BAR MITTSCold Weather Mountain/Commuter Bike Neoprene Handlebar Mittens

I purchased these bar mitts for bike commuting into the early winter in Minnesota. Who knew that they would make such a huge difference? I just wear a very light pair of gloves to ride when I have the bar mitts, so I feel like I have good control. It is very easy to get your hands in and out of them - I know some people, including myself, were a little concerned about emergency situations - but no issues whatsoever. I can easily brake, adjust e-bike controls, and make hand signals for turns with no problems. They were also very easy to install. I just removed the mirror from its stem and slid the bar mitt right over it, then screwed the mirror back on. It just took a few minutes to get it all figured out. Highly recommend if you are a cold weather rider.

I had been researching and researching and researching for a way to keep my hands dry and warm on my bicycle, specifically a Focus Aventura S10 (s-pedelec) with Ergo bar-end grips.The consensus is that a glove does not exist that will keep one's hands dry for 1+ hours in the driving rain. Since I commute about that long each way to work, and at speeds around 20+mph, there had to be another solution.Add to that, as a motorcyclist, I can appreciate the problem of "warm = bulky" when dealing with gloves, and a lack of brake and shifter feel on a bicycle is no different. So there had to be a better solution for those days getting below 50°F and with steady wind (wind chill is a real bummer).Then I remembered that on my first motorcycle, which had rear view mirrors up on stalks, that I used modified snowmobile bar mitts. They were wonderfully warm and perfectly dry, and allowed me to use lighter gloves. So it was I went looking for such a thing for cycling.I did find them, but the biggest drawback is California weather in the San Francisco Bay Area does not get quite cold enough for fleece bar mitts, and I don't passively ride my bike either, so I'm generating heat. Most bar mitts for cycling seemed to be aimed at Alaskans and Canadians. ;-pTook me a while, but I found the Bar Mitts brand, which had a lighter weight option which is simply neoprene without the fur/fleece. And as expected, once I got used to the "reaching for the controls blind," they have been wonderful. So far I've been down to 35°F with a lighter weight glove (Pearl Izumi Men's Cyclone Gel Glove) and not even a hint of cold. In fact, almost still too warm if the temps get above 55°F and they are on the bike.LOVE THEM!Why not five stars? To be fair, I only give five stars for "perfect" or "above and beyond" products. So...--As the Amazon.com question asked: How does the product fit? Somewhat small. The brake levers on my bike are slightly compressed by the addition of the mitts. That said, it isn't enough to engage the brakes, but I did have to be a little aware of this and get them mounted just right.--The part along the bars is very snug (small diameter), which means things like fork lockout switches, bells, etc. become unusable. Motorcycle- and snowmobile-style mitts tend to make the part on the handlebars more spacious, the cycling mitt makers could take a cue from those sports.--Modern bikes have alot of odd cabling going on at the brakes and shifters, and getting the cables exiting the mitts properly was awkward. Should be some better way to manage it, even though I can't think of one.That said, small issues and I still love these mitts. What a difference for cold or wet days!

I ordered these Mountain Bar Mitts to use with my hybrid/comfort style bike that has handlebars similar to the photo on Amazon. They are a remarkably simple and effective product and have really improved my cold weather cycling.They aren't perfect. The internal bar end thingy with velcro is annoying to adjust and doesn't seem to work well with my bike's handlebars, but it actually doesn't matter much, because they work very well even without that thing rigged up properly. A better design of that thing (if possible) would improve the product, but again, they work fine even as is. The other negative is the price - it seems expensive for a couple of neoprene oven-mitt things. But dang it, they do work great, so they are worth it, and I would definitely order them again.Previously, I was using heavy ski gloves and still getting numb fingers when riding in cold/windy weather (temps in the 20's F). With these Bar Mitts, I switched back to the thin leather gloves I use when riding in the mid 40's F, and my hands actually sweat from being too warm.The reflective elements are a nice touch. I wish all bicycle stuff manufacturers would include reflective elements in their designs like this.It may take you a ride or two to get used to not having 100% freedom of hand movements when riding, but you really only even think about that at stoplight/stopsigns or if you have to make hand signals, etc. You do get used to it, though, so that is not a big deal. You can still shift and use brake levers like normal, you just don't see them. Also, I had to take the bell off of my bars to make it work, but those are minor prices to pay for really effective hand warmth in cold & windy weather.5 stars for performance, 3 stars for price, 4 stars for design. If you have mountain or hybrid/cruiser bike handlebars similar to the photo on Amazon and suffer from cold hands and are considering these, I recommend them, you will be happy. I don't know if there is a better way for them to design the internal bar-end velcro holder thingy, but if they ever perfected that, I would up my review to 5 stars across the board.

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Works fine and good price vs bike stores. The little Velcro that holds on to the handle bar can come off but easily put back and stays in when riding

Awesome. I rode around the neighbourhood using them tonight without gloves in 1-degree celsius weather and my hands were warm enough. Well...my left hand was. Both mitts can be used with bar-end mirrors but I only have a mirror on one side. There is a little flap of material that covers but doesn't seal the hole where the mirror is meant to go through. It's not quite enough as is. I may need to duct tape it or something. I noticed on their website that there are options to buy a set with 2 bar-end holes (1 on each mitt) or a set with 1 bar-end hole (1 mitt with a hole and 1 without). Wish that option had been available on Amazon too. I will update my review after we get some rain here and I've duct-taped the hole.

THESE ARE NOT WATERPROOF. BUY THE 80 DOLLARS ROCKBROS IF YOU WANT WATERPROOF

Not as warm as I was hoping. I'd get the insulated version if I could order again.