aka Tom Reingold
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Posts: 40,498
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
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I discovered them when no self-respecting roadie would be seen with them. When the rain is heavy enough or when you're out there long enough, you will get wet. You could even get completely soaked. But there are many times you ride in marginal conditions where they make a big difference. Most of my too-many bikes have them!