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| The Oxfords have a variable temperature control, while Tech 7 are more basic with just a low/high/off switch, but both are effective enough for the price. That is a good idea with the gloves. It's usually the case that a couple of thin layers are warmer than a single thick one, particularly if the outer layer is windproof - air gaps being particularly good at insulation. My biggest gripe with winter gloves is usually that they're just too thick to allow much in the way of precise feel or control. It's an area where a lot of manufacturers could certainly do better.
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+1 about the clumsy winter gloves. At the moment, I am using an ancient pair of Frank Thomas Aqua. They're beefy enough to make me feel I am protected, and warm enough for the 13-mile commute in most conditions. They are no longer 100% waterproof, but a bit of dubbin every couple of weeks keeps the worst out. But now they are old, the leather on the palms has stretched and bunches up on the grips. My Richa summer gloves are great for feel, but too thin for November. Time to spring for a decent pair, I guess. I tried a pair of Pathans the other day, which seemed excellent, but the owner wanted them back! Of a set of heated grips and a pair of Tesco bags over the fingers. Maybe not.
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