Handguards anyone?

[GEO]

I already have a pair of these! I'm actually on my second pair, as the velcro closure burst on the first pair after about a year... and they replaced them under warranty (they'd been worn about 5 times).

If I'm honest, they're TOO warm for me! My hands end up sweating, and the insides of the gloves end up soaking. When I take them off, they're really difficult to get back on because the lining starts coming out with them.
In a Scottish winter, the temps are usually about 0-3°C... and I don't think this is cold enough for the gloves. My hands start off cold, and the gloves do a great job of warming them, I turn the heating down, or even off... but my hands then are toasty and sweat!

What I'd really like is heated grips, so that I can wear thin riding gloves and have the proper feel of the bar. No clunky battery on my wrists, and no ski gauntlet type gloves... but still warm finger tips!!

maybe a USB heated grip cover with a external battery would do the trick?
You got me thinking…

 

[p3eps]

maybe a USB heated grip cover with a external battery would do the trick?
You got me thinking…

I was looking at similar - but more like a heated element that you could jam inside a standard grip...

Surely the external one is going to move about on the grip when you ride unless you glued it or something?
Could glue it to an old set of grips I suppose?

 

[Jurassic]

Check out www.Geohandguards.com
they make THREE different handguards made for riding and cover all the bases Ranging from $60.00 - $115.00.
made in the USA

The Geo NX handguards are identical to the ones that you can get on Amazon for less than £20 (GBP) and they break really easily. I've just broken another one (my third) and am looking for a stronger alternative. The Trail Max ones look decent though but they're a lot of money for a few bits of plastic.

 

[GEO]

The Geo NX handguards are identical to the ones that you can get on Amazon for less than £20 (GBP) and they break really easily. I've just broken another one (my third) and am looking for a stronger alternative. The Trail Max ones look decent though but they're a lot of money for a few bits of plastic.

The Trail Max is a LOT more than a “few” bits of plastic, it’s a Quality Product that took 5 years to refine and it’s patented Unlike all the other stuff out there.
It sounds like you’ve already spent 60 gbp on 3 sets and are still unwilling to spend 115 gbp on a superior product?…
we guarantee our products, they’re manufactured in the USA and are unbreakable. Unlike the 20 gbp stuff you bought on Amazon.
by the way, if you bought the ones that are “identical “ to the ones on Amazon from us… we would make sure you were taken care of, unlike the companies in it for a quick dollar.
www.geohandguards.com
we also make a Derailleur Guard and another option coming soon As well.
Best of luck on your Quest

 

[GEO]

I already have a pair of these! I'm actually on my second pair, as the velcro closure burst on the first pair after about a year... and they replaced them under warranty (they'd been worn about 5 times).

If I'm honest, they're TOO warm for me! My hands end up sweating, and the insides of the gloves end up soaking. When I take them off, they're really difficult to get back on because the lining starts coming out with them.
In a Scottish winter, the temps are usually about 0-3°C... and I don't think this is cold enough for the gloves. My hands start off cold, and the gloves do a great job of warming them, I turn the heating down, or even off... but my hands then are toasty and sweat!

What I'd really like is heated grips, so that I can wear thin riding gloves and have the proper feel of the bar. No clunky battery on my wrists, and no ski gauntlet type gloves... but still warm finger tips!!

Im getting close to figuring out a “COOL” hack that will allow you to use a heated grip warmer and a small usb battery, I currently have a set on my E bike and will give it a go as soon as possible. I did a quick test to see about the heat from the grip warmer “ which was great” and the draw on a battery and as it turns out, you don’t need a HUGE battery for a 2 ish hour ride in the cold…
more 2 come!

 

[Jurassic]

The Trail Max is a LOT more than a “few” bits of plastic, it’s a Quality Product that took 5 years to refine and it’s patented Unlike all the other stuff out there.
It sounds like you’ve already spent 60 gbp on 3 sets and are still unwilling to spend 115 gbp on a superior product?…
we guarantee our products, they’re manufactured in the USA and are unbreakable. Unlike the 20 gbp stuff you bought on Amazon.
by the way, if you bought the ones that are “identical “ to the ones on Amazon from us… we would make sure you were taken care of, unlike the companies in it for a quick dollar.
www.geohandguards.com
we also make a Derailleur Guard and another option coming soon As well.
Best of luck on your Quest

Yeah, you're absolutely right and I'm currently looking for an alternative solution instead. I think there's definitely mileage in having a pair of brush guards for weather protection in winter (depending on where you ride). Apologies if I offended you regarding your handguards, I'm sure they're very good.

 

[RickBullotta]

"Flag only" handguards are pretty useless in a hard crash. They're just "brush guards" to keep away thorns and small branches. On my KTM motos I only use full metal wrap handguards (Cycras) and they've saved my a$$ many times.

 

[RickBullotta]

Also keep in mind that MTB bars are NOT designed to take forces in the directions and locations that handguards might deliver - the prospect of a broken handlebar in a crash could actually be greater with the handguards than without.

 

[Jurassic]

I've finally admitted defeat and shelled out for a pair of Sendhit handguards. I really miss having them on during the colder weather but I can't justify buying another pair of disposable cheap ones off Amazon. The ones I've ordered have an alu mounting bracket so should hopefully survive better than the cheap ones did. I looked at the Sam Hill AVS ones but the coverage is less and since I want them for weather protection rather than protection from bushes or impacts I went with the Sendhits. I'll keep you posted how they fare.

 

[2WheelsNot4]

I have this company's grips on all my bikes.

Hand Guards

So why did RevGrips make Hand Guards? Our local trails have been tremendously overgrown (at least the places we like to ride) and throughout our rides, we'd get struck with branches, bushes, even a cactus or two. It started to negatively impact our rides and that needed to change. We looked...

revgrips.com

80 bucks for something akin to a rear light mount and a bit of plastic. They must cost $5 to produce.

These people certainly know their market.

Or should that be markup

 

[Diggin_Dirt]

And if looks is not a problem, go straight to Bar Mitts Bar Mitts

This! They work incredible, but they are ridiculous looking. Your hands will think it's worth it.