Thread: Comfort/Safety vs Convenience/Function
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Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
…In the nicest temperatures, it’s less comfortable, but nonetheless more convenient to ride my aluminum beater in the rain than my pristine carbon fiber bike. OtherwiseI’m usually a happy camper (hate that expression).
Originally Posted by Kindaslow
…Then, it is all about the rain and rain gear. Really good rain gear does breath, so the decision is some sweat or soaking wet from the rain. Usually the right quick dry makes the rain gear worth it…
Hi @Kindaslow,

I just noticed that you have an S-Works; that’s my pristine carbon fiber bike, never deliberately ridden in the rain, and put into storage in mid-December. That February ride described above was pleasant since that was the first one of the year on the S-Works.
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