Big boy waterproof pants
11-07-12, 05:05 PM
#3
Senior Member
You already know my answer. If riding for fitness, get accustomed to being wet and just focus on keeping warm. If riding for leisure, stay indoors. If riding at a leisurely pace but need to commute, your budget will greatly define what options are available. Packable hiking rain pants to full on goretex.
__________________
Birth Certificate, Passport, Marriage License Driver's License and Residency Permit all say I'm a Fred. I guess there's no denying it.
Birth Certificate, Passport, Marriage License Driver's License and Residency Permit all say I'm a Fred. I guess there's no denying it.
11-07-12, 05:37 PM
#5
Senior Member
roubaix fleece bib-tights
__________________
Birth Certificate, Passport, Marriage License Driver's License and Residency Permit all say I'm a Fred. I guess there's no denying it.
Birth Certificate, Passport, Marriage License Driver's License and Residency Permit all say I'm a Fred. I guess there's no denying it.
11-07-12, 06:13 PM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Milpitas, CA
Posts: 981
Bikes: 2007 Specialized Rockhopper Disc; Trek 7.5 FX
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Stay away from Castelli - I purchased some in XXL, and thought they'd be too big (I'm a 38" waist). I was wrong. I need to lose about another 10-15lb before they'll fit me correctly.
11-07-12, 06:52 PM
#7
biker
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 67
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
On the cheap and ultralight side, I'm going to try tyvek pants. I already have some. I'm just waiting for my riding schedule and weather forecast to sync. I don't expect them to be 100% waterproof, or last very long, but they only cost about $3 each and weigh less than 3 ounces.
Yes, you'll get sweaty, but that's a warm moisture that's a whole lot better than letting a freezing rain sap heat directly from your skin.
Yes, you'll get sweaty, but that's a warm moisture that's a whole lot better than letting a freezing rain sap heat directly from your skin.
11-07-12, 09:01 PM
#8
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 15
Bikes: Hydee 2, Brompton M6R, LG MV Cargo
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I have the following
Patagonia Torrentshell pants
Showerpass Storm pant
Both in XL size, I am a 38-40 inch waist at 240Lbs.
I find both work well with base layers in colder weather, though haven't done below 20F.
Patagonia Torrentshell pants
Showerpass Storm pant
Both in XL size, I am a 38-40 inch waist at 240Lbs.
I find both work well with base layers in colder weather, though haven't done below 20F.
11-08-12, 11:11 AM
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 23,208
Mentioned: 89 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 18883 Post(s)
Liked 10,646 Times
in
6,054 Posts
I've never found waterproof pants that are good to ride a bike in. My legs can tolerate being much colder than my torso, but they don't tolerate warmth as well, I'll sweat much more and more easily with too much on my legs than on my chest.
That said, when it's cold and rainy here, I wear merino long johns under quick-dry pants with DWR. On those days I won't stop for longer than, well, a red light, and I'll also wear a wool hat. ("If your feet are cold, put on a hat.")
Does not compute!!
That said, when it's cold and rainy here, I wear merino long johns under quick-dry pants with DWR. On those days I won't stop for longer than, well, a red light, and I'll also wear a wool hat. ("If your feet are cold, put on a hat.")
Does not compute!!
11-08-12, 11:12 AM
#10
I am the Snail~!
I found a set of 'Dry Ducks' in 3XL that fit my 54" waist (just barely) Jacket and pants, and they squish down to a 4X6X3 bag that comes with them. Are supposed to be water "proof" - and sweaty beats cold and wet any day...
11-08-12, 01:41 PM
#11
Banned
Once under my Rain Cape , my legs are pretty sheltered, by my outstretched arms.
I get out light WPB shell pants when the headwind is strong.
Really Waterproof ?, Grundens.. Orange PVC bibs,
then I have my rubber boots on too,
good for filling sandbags out on the the Levee , bad weather..
I get out light WPB shell pants when the headwind is strong.
Really Waterproof ?, Grundens.. Orange PVC bibs,
then I have my rubber boots on too,
good for filling sandbags out on the the Levee , bad weather..
Last edited by fietsbob; 11-08-12 at 01:45 PM.
11-08-12, 01:46 PM
#12
Grumpy
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 59
Bikes: Surly LHT, Shogun Ninja, Santana tandem (in storage)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
