I think she bought them at a bike shop. They had a reflective strip on the
back. Clip in the front. The front was way longer than the back to cover
handlebars. But I just didn't like how it felt constrictive and heavy on the
hands when I was moving my hands around on the drop bars. Bordered on
FWIW, cycling-specific rain capes have thumb or hand loops to keep the cape
draped over the bar, even if it is a drop bar (note that I've owned 1 cape
that was cut too narrow to use on the hoods, but I just may have bought a
small one; don't know if the Carradice bright yellow nylon cape came in
I rode wil inexpensive, though seemingly well made, chinese hooded ponchos my
wife brought back from china.
Its true that they are cooler than jackets, as I could feel the air circulating
under the cape.
And. If the rain stops temporarily you can sling it over your shoulder behind
you and
You'll have to take my advice with 500 grams of sodium chloride granules; I
live in an area that averages citywide 9" a year (5" to 14" far west to far
east, I think). But I *have* ridden extensively enough in capes, as
described, back when I commuted for several years through our "monsoon"
during
The group has come through as usual. I've found a used Carradice to buy at
price that makes experimentation practical.
Tony, yes Tuesday night was wet!! I enjoy riding in the rain, but the temps
were low enough and I got wet enough to be miserable half way into my 40 minute
ride home.
Agreed though I️ think new from Rivendell it was over a $100.
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I have a Campmore cape, thin nylon cape. I actually like it better than the
Carradice cotton or nylon ones I owned, which were respectively too hot and
cut too tight; but the stupid leg loops are very inconvenient compared to
the Carradice waist ties. I cut the loops off and attached 2 short
Hey Erl, if you have one laying around you might try just going with a regular
poncho to see what you think. I rode in an old army poncho once last year and
it was ok, I tucked the excess in and sat on it... I'm sure a cycling one
would be a better solution though.
I missed riding the past
Thanks. I'll keep an eye on that auction! But, wow, $20 shipping makes it
pricey already. Thanks again for alerting me to this.
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Thanks. I'll keep an eye on that auction!
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Erl,
I️ thought about bidding on this but really don’t need another jacket. I️ saw
a medium poncho at Rivelo but no larger. Would be curious to head your
impressions.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Grundens-Bike-Poncho-Large-Rivendell-designed-/253247845797
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it's been raining on and off all week, and I am sick of my leaky Shower Pass
rain jacket. I want to experiment with using a cape/poncho. Anyone have one
they want to sell? Ideally looking for a: Grudens size large (Riv is out of
stock), J rain cape, or carradice pro-route.
Thanks,
Erl
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