I've used rain capes for a good 10 years, and they're great except in sidewind. The ventilation can't be beat. With a sidewind, turning feels a lot more like coming about in a sailboat. I stopped using them because I started riding my road bikes off pavement a lot, and full fenders kept making noise or getting in the way. With mountain bike style clip on fenders rain capes just don't work as well. Modern rain suits are now much more breathable than they used to be so I've gotten used to them as a compromise.
On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 1:00:47 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > Contrary opinion from someone who lives in a desert. I recall riding home > 5 miles in an immense S Western thunderstorm with howling 3/4 headwind > wearing my light Campmore poncho. The rain was coming down so hard that the > access road to my street flooded ~2' deep -- the 1 time I've seen that > happen; I rode into it and bailed, and it was just below my knees. I was > wearing shorts and the poncho has a hood. I was completely dry from throat > to thigh and relatively dry from chin to hair (well, at least in back). I > was very surprised that the wind didn't bother me much more than it usually > does; I had a 64" fixed gear. > > Now this sort of experience around here is a once in a decade, but I've > used the Campmore (and the 2 Carradices) on 15 mile homebound commutes > enough to know that for some people ponchos work well, given that any rain > system is going to be a compromise. As always, YMMV. > > I still have the Campmore in its little stuffsack and stick it into my bag > with a Grunden's hat when it looks like rain, but I've been lucky this > season. I wish I'd seized the spats that were on sale here recently. > > Patrick "in ABQ, when it rains, it pours" Moore > > On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 1:42 PM Jason Fuller <jtf.f...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Yeah, ponchos are for "in case of rain" use in my opinion - and no >> replacement for rain kit when there's 100% chance of rain. Another good >> use for them is short rides in the rain so you can simply pull the poncho >> off and be wearing your 'normal' clothes straight away. It even keeps your >> feet pretty dry if your fender coverage is sufficient, so you don't need an >> entire change of clothes for a ten minute ride. >> >> On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 12:33 PM Will Boericke <wboe...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I ride in the rain frequently (commuter). I tried it in a poncho once. >>> It sucked. >>> >>> Perhaps there are bike specific ponchos that miraculously reclaim this >>> experience through some technological innovations, but it was loud, wet, >>> and annoying. >>> >>> Will >>> >>> On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 2:43:10 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: >>> >>>> 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 <bmfo...@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. 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