Rainlegs - the new way to keep your legs dry

[mhara]

Here in the UK there's a new product which cyclists say is great - they look pretty functional. I'm certainly going to be buying Rainlegs.

Anything is better than hopping around in a sudden downpour on one leg in the wide-open by the roadside trying to get my shod foot down the other leg of my waterproof trousers.

Here's the URL
http://www.rainlegs.co.uk/index.php

[Thistle]

they look like a clever idea. i'd love to hear what you think when you use them...

[KnottedYet]

Are you a sales rep? Maybe some free samples?

[Zen]

They look pretty cool. Chaps!

[mhara]

Hi KnottedYet,
no I'm not connected with the product at all.

Heard about them on a (UK) cycling forum I use - here's two Forum posters views on them - and I agree with the comment about them being on the highly-priced side.

“I've just ridden home in a pair. Combined with a Goretex lightweight top, Ron Hill DXB Bikester bottoms & Northwave Celsius Goretex lined MTB boots I'm dry as a bone & very comfy thanks.
They are easy on/off, allow the legs to breathe so you don't get sweaty & keep out the wind & rain. Useful on frosty nights too!”

“I've had a pair for quite a while now and like them. I did cause a bit of a riot when I modelled them at our DA meet but I'm convinced that was due to the lacy bit at the top which does look like a garter belt. They do work well and I find that they do not cause overheating as do trousers. They are surprisingly effective and while they extend to just below the knee the whole leg is kept dry. A bit on the dear side but I'd recommend them.”

[KnottedYet]

Poooey, I hoped we could get some freebies....

They are apparently cheaper here. Wallingford Bicycle Parts has 'em for something like $55. www.wallbike.com

I am a prolific sweat producer, and this might be just the thing for me. (if I wanted to put something over my wool, which seems to do just fine in most Seattle rain conditions)

[mhara]

Sorry about no freebies

UK Sterling is strong against the US dollar right now so actually $55 is $6 more than I'd be paying here. And we have customs import duty to spoil things too when I buy from the USA -

A shame really because I like USA quality.

[mhara]

OK - have tracked down a local shop (store) where they stock rainlegs.

I went to try on a medium pair - because I'm pretty much a medium in the clothing department. But the strap that goes round the hamstrings was too short - and my hips weren't covered properly. So then I tried large.

And then I tried extra-large. Still wasn't a good fit.

This did my ego no good at all!

Sadly I think you need to have narrow hips, a small butt and, well, not be such a female shaped female.

So there I was today, seeking shelter from a sudden downpour, sitting at a bus-stop while I struggled into my Gortex trousers and everyone on the bus was dry, and amused.... What a disappointment.

The concept is a classic. What's needed is to bring out a more female shaped version.

[erichi]

Has anyone given these things a go? Wonder if one could rig up one's own with velcro straps and such fairly easily as well. The concept is great, easy to carry if a commuter and throw on in a pinch. Although the denim version is quite ugly.