Originally Posted by
bmike
Went out in a spring downpour with my Carradice 2 weeks ago. My riding partner was wearing his as well - and we both commented on how relatively pleasant it was - we did about 15 miles in the rain and road mist, then it started to dry up for the rest of the ride. We did fight a headwind - so we were fighting the capes - but we were dry and not riding in a sauna...
I like the duxback cape - its heavy - but it stays put on the bars. I'm cutting the hood off of mine - just a bucket that collects water - and while it is useful when I ride around town without my helmet - it doesn't fit over mine.
I like the hand loops too - but find that with the duxback I don't always need them.
+1 I am not sure how to get rid of the hood and still have the cape effective, but I sure agree that the hood does no good what-so-ever. To small to get over the helmet comfortably, and it sucks having it under the helmet.
Left over the back, it fills with water.
Maybe cut holes in the hood to let the water drain? I dunno. It would be good to hear some clever ideas.