A few weeks ago a post on some DIY moose mitts fashioned from t-shirts was panned by some readers. One reader described using t-shirts as moose mitts as "stupid and useless." Ouch!
About a week ago I was running an errand and saw a recumbent rider go by with what appeared to be some killer DIY moose mitts. I did not have the time to get my camera out and take a picture and was bummed. Well, as luck would have it I stumbled upon the same bike yesterday, this time locked up which made ogling and picture taking very easy. Check it out -
The owner did an excellent job of execution if you ask me. They would appear to do the trick without being too bulky or hindering handling or braking.
What say the critics? Stupid and useless, or cool and ingenious? Weigh in! And if you have hacks to keep your hands warm when temperatures dip, let us know so we can share.
Moose mitts? Is that what these are called? I saw insulated vinyl mitts on handlebars all over Japan. I think the jug version is shamefully ugly--can no one sew any more? I say whip something up in sparkly vinyl!!
Posted by: Ruben | 02/10/2012 at 01:35 AM
These do look useful and simple, would probably work really well. Gotta agree with Ruben, my bike already looks ghetto enough. But keep those warm thoughts coming, I would much rather sweat than shiver.
Posted by: John h | 02/10/2012 at 05:36 AM
Looks like a pretty clever idea, but I don't think I could take the racket of a pair of milk bottles rattling in front of my face. Then again, it's so cheap and easy that I might give it a try one day.
Posted by: Jon Karak | 02/11/2012 at 07:35 PM
commenters: Shameful? Ghetto? if your bike doesn't look ghetto or shame most riders, you aren't trying... or maybe you're reading the wrong Blog.
Bikehacker: I salute the use of garbage to promote hand warmth. Awesome hack!
Posted by: jonas | 02/17/2012 at 09:17 AM