Originally Posted by
e-Man
Wow, loved the "pansy" style responses. I don't care for rain because 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. Sorry if I bothered y'all with this thread, was hoping for less jabs at my direction.
You're bothering no one. Saying HTFU is a bicyclists favorite thing. And you're making it too easy.
Everyone's weather is a bit different, and I understand that in AZ rain means either nothing, or insane intense rain that brings visibility way way down? If you're in town I'd say ride anyway. If it rains you'll get completely soaked. If not, you won't.
You don't *need* fenders or waterproof gear. But they're nice.
Windy? Well I guess you'd have to define it. In a city/suburb 40mph winds are perfectly doable. Not really fun (unless you're going the right direction), but doable. At more like 60 you might want to watch the stuff above you in case it doesn't stay there. Not that you'll be any better off in a car... Well, aside from the fancy bike path complete with half grown trees.
Don't get too gear obsessed if you don't want and just take the pain. Or don't. No magic answers.
Also, all of the weather sites are good because they all feed off, roughly, the same information using the same statistics. Pick the one with the interface you like the best.