Originally Posted by
e-Man
I live in a place that generally doesn't get wet weather, so I echo bhop's answer that I don't want to invest in equipment that wouldn't see much use. Also wouldn't want to change tires (I prefer all terrains, something that rolls smooth on the street since that is where I ride 95% of the time). Has for my fear of getting it wet, I don't like the fact that water can wash off lubricants and cause rust.
I've spent about 10 years in similar climatic conditions, where rain is a rarity, so I can understand not wanting to go spend time and money on rain gear.
If you do any outdoor activities at all (hiking, etc) you likely have all you need to get by in the wet - simple lightweight rain jacket at least.
If the temperature is warm, say 55 degrees F or warmer, you really don't need anything on your legs, and above 65 you could literally ride with no rain gear at all - our skin is waterproof, after all.
For the bike, you should be able to get some inexpensive clip-on fenders (easy on, easy off) that keep the majority of the nastiness off of you without requiring unnecessary expense or extensive installation. Something like this for the
rear and this for the
front.
I personally love riding in the rain. It takes some mental adjustments (embracing rather than resisting), but rain does not have to be a bad thing.
Good luck!
Originally Posted by
e-Man
Wow, loved the "pansy" style responses........ Sorry if I bothered y'all with this thread, was hoping for less jabs at my direction.
Nah, don't take this stuff personally.
99.9% of us don't bite. We do enjoy spirited jousting from time to time, but it is generally benign.