Thanks, all for the testimonials... looking forward to my next rain ride...
BB
On Sunday, June 1, 2014 6:49:03 PM UTC-4, Jonathan Shinefeld wrote:
Hi Bobby, I've had a Duxback poncho for years. With spats I stay dry and
it's my choice for cold rainy days with a light layer underneath. It is
Bobby, I don't have the Carradice but like the rain cape much better than a
jacket. Rain jackets and pants get me so hot and sweaty I may as well put
up with the rain. That said, I use splats and the Riv shin gaurds in any
severe rain. Even longboard fenders will still let some road spray
I have a duxback and have found it to be really nice for light rain and
even some slushy spitty snow, but my shoulders have gotten pretty damp if
it's really raining. This would be in the context of my 10-mile commute
each way. I also like that it covers the bike, but I use a handlebar
Oh, but so far, I think the Riv English Riding Jacket is simply
outstanding. 4-season applicable if you get it big enough to wear a down
sweater under it. Really rainproof and not clammy. Packs up small. Great
on the bike, plus great as a travel jacket; have had it overseas and it was
the
Almost but not entirely off topic: There's an entirely entertaining
documentary called Bill Cunningham New York about a fashion photographer
for the NY Times who rides his bike around the city every day all week
taking pictures of people on the street. He has done so for 40–50 years. He
spends
I have the whole Rivendell outfit: yellow poncho with yellow fisherman's
hat. Even with fenders with long flaps, I still need rain pants/shoe covers
(Showers Pass is good) if I want to be entirely dry at speed (ca. 15 mph).
If I'm willing to slow down to jogging speed and there isn't much wind,
Without spats, your feet are going to get soaked - even with spats (and
fenders) they'll get some wet. And in a beating rain, you'd want leggings.
Can't keep all the water out of your face, either, and some is going to run
down your shirt.
I don't face commuting on a bike in the rain.
Can't say about Carradice.
But I have an el cheapo chinese poncho with a really huge hood and long
brim. Long back to cover saddle.
I like it. Cool and circulating air underneath. I like it better than a
rain jacket for that circulation.
Helmet over hood for sure. That way you can look
