Thread: my rain gear
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Old 01-06-02 | 04:35 AM
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MichaelW
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Ive been wearing Goretex on wet rides for a few years now, but even in the cold, it feels clammy and the water wicks it way inside the wrist cuffs.
Over this winter, Ive been using a Mardale pile and pertex jacket, and have been much more comfortable. Im now confident enough about it to leave my goretex behind.
Buffalo make a cycle-specific p/p jacket.

Goretex is a lousy material for dry weather cycling, so if you use one, I would recomend leaving it in the bag until rain precipitates, and wear a cheaper windproof instead.

Im about to go off on a Sunday morning ride. Its cool and foggy with high humidity and dew dripping off every surface. Goretex only works if there is a differential in humidity ie damper on the inside.
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