Originally Posted by
spare_wheel
getting rained on is suffering??!?
oh wait you are from san diego...
never mind.
Hey, I resemble that remark!
Living in San Diego and having to "suffer" no more than 5-10 wet commute days per year, I do not find it worthwhile to buy rain gear or fenders.
Riding in the rain
with proper kit would not be suffering; just like in my situation riding in the rain for only short distances (5mi) with the ability to shower at the destination (work and home) -- that is not suffering.
But riding in the rain (probably cold rain) over 100mi without waterproof clothing or fenders, I would call that suffering.