About this deal
The dates listed are as accurate as possible, but please note that the entire manufacturing world is in the middle of a global supply chain challenge. Constructed of 5mm neoprene, the Bar Mitts are waterproof and windproof for the ideal hand protection solution in cold, nasty weather - be it snow, rain, and/or wind.
Bar Mitts Road Pogie Handlebar Mittens: Internally Routed A neoprene pogie designed to work with drop handlebar in which the brake/shifter cables are routed underneath the bar tape. The Bar Mitts, however, are more like neoprene pockets that fold over and enclose your brake levers and hoods, close around the bar using velcro yet keep an opening for easy hand insertion and removal.
If you're looking for the most versatile, warmest, and fully featured pogies available, you've found them. They go around the end of your bar for added protection, and there's a zipper to help fit them over your shifters and brake levers. And you might even make fun of your ski-glove-wearing friends for standing around with their hands in their armpits.
Rad Power Bikes provides helpful online resources to assist you in this process, including in-depth videos and an extensive digital Help Center . The dexterity required to control your bike is impaired through windchill and the resulting decreased blood-flow in your hands. I say rough, because, well, this was rapid prototyping – so there wasn’t a lot of measurement or pinning done initially – just cut and go. And I have found that I really don’t like wearing thick gloves while riding – I just lose too much dexterity with a thicker glove.Strengthened by the many miles spent darting around Seattle's hilly streets on a steel single speed, Rook's progression in the sport was a quick one. been using them during this cold and wet snap at temp as low as -2 and every winter I ride until the snow and ice days make it too risky . I've never used them but to me they look like dangerous in case of a fall or an accident, because they could keep your hands "locked" or constrained to the handlebar, preventing you from proper movement while falling.