{"id":15373,"date":"2016-06-02T14:52:12","date_gmt":"2016-06-02T04:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bikeme.tv\/?p=15373"},"modified":"2016-06-02T14:52:12","modified_gmt":"2016-06-02T04:52:12","slug":"held-freezer-ii-the-ultimate-winter-glove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikeme.tv\/index.php\/held-freezer-ii-the-ultimate-winter-glove\/","title":{"rendered":"HELD FREEZER II \u2013 THE ULTIMATE WINTER GLOVE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I am shortly to head out into the desert with a rock star and some executives. Because I am old and canny, like a vicious walrus, I know the Australian outback is cold in winter. And given I am travelling with rock stars and executives, only the Road Gods know how long we may all be out there for.<\/p>\n<p>Others may be dressing for what they imagine will be the balmy Outback. I am dressing to survive the White Walker climate.<\/p>\n<p>So I went to see my mate Ray at Held Biker Fashion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRay, \u201cI said to Ray. \u201cI am going into the winter desert next week. I need to keep ice-death at bay. Do you have any gloves that may assist me in this endeavour?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI do,\u201d said Ray.<\/p>\n<p>And he did.<\/p>\n<p>He handed me these Freezer II units.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15375\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15375\" class=\"wp-image-15375 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/bikeme.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/13312859_1722556661365699_3536038071226835880_n.jpg\" alt=\"13312859_1722556661365699_3536038071226835880_n\" width=\"620\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikeme.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/13312859_1722556661365699_3536038071226835880_n.jpg 620w, https:\/\/bikeme.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/13312859_1722556661365699_3536038071226835880_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bikeme.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/13312859_1722556661365699_3536038071226835880_n-262x350.jpg 262w, https:\/\/bikeme.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/13312859_1722556661365699_3536038071226835880_n-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bikeme.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/13312859_1722556661365699_3536038071226835880_n-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I&#8217;m hoping I can play Mossy&#8217;s guitar in them.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Now, when the Germans call something \u201cFreezer\u201d, one can safely conclude that whatever carries that name is either the best freezing thing ever made, or, if it\u2019s a pair of gloves, then they will be suitable for journeying to the North Pole while holding icicles in your hand.<\/p>\n<p>And I\u2019m thinking these Held Freezer IIs are the latter.<\/p>\n<p>I have only worn them around town for a day and have yet to plunge them into the sub-zeros of the Outback, but I am amazed.<\/p>\n<p>It takes a bit to amaze me when it comes to gloves. I have been rocking BMW\u2019s top-end winter units for the last seven years. Great gloves.<\/p>\n<p>But these Held items are greater still.<\/p>\n<p>They are filled with GoreTex, have soft knuckle armour, will repel water (though they are not waterproof) and are, manifestly, the absolute last word in warmth.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, they are supremely well-made and comfortable \u2013 yes, they are thick \u2013 but mostly on top of the glove, so you\u2019re still getting good feel at the controls.<\/p>\n<p>They are made of the softest leather, clearly taken from the gentle bellies of exotic herd mammals which have been massaged by girls called Helga in glorious Bavarian pastures.<\/p>\n<p>And most importantly, they are warm. Seriously, honestly and blazingly warm.<\/p>\n<p>Come at me, frozen desert bastard.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>HOW MUCH? $200<\/p>\n<p>WHERE CAN I GET THEM? Go <a href=\"http:\/\/heldaustralia.com.au\/shop\/freezer-mens-glove.html\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0NOTE: I will provide a full and comprehensive report on the Freezer II gloves when I have subjected them to some miles. I\u2019m just telling you this now in case you\u2019ve got cold hands, no heated grips and are wondering what you should do about it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am shortly to head out into the desert with a rock star and some executives. Because I am old and canny, like a vicious walrus, I know the Australian outback is cold in winter. 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