Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Cycle rain cape, Water proof, but open underneath .. so therein lies the ventilation..
Mine is PVC , nylon reinforced .. Grundens, made in Portugal
A Fishing Offshore foul weather gear maker.. $120 @ Riv Bike
I have a Showers Pass Portland jacket and a Burly One before that.
there is still dampness going into the 'breathable ' fabric.. pores..
and rain running into the Pit zips. even closed (Zipper Choice)
The jacket is OK , long enough to unlock the bike when it's parked in the rain.
then I Pull the Cape On over it..
Interesting. I can stand/ride in a full downpour and I get nothing inside my jacket. This is true for both of the ones I've used (Showers Pass Elite, Novarra Stratos). Is the Portland a different fabric/membrane?
I've tried a cape, but found it to be a nightmare. I like clean and open, and prefer things that fit closely to my body. I tried riding with a rain cape as a storm was blowing in, and the "sail" effect was downright dangerous. Even without wind, I could feel the resistance when I rode. Not my style. I really wanted to like it, as I know they are very effective for rain, but there were too many downsides for me.