Originally Posted by
jeffpoulin
Those are really nice! I'm thinking I might order a pair. If you don't mind my asking, how are they in the rain? What temperature range would you recommend wearing them? Are they easily washable? Do the ankle cuffs rub on your chain, or are they tapered enough to not rub?
They are wind and water
resistant...they're ok for a light rain, but will soak in a soaker. They dry fast tho.
I wear them down to 40 or so without anything under them, colder with poly/wool longies or tights. Above 60 I zip off the legs for instant shorts.
I wash em in cold water and hang dry about once a week or so or as needed. My current pair is like 5 years old and still going strong. Make sure that you secure the reflective velcro ankle straps before washing or put the pants in a mesh bag to prevent them from sticking to other stuff you might be washing too.
The ankles have reflective velcro straps that let you fold & cinch em up tight against your legs...no rub.
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Last edited by chipcom; 04-07-10 at 12:56 PM.