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Old 06-13-13 | 04:12 PM
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From: Kalamazoo, Mi.

Bikes: Sam, The Hunq and that Old Guy, Soma Buena Vista, Giant Talon 2, Brompton

I'm in the minority here, I use the cheap $35 Campmor rain cape. Aerodynamically they suck, so riding as fast as you describe is out of the question, it's like pushing a kite in front of you. That being said, they work for keeping you dry and allow a lot of ventilation to reduce the heat and sweat. When I have used rain suits it was like a toss up, get wet from rain or sweat. Given the choice, it depends on the temps, above 50 F I'll take rain, below I'll stay warm and take the sweat. I like mine, it keeps me on the bike when it rains, and it is usually more comfortable than getting wet.

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