Rain gear review for commuters

I ordered this for my commute and gave it a test run this morning. It wasn't really raining so much as it was misty. So it didn't get a true test of fire.

But based on what I did observe, it will keep you dry. It has thumb loops on the front. This morning I actually looped them over my brake levers. To hold down the back it has loops for your legs. I am thinking about trying a caribiner through those and atttaching that to my saddle rails or rack. The hood will not go over your helmet, but I don't really consider that an issue. So the helmet goes on top.

The main disadvantage is that I can't easily keep track of my gearing. Since it covers every thing from bars to tush, if I lose track of which ring I'm in I have to wing it.

Overall, I would say it will keep me dry at least to my knees, maybe even mid calf (I do have fenders). And the price is right.

Nice!

I might have to look into that. Thanks for the link!

Yer welcome

Didn't all that fabric give you a lot of drag?

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Originally Posted by missjulied

Didn't all that fabric give you a lot of drag?

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No.

We aren't known for our abundant sunshine up here in the Pac Northwest, so rain gear is de-reguer :D

de rigeur.



There are even sturdier models over here.

yes they drag. depends on the speed. But they work except on the feet.

Did my first true rainy commute this morning. The only wet I got was sweat! I stayed nice and dry with the cape. Since I loop the thumb loops on the brake levers, it even kept my bar bag dry.

It did blow a bit in the wind, but after a minute of noticing it, I didn't anymore.