Foldable Bikes Party: Best arm warmers for autumn 2019

Wednesday, 21 August 2019

Best arm warmers for autumn 2019

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Arm warmers are one of the most versatile ways to protect yourself in cold or changeable conditions. They come in plenty of different shapes and sizes, from heavy-duty thermal construction with windproof panels protecting your joints, to lightweight materials designed to fend off UV rays.

They can be worn with just about any jersey, then peeled off and stuffed in a rear pocket when the sun comes out, making them a quick and easy way to protect yourself from variable temperatures.

The use case options for arm warmers is a list as long as your arm itself. The humble arm warmers can serve as a backup option stuffed into your pocket on those warm-but-cloudy days, they can be paired with a short sleeve jersey to form a versatile replacement for your long sleeved option, they can be pulled on at the top of a long Alpine descent at the height of summer. They can even form a second (or third) sleeve on the coldest of winter days, where a winter jacket and waterproof layer still don't cut it.

Here is some advice on how to choose a good quality, well-fitting pair of arm warmers, with our pick of some of the best available to buy.

What to look for in a pair of arm warmers

1. Size and cut

Like most cycling gear, getting the right size warmers is paramount: too loose and they'll fall down; too tight and at best, they'll cause discomfort, but could lead to affected circulation and numb hands. The same applies when it comes to length: if they are too short, there will be an awkward, chill inducing gap below your sleeve; on the other hand, too much material will make for an uncomfortable bunch of fabric around your wrists.

When trying on warmers watch out for folds in the bend of the elbow. While some warmers are just a tube of fabric, others are articulated to accommodate bent elbows. The skin in this area is surprisingly sensitive, and over time bunched fabric can chafe, and will only get worse as sweat and/or rain is introduced. Watch out for warmers with lots of crisscrossing seams, as these are less pliable than the surrounding fabric and can often cause bind points.

2. Fabric

3. Grippers

4. DWR

Best arm warmers you can buy today

1. Pearl Izumi Elite Thermal Arm Warmer

£30 / $35 / AU$60
DWR treatment: Yes
Gripper: Yes

2. Castelli Nanoflex +

£35 / $50 / AU$65
DWR treatment: Yes
Gripper: Dual side

3. DHB Merino

£22 / $30 / AU$22
DWR treatment: No
Gripper: Yes

4. Sportful NoRain

£27 / $40 / AU$49
DWR treatment: Yes
Gripper: Yes

5. Assos armWarmer_evo7

£35 / $50 / AU$80
DWR treatment: No
Gripper: Yes

6. Endura Thermolite

£20 / $30 / AU$21
DWR treatment: Yes
Gripper: Yes

7. Rapha Classic Thermal

£40 / $55 / AU$70
DWR treatment: No
Gripper: Yes

8. Giro Chrono

£40 / $55 / AU$70
DWR treatment: No
Gripper: Yes

9. Gore Bike Wear Thermo

£30 / $40 / AU$60
DWR treatment: No
Gripper: Yes

10. GripGrab Light Midseason

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