Originally Posted by
bmike
rain gear - sucks. i have a showers pass that i love - but its heavy and packs large. i have worn it with wool base layers down into the teens and freezing rain... so i can't complain - but its a bit overkill for general summer riding.
Rain gear....The last frontier. I tried the Marmot Mica ....meh. Light, breathable but eventually wets through. I'm thinking(especially for cold weather rain) the cheap plastic jackets from Performance. Cheap, light, compact, disposable(ish) and will keep you away from the cold elements. You will sweat like a pig though, so ride slowly.
Asanas post about Castelli nanoflex looks interesting. But ultimately you want your core warm and the arms and legs expendable. Perhaps a rain vest and Castelli for the arms and legs.