My cutoff for riding is 40 degrees. Lower than that I'm on my trainer. But for 40-55 or so I add these to my gear, and my hands stay warm enough- they don't go numb, and I can still confidently shift and brake. There are rubbery grips on the first two fingers to help. I'd buy this exact pair if I lost them. Plus, I'm a big dude 6'6" and finding XXL gloves that fit can be tough. These fit very well.