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I might have to look into that. Thanks for the link!
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Thread: Rain gear review for commuters
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05-16-2008, 05:30 AM #1
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Rain gear review for commuters
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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.
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05-16-2008, 05:39 AM #2
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05-16-2008, 05:42 AM #3
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05-16-2008, 08:12 AM #4
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Didn't all that fabric give you a lot of drag?
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05-16-2008, 11:48 AM #5
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No.
Originally Posted by missjulied
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05-23-2008, 08:53 AM #6
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Looks pretty cool!
We aren't known for our abundant sunshine up here in the Pac Northwest, so rain gear is de-reguer
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05-23-2008, 12:23 PM #7
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de rigeur.
There are even sturdier models over here.
yes they drag. depends on the speed. But they work except on the feet.Last edited by alpinerabbit; 05-23-2008 at 12:26 PM.
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05-28-2008, 05:11 AM #8
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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.
