Originally Posted by
52telecaster
i ride in the rain all the time. main thing to have is fenders and lights. i use a hub dynamo with a headlight and fender mounted tailight. i have a rainponcho but dont get it out unless it is really coming down hard.
it isnt that hard to ride in the rain. just make sure your seen and brake a little early. btw i have cantilever brakes and have no problem stopping.
+ 1 on all of this. I don't have a dynamo but I have 2 sets of good quality front lights and 3 sets of rear lights. I like a rain jacket with lots of reflective stuff as well.
Fat tires are a big plus in rainy weather as well. My principal commuter is a drop bar mtb conversion (a 1987 specialized stumpjumper comp). It takes 26 x 1.75 tires and fenders easily. Fatter tires lets you run a bit lower pressure and this is helpful on slick roads.