Old 04-15-14 | 09:51 AM
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From: Sudbury, ON, CA

Bikes: 2012 Kona Sutra, 2002 Look AL 384, 2018 Moose Fat bike

Yesterday was a good test of rain gear at near freezing temps.

- Helmet cover, good!
- MEC lobster over-mitts (worn over long-fingered cycling gloves), good!
- Polaris RBS waterprooof jacket, good!
- Nashbar tights, fine on the thighs, below knee was wet and didn't dry after 8hrs hanging at work, wet for ride home!

Therefore, the problem, even on a wet day like yesterday, was not getting wet on the ride where activity kept me warm but putting on wet tights for the ride home. "Fortunately", the temperature dropped from yesterday morning's +2C/35F to this morning's -10C/16F and I decided not to ride in because my tights were still a little damp (didn't put them in the dryer last night).

I think I'm leaning towards fully waterproof pants such as either Inclyne, Altura or Endura Luminite.
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