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Lomo Winter Mountain Bike Gloves
108g Large as tested £14.99
The Lomo Winter Mountain Bike Gloves are designed for general winter contexts. Wind and water resistant, they perform well on and off road, breathe reassuringly well, and offer excellent dexterity. The holy grail of winter handwear, then Michael … well not quite, although they’re very accommodating of liner gloves when the temperature dips close to zero, or indeed lower.
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Pros: Excellent dexterity, sensible padding density, grippy leather palm, good wind and water resistance, subtle but effective reflectives, excellent value for money.
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Cons: Not fully waterproof, genuine leather palm will alienate vegan and strict vegetarians.
Specification
These are a softshell design employing several features in common with their standard winter siblings. They feature a durable water repelling coasting, which will need washing with a proofing agent every so often. The fabrics may be water resistant but stitched construction will permit water inside - especially with submersion. Staying with the backs, there subtle retro-reflective logos and detailing - more subtle than their road counterparts but certainly fit for purpose. There’s no Terry thumb wipe, although I’ll confess to being oblivious until I went to tame a dribbly nose. Inside, there’s a middleweight fleece fabric for tactile warmth and insulation.
The palms deviate from their standard winter stablemates in that they are dimpled, textured leather for grip and communication with touch screen devices. Not for vegan and strict vegetarians, but verry hard wearing, provided you give them a lick of hide food every so often - 6-8 weeks, given my experience with motorcycle leathers, traditional leather saddles etc.
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There’s gusseting between thumb and forefinger to prevent premature wear, especially when riding on the hoods, or brifters, say on a cross, or other knobbly tyred drop bar build. I was pleased to see a traditional approach to padding, rather than ulnar defending blobs, since the latter can induce precisely the discomfort and tingling they’re supposed to eliminate.
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Cuffs look shallow but employ an elasticated gasket for effective weather sealing and a modest, unobtrusive pull-on tab for easy donning. Double stitched construction runs throughout and not so much of a loose thread anywhere. Reassuringly good, especially given their ticket price.
Sizing & Fit 3.75/5
In common with most bike gloves, regardless of genre, these are a snug fit for comfort and dexterity. Lomo’s sizing chart is very accurate, which takes the guesswork out of virtual purchases. I’m blessed with slender hands and long willowy digits and found the large absolutely bang on, while still having scope for liner type gloves. I’ve found Specialized absolutely perfect, when the mercury has dipped below two degrees, or the air temperature is minus. Designs such as the Madison Roam with ulnar defending blobs will fit, but in my experience, result in bunching and ultimately, discomfort given 90 minutes or so.
Performance 3.5/5
They’ve proved incredibly versatile and done exactly what they’ve promised in the blurb and to a high standard. Our first outings were chilly - phone and other devices suggested two degrees when I headed out and when up to speed, I was conscious of some subtle draft the fingertips- nothing serious and the lining retained a comfortable inner climate throughout the two-hour ride. I’ve been fine down to 1 degrees for three to four hours. However, I reached for the liners when it hit zero, or windchill dragged it a degree or two below.
On balance, I’d carry liners on a longer ride, just in case of detour, or mechanical. These thin Specialized proved a fabulous pairing-no issues with bunching, or compromised dexterity. With liners minus 3 was still viable but any colder and I’ve reached for deep winter “lobster” type.
It’s worth noting, we’re all very different, some folks run hotter, others feel the cold more acutely. At the other extreme, when it’s been unexpectedly mild - 11, or 12 degrees, I’ve been only faintly clammy and by this point, the fabric seemed to kick in, evicting moisture and leaving fingers and palms refreshingly arid.
Staying with palms and fingers, the dimpled leather texture is really grippy - great when reaching for a bottle or commanding a compact camera - but comes into its own with all genres of bar tape in wet, or dry, on and sans asphalt. It’s been universally good with the M Part Primo Anti Slip Silicone Bar Tape , Wolf Tooth Supple Lite Bar Tape and Ergon Othocell Bar Tape.
The Wolf Tooth Supple light is fitted to Ursula and sees a good mix of green lane, bridleway and unmade roads. Wet or dry, I’ve been able to cruise along, navigating holes, ruts and roots with a sense of relaxed, empowered control for as long as my legs could winch us along.
