Thread: Good value rain gear for my commute to work?
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Old 07-23-15 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Nightdiver
Sorry I can't provide speeds as I never have any idea what speed I'm going. But winds have to be very gusty/stormy to push you around. Basically the same strength wind that would nudge you around with normal clothes on. As for speed, I have to be up around 46/13-15 (gearing) for it to really start becoming annoying. You certainly feel some drag at lower speeds, but for rainy day commutes, my goal is to stay dry (rain) and comfortable (sweat).
Ok, thanks. I've been curious about raincapes for a long time now but the reports of this sail effect kind of turned me off.

Your description makes it sound like much less of a problem than I thought.
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