Riding Through Winter With 45nrth Bar Mitts

I honestly didn't think I needed 45nrth bar mitts until my fingers literally went numb ten minutes into a January commute. Up until that point, I'd been playing the "heavy glove" game, stacking liners under bulky ski mittens and hoping for the best. But if you've ever tried to operate a Shimano shifter or grab a handful of brake lever while wearing what essentially look like oven mitts, you know the struggle. You lose all tactile feel, and eventually, the wind chill wins anyway. ...

May 19, 2026 · 6 min · Baxter Ballen