How to find your cycling gloves
Three models, sorted by temperature:
- 8-15 °C: The Light Gloves, light and thin for transitional weather. Wind-resistant, with extensive rubberization for a firm grip on the handlebars.
- <8 °C: The Gloves, with a velvety inner fleece, wind- and water-resistant. Your glove for cold days down to the 0-degree mark.
- <0 °C: The Deep Winter Gloves, for when it gets really cold. Protection for rides when others stay at home.
All three glove models come with practical features: thumb and index finger are touchscreen-compatible, grippers on the palm keep the handlebars secure even in wet conditions, and the reflective straede logo makes you visible at dusk.
Cycling gloves for winter
During winter rides, hands are the first to get cold because they rest motionlessly on the handlebars while the rest of your body works. That's why it's more worthwhile to pay attention to the temperature rating on cycling gloves than anywhere else.
The Gloves will keep you warm down to 0 degrees Celsius; below that, the Deep Winter Gloves take over. Whether you still ride with the Gloves in sub-zero temperatures depends on your personal sensitivity to cold. When in doubt, opt for the warmer model; you can always take them off. You can keep the rest of your body warm with our Cycling Jackets & Vests.
Important Reasons for Wearing Gloves on a Road Bike
There are three reasons that have nothing to do with cold weather for wearing road bike gloves:
- Grip, when hands sweat or it rains.
- Protection, because hands usually hit the ground first in a fall.
- Comfort, because otherwise the pressure on the palms on long rides will cause fatigue. On gravel, the rough surface is an additional factor. Those who ride off-road grip more firmly.
Properly caring for your cycling gloves
To ensure grip and fit last a long time, the right wash cycle is worthwhile. You can find out how to best care for your cycling gloves in our care guide for cycling apparel.
Overshoes and Toe Covers for Warm Feet
What applies to hands also applies to feet, as cycling shoes are designed for ventilation. Our Overshoes made of neoprene protect against cold and wet conditions, with a side zipper for easy on and off and a reflective heel for increased visibility.
If you only need front protection, the Toe Covers keep your toes warm, windproof, and waterproof, compatible with common road and gravel cleats. Both can be put on in seconds and quickly disappear into your jersey pocket when not needed.
Your advantage with straede
With straede cycling gloves, you're not just choosing functional apparel, but also minimalist style and a young label from Cologne. Free shipping, easy returns, and personal customer service are all part of the package for us.
Frequently asked Questions about Cycling Gloves
As a rule of thumb, use light, wind-resistant gloves 8-15 °C, a wind- and water-resistant model with an inner fleece 0-8 °C, and insulated winter gloves <0 °C. Cold sensitivity is individual. If your hands get cold quickly, choose the warmer model.
Snug enough so that nothing slips on the handlebars, and loose enough so that the fingertips don't hit. A glove that is too big will wrinkle in the palm and chafe, one that is too small will pinch and cause cold fingers because there is no air circulation.
Yes. The thumb and index finger are touchscreen-compatible on all three models. This means you can operate your bike computer or smartphone without taking off your gloves. In cold weather, this feature makes all the difference.
Then our Crash Replacement Guarantee applies: You contact us and we take care of the replacement. Gloves absorb the most impact in a crash and shouldn't hit you twice.
No, the models work equally well on asphalt and gravel. On gravel, the rubber coating on the palm is doubly beneficial because the surface is rougher and you grip more firmly. The temperature logic remains the same.
Overshoes, as cycling shoes are built for ventilation and allow cold and wet conditions to pass almost unimpeded. From about 10 °C downwards, our neoprene overshoes will keep you warm and dry, depending on your sensitivity to cold, down to about -5 °C. For transitional weather, when only your toes are cold, our Toe Covers are sufficient.
