Everything you need to know about sleeves: from their definition to today’s bike models!
It’s the winter darling for warming your hands on the bike when it’s cold! It’s the muff! An enigmatic product for those who don’t yet know it exists, and an absolute must-have for any cyclist who has tried it on a previous winter. But what is a muff? Everything, everything, everything, you’ll know all about the bike muff!
What does muff mean? Take a look in the dictionary!
According to the Larousse dictionary, it is defined as a “1.fur roll, in which the hands were placed to protect them from the cold” or a “2.small short gaiter worn, in the practice of certain sports, at the junction of the shoe and pants to prevent the infiltration of gravel, snow or water”.
Today, the sports muff is available for the upper body (arm muffs) and lower body (calf compression muffs) in running, while it is customary to reserve it for the hands in cycling.
The muff: a garment for cyclists
On the cycling side, we’re getting closer to the first definition with anti-cold bicycle sleeves. This accessory takes the form of a sleeve of variable shape. Depending on the type of cycling, this winter garment adopts several names and synonyms!
For road cyclists, it’s often called a cuff, and covers the whole forearm to protect against the cold. For city cyclists, it’s not uncommon to associate muffs with cycling gloves or mittens, since they cover the hands as well. That’s why it’s often synonymous with these different textiles.
In short, depending on the cyclist’s riding style, anti-cold bike muffs can take different forms, but their aim remains the same: to protect the cyclist from the elements (cold, rain, wind) while cycling.
Sleeves for competition or road use
Also known as cuffs, this product slips directly onto your forearms. In other words, this cylindrical sheath sticks to your skin! It often contains elastane, also known as Lycra, for quick donning.
Muffs or mitts for urban / leisure bikes
This accessory isn’t just for the most athletic among us! The urban cycling muff is aimed at all those who have to get around by bike on a daily basis. In the city, on the outskirts of town, or even over short distances in the countryside, this garment effectively warms your hands and wrists.
In concrete terms, this comforting accessory invites your hands to slip into it, without fitting over your body. With its variable silhouette and voluminous appearance, this equipment is more like a handlebar mitt, to be attached to the bike.
To fit, urban bike muffs simply attach to the handlebars, on your bike grips. Installing a pair of muffs creates a closed, warm environment for your cycling hands, without compromising on your safety! Yes, because this insulating object in no way blocks the operation of the brake cables on the bike where it’s installed.
For perfect compatibility, this flagship product is also available in bike muffs for curved handlebars or straight handlebars.
This second hand accessory is the latest trend in bicycle muffs! This one-size-fits-all product is available in imitation leather, waterproof fabric and recycled materials!
At Suzon et Suzette, we’re all in favor of adopting cycling as part of our daily routine! But this resolution, taken by more and more city dwellers, comes with its own set of challenges. Among them, protecting your bike from the first sub-zero temperatures in autumn, and then from the extreme cold of winter.
That’s why our hand protectors are designed with fur in mind! Our team has sourced soft, fluffy, Oeko-tex Standard 100-certified fur to take care of your knuckles. Add it to another key ingredient – weatherproof coated cotton – and you’ve got great Suzon et Suzette waterproof muffs for city biking.
What Suzon et Suzette has to offer for urban cycling
Convinced to buy winter muffs? Here are 3 good reasons to adopt ours, in addition to being particularly warm and cozy:
eco-responsible: make a purchase that’s in line with your values, without being at odds with your commitment to cycling (respect for the environment). Say goodbye to muffs made in China, ours come in limited quantities from our French solidarity sewing workshops!
fancy: as well as being effective against the cold, our muffs are beautiful! Very beautiful 😉 Well, we may lack a little objectivity, but one thing’s for sure: each pair of Suzon et Suzette muffs is made with a lot of love.
They’re easy to get: order them directly online from our website, or pick them up at one of our partner outlets (Décathlon, Cycles Blain, etc.).
By the way, did you know that our cycling mittens are available for young and old alike? A great deal to equip the whole family!
