gears on your downtube shifters. Plenty of cyclists use those still, it just takes a little practice.

Also, if you really think you're prone to falling, wear something that minimizes road rash. At least until you don't feel like you're gonna fall anymore. Something long sleeve with a heavy, kinda stiff weave, like a Carhartt jacket maybe. I've been in a few accidents where I hit the asphalt and a heavy duty jacket really helps minimize the scrapes. Also gloves! Look, these are absolutely perfect for comfort and minimizing hand scrapes and they are cheap. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RY63JG/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have used mine for years.

+1 for lobsters. http://www.amazon.com/Sugoi-Lobster-Gloves-Black-Small/dp/B00KKL90T6/ref=sr_1_3?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1414945579&sr=1-3&keywords=lobster
One of the nice things about those is that you can wear warm woolly gloves underneath like a liner. I take the liner on and off to regulate body temp.

I actually go the other way on shoes. I don't use covers or even try to waterproof them as I live in a rainy place. Instead I use wool socks. Nothing seems to work as well.

Your ears will go next after you fix the hands and feet. I'd suggest a headband. There's a ton of ways to solve that.

These guys. Could have used a little more padding on a ride like this but they've been great for everything else.

I've been riding with these for nearly 18 months.

They're lightweight and mesh-backed so they're good for all-weather riding. They're thin enough to fit inside a warmer glove in colder weather.

The padding is in all the right places and I've never had any chafing. They've stood up to >4000 miles of riding, several trips through the washing machine, and are still going strong.

If you moisten the finger tip just a bit, you can even operate the phone with them.

Well on the lighter side, I bought these

http://www.amazon.com/Giro-Remedy-Mountain-Biking-Gloves/dp/B002XPD52U/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1324389031&sr=8-8

They saved my knuckles from side-trail trees. They breathe great, and are very comfortable and flexible. Has some material that is rubbery but hardens under impact.

I highly recommend full finger gloves.

I just picked up a pair of Endura Full Monty that I can highly recommend, although the are a little out of your current price range...

But, anyway, full finger gloves, in my opinion are a must!

I would recommend getting some biking gloves, they're thin and lightweight, and fingerless, so they won't be uncomfortable at all. I wear a pair of these for mountain biking, and they've saved my hands many a time.

Do you own a pair of cycling shorts or a kit? For rides like this, a chamois pad can make a huge difference in comfort.

Gloves

Sunblock.

Sunglasses.

Because this is a supported ride, you won't need much more than what you already plan on bringing for flats. The stops will likely have all the food and fuel you'll need to complete the ride.

SULAITE Impact Wrist Guard Fitted... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074SKJH23?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Full Finger Bike Gloves Unisex... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G31V195?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I typically only wear safety gear when I trail ride. Above is what i wear. I only recently started using wrist guards because of a couple almost disasters that caused my wrists to be very soar. I actually like wearing both at the same time. These are very light wrist guards that only restrict movement but your hands are still usable and comfortable.

I actually would not recommend bar mitts for just 32F (I own bar mitts and love them for Wisconsin riding). Bar mitts really shine and below 20F. I currently have these cheap gloves and they keep my fingers warm down to around 25F, but I do tend to run a bit warmer than most people.

These are not either subtle or neutral for work, but these are my favorite bike gloves: http://www.amazon.com/Knog-Finger-Cycling-Glove-Cream/dp/B001P758G8

I like the simplicity of these fingerless gloves, but think that if you have any knitting or sewing skills, you could cut out the middle man and make them yourself.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/106953849/gray-arm-warmers-fingerless-gloves?ref=sr_gallery_8&ga_search_query=fingerless+gloves&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_ref=auto6&ga_search_type=handmade

I really love these gloves.

Even fingerless gloves is OK for simracing, something like this is fine: https://www.amazon.com/GEARONIC-TM-Fashion-Motorcycle-Shockproof/dp/B016CKWHSO/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1485522211&sr=1-4&keywords=cycling+gloves

Here's a link to the gloves. These in my opinion are perfect for the suit and all I did was just draw the webbing with sharpie

instead of cotton t-shirt, switch to a merino wool (like smartwool) base layer. synthetic base would be ok too if you want to save some money.

same on the socks, get rid of the cotton, go to wool.

on gloves, you can go with a heavier cycling glove, there are many options, just go to an LBS. Another option is to buy a lightweight glove shell that will help with wind blocking & also water proofing. You can wear it alone in warmer weather, or with one or more glove liners (go for wool again) in colder weather. Be sure to give yourself a size to make room for the liners.

the buff is good/versatile, but as it gets colder a full helmet liner will keep more heat (and usually can still pull down over your ears.

Giro Remedy X2 Glove Black, L - Men's https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LKXS7AU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Zu4ODbYCFNENG

These are them, I use them a good bit and I think they are worth it just keeping my hands clean and not hurting all the time. They aren't insulated though so you may need something thicker for winter but those will be harder to use just because they are thicker.

WingLights magnetic version:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FFJ9LDC

Non-detachable version ($15 cheaper and ~1cm shorter):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015HBC4U0

CYCL's pitch video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewFJZR0bExw

Some random 1 minute review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOYLkz9VODA

Turn signal gloves also seem alright (if you like wearing gloves):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QYEEX2C

I'm not a fan of those saddle-mounted turn signals. They are too close together and only visible from the back.

Gloves. and lights.