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No sense of nagging fatigue and this narrative remained consistent when tackling swooping descents, even with laden trailer trundling behind. The Lomo gloves’ middleweight padding density affords decent protection from vibration, ruts and similar, but without deadening connection with the bars.
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Braking and shifting followed this connected experience. No issues with tingling, or numbness, even after three to four hours of mixed terrain exploring. I was expecting to remove them when tackling punctures, although in practice, this was only with tighter beads. No call to do so when turning barrel adjusters, nipping stuff tight and similar light roadside fettling. Again, the dimpled leather fingers afford slip-free command of multi tools, minimising faff and chill on wintry days. Communication with phones and other touch screen technology has also proven consistently reliable.
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Water resistance is reasonable but think persistent showery rain and bargain on 40-45 minutes before rain infiltrates the fabric and begins making itself known. Immersion - say if retrieving an ejected bottle from a puddle or stream and water will foil the stitching more or less immediately. Again, applying a wash-in DWR coating will extend things slightly but if you have plunged your hand into a stream, bargain on several hours before they’ll feel close to dry.
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That said, I’d always prefer a water-resistant garment over a totally impervious one. I recall the child like joy of being able to plunge a TPU lined glove straight into freezing water and emerging bone dry, tempered by sweaty hands when strong winter sun took over.
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With temperatures around 6 or 7 degrees, when wet, my hands have felt soggy but temperate and without the clamminess synonymous with neoprene models.
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Like their winter stablemates, I’d be inclined to pack some over-mitts, if you’re heading out for a long, rainy ride. Now, the cuffs are a little shallower, so I was relieved to discover they’ve afforded a good, reliable overlap with jerseys and jackets, preventing wet, wintry stuff being blown inside. Neutral styling is another plus, looking good with road, trail, gravel and even street clothing - say on commutes, or walking.
Care/Durability 3.5/5
Pop in the wash at 30 degrees, add some DWR proofing product every few washes and line dry. Drying times vary, but bargain on a few hours at room temperature before they’re bone dry.
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Add a light helping of hide food to the palm every few washes, when fully dry to keep it supple and nourished. Six weeks and 700 mixed terrain miles later, ours are still nigh on packet fresh. Not so much as a loose thread despite the usual thrills and occasional spills of trail riding and everyday carelessness.
Value 4/5
The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. Taking everything into account, the Lomo Winter Mountain Bike Gloves represent fantastic value for money. Probably the closet potential rivals are Van Rysel Smartphone Compatible Thermal Cycling Gloves. These promise water resistance and breathability. Then of course, there’s the two-year warranty. There’s a choice of black, or fluro yellow and black. However, the recommended temperature range is between 6 and 11 degrees.
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Madison Flux Waterproof Trail Gloves are another trail orientated model that I’ve run long term and have a similar specification. These are available in a range of colours, boast excellent dexterity, good connection, courtesy of the silicone infused palms and fingers. Weather resistance is broadly on par with the Lomo. That said, I’ve found the cuffs could be longer-for better overlap and while good value at £29.99, they’re virtually twice the Lomo’s asking price.
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Chiba 2nd Skin Light-Line Windprotect Waterproof Glove in Fluoro Yellow aren’t genre specific, but offer wind and waterproofing, touch screen compatibility and memory foam padding. Again, decent value on paper, and Steve was impressed with an earlier incarnation but at £39.99, they’re a good bit dearer than the Lomo.
Endura Strike Waterproof Gloves are available in sizes from XS to XXL.
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These are marketed as all-rounders, feature a DWR outer finish and waterproof, breathable liner. A silicone grip and synthetic leather palm are designed to offer low maintenance all conditions grip, gel padding and an extended Velcro cuff. However, at £37.99, they’re a good bit steeper than the Lomo.
Summary
There are some minor limitations, but fundamentally, the Lomo Winter Mountain Bike Gloves represent fantastic value for money and deliver consistently well across the board. They also lend themselves nicely to road riding and are subtle enough for general outdoor duties.
Verdict: 3.5/5 Capable, wallet-friendly middleweight winter gloves with only minor compromises.
Michael Stenning
Winter Mountain Bike Gloves | Lomo UK. Wetsuits & Dry Bags
PUBLISHED JANUARY 2026
