- Joined
- Sep 25, 2009
- Messages
- 3,055
- Age
- 68
- Location
- West Des Moines, IA
- Bike
- 2022 Kymco AK 550
- 2024 Miles
- 001059
- STOC #
- 8058
No I don't have heated grips. I debated and researched about pros/cons of heated grips vs. heated gloves and for the temps I ride in during the cold months I decided on the gloves. I knew I would need some kind of electrical assistance to keep warm, even if I kept the Hippo Hands. I chose the more expensive gloves since everything I read convinced me the one weakness of heated grips (without the HH) is the wind would still chill the backsides of my hands based on the many reviews I read on the difference. I know there are many riders who are fine with the grips and have no issues with the chill wind on the backs of their hands but I knew I would be riding in much colder temps than to trust that I wouldn't be the one with sweaty palms on one side and frozen on the other. The Gerbings work great for what I need. A friend referred them to wearing toasters on my hands. OK, at least I am very warm at any temp I've ridden in so far.