Brian, Yes.. I hesitated a moment on the recommendation for that point, and I too consider it an important topic - I didn't realize until after I owned it and had used it - but also didn't want to send your topic into too much of a tangent :)
Several of my riding buddies have the Cleverhood poncho and love it. My partner has a waxed canvas poncho from Bramble and Mr Twigg but it hasn't seen much use yet to comment on performance. Avoiding plastics is a priority for me as much as possible, but the heavier weight of waxed canvas isn't ideal for a poncho imo. On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 11:29 AM Brian Forsee <bmfor...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks for the info all... I've been wanting to give a poncho a try. > > Jason.. on your list of cons how wide is 'wide'? Although I may just skip > the peoples based on your ownership comment. I appreciate you including > that information in your review. I suspect lots of Riv customers subscribe > to the 'vote-with-your' dollar mentality. > > If anyone is holding a Riv/Grundens that would fit a 6'-2" human give me a > shout :) > > Brian in Saint Louis > On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 1:01:42 PM UTC-6 Jason Fuller wrote: > >> I have and use the People's Poncho - it's been getting plenty of use this >> past week, in fact! >> >> Pro's: >> - Keeps you impressively dry, even in heavier rain >> - Waist strap and hand loops work well to keep it in place as you ride >> - Front pocket is pretty useful and has proven fully waterproof for me >> - Packs small and fits into its stuff sack with ease >> >> Con's: >> - Can't pull it over my head with my helmet on; a quarter zip would have >> been nice for this >> - Like any poncho, it gets real flappy over 25 kph >> - Doesn't work as well with wide bars, or drop bars, or long reach ... >> suits a typical Riv fit nice though! >> - I find it hard on the neck if you use the hood, as the 'sail' like >> effect tugs on your head then .. so I just don't use the hood >> - Not performance related but .. the company is owned by white folks, and >> they've appropriated culture for the purpose of profit.. not really cool. >> >> Overall I'd recommend it, though - really happy I have it. If it's 100% >> rainy out I will instead opt for rain pants and a rain shell, not the >> poncho, for better mobility and less fuss. Also less dorky I think :) But >> for days where you might not need rain protection, but you also might, it's >> perfect. >> >> On Tuesday, 7 March 2023 at 08:55:55 UTC-8 Stephen wrote: >> >>> I just got my first bike poncho recently from a list member after being >>> poncho curious for awhile. Its the yellow grundens variety that Rivendell >>> used to sell but I do not think it is made anymore. It has served me very >>> well in the few pours I've worn it in, along with fenders being crucial. >>> When I was looking at purchasing a poncho new I was leaning towards the >>> waxed canvas one made by Carradice as I try to avoid plastics and >>> synthetics, the only downsides to it being a drab and dark color for urban >>> riding, and potentially a little heavier. For my basket I've just used my >>> sackville shop sack, and haven't had anything too important in the bag. >>> Water definitely gets in the zipper opening. I've thought a shop sack >>> combined with a smaller backpack style rain cover over the top like a >>> shower cap would be a good combo for keeping things dry. >>> >>> -Stephen >>> >>> On Monday, March 6, 2023 at 10:02:10 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: >>> >>>> Dazzle camo on a rain cape is a bold move! I love it! Those drivers >>>> can’t tell how big or small you are, or what direction you’re headed… might >>>> as well mess with ‘em! >>>> >>>> On Mar 6, 2023, at 8:42 PM, Roberta <rcha...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> More riding to you! ponchos are great for short jaunts. >>>> >>>> >>>> I don’t like riding in the rain but if it’s not too bad I’ll ride home >>>> from work wearing my CleverHood Cape, dazzle print in the tall size >>>> for more coverage >>>> https://cleverhood.com/products/rover-rain-cape?variant=40416266715341 >>>> >>>> >>>> Roberta >>>> >>>> >>>> On Monday, March 6, 2023 at 5:57:13 PM UTC-5 ack...@gmail.com wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hey all, >>>>> Rainy season is almost over in the Bay Area, but I'm going to be try >>>>> and be more prepared next year. I am looking at ponchos, and I have >>>>> decided that the PEOPLE'S PONCHO is the one I'm going to buy. But, I'd >>>>> love to hear/see what everybody else is rocking for their rainy day full >>>>> coverage (including front basket and bag) rain gear. I know there are >>>>> going to be varied responses here, but I'm hoping we can focus on >>>>> PONCHOS!!!! >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for reading, >>>>> Alex >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ab9fd030-f872-4b15-88d4-c94593aa5be8n%40googlegroups.com >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ab9fd030-f872-4b15-88d4-c94593aa5be8n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>>> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/ZKon5xTWqDM/unsubscribe > . > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/955e097d-aea3-4712-864a-c5747a02796bn%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/955e097d-aea3-4712-864a-c5747a02796bn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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