General Cycling Discussion - Motorcycle Rainsuit, anyone use one for winter?!

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Cyclomania
09-01-11, 08:36 PM
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I know the breathability to these suits is lacking.

I know that some of them run extra large.

I know that people who ride motorcycles rate them high.

How about it, anyone try one to get around town in the rain?:lol::lol::lol:

The cost for these things is moderate, around 39.95 online.

johndeere
09-02-11, 10:33 PM
Don't do it! You will over-heat. They are made for keeping a mostly inactive driver warm and dry.

Maybe if you're naked underneath..... :)
Cyclomania
09-02-11, 11:29 PM
Thanks for the reply!

shawmutt
09-04-11, 09:26 AM
Your range of motion will likely be hindered too. $40 for a motorcycle rain suit? I wouldn't trust those on a scooter, they'd probably fall apart during the first rain or at highway speeds.
fietsbob
09-04-11, 10:10 AM
Picked one up in a recycle box, red/white/black German,
large size, but sleeves need a gauntlet glove, as they're Rather short.
for stated size..... yours for shipping cost..

For this winter I have a Grunden's made Cycle cape..
firehose waterproof